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Licences and demerit pointsQuestion 2 of 318

A new driver wants a regular driver’s licence. Which licences must the driver hold first, in order?

  1. Probationary licence, then learner’s licence
  2. Restricted licence, then probationary licence
  3. Learner’s licence, then probationary licence
  4. Learner’s licence, then restricted licence
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Correct answer: Learner’s licence, then probationary licence

First you hold a learner’s licence. After the road test, you hold a probationary licence for 24 months. Then you get the regular licence.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Licences to drive, page 15

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026