Licences and penaltiesQuestion 206 of 296

Who may act as a supervising driver for a learner?

  1. Any person who has a Class 5N licence
  2. Any person who is 18 years old
  3. A person who has held a learner's licence for a year
  4. A person who is not a learner or a newly licensed driver
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Correct answer: A person who is not a learner or a newly licensed driver

A learner or newly licensed driver cannot supervise. The supervising driver must also hold a valid licence for the vehicle being driven.

Source: Driver's Licence Regulations (N.S. Reg. 226/2026, in force 19 October 2026), Section 8, Supervising driver requirements, page 9

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026