Licences and demerit pointsQuestion 5 of 318

Outside the driving course, what is the minimum time that a learner’s accompanying rider must have held a valid licence for a passenger vehicle?

  1. 6 months
  2. 1 year
  3. 2 years
  4. 5 years
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Correct answer: 2 years

The accompanying rider needs at least two years of licence. He or she sits next to the learner and gives help and advice.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 1, The Driver > Practising driving, page 18

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026