Accompanied driving with a learner licence

Not all learning drives with a learner licence require an accompanying driver.

What is a learning drive?

A learning drive is any drive made in a motor vehicle whose driver holds only a learner licence.

Which categories may drive without an accompanying driver?

The learner licence for category A, sub-categories A1 and B1, and special category F entitles the holder to make learning drives without being accompanied.

Which categories require an accompanying driver?

For all other categories (notably B, C, D and their combinations with a trailer), learning drives must be made with an accompanying driver who meets the legal requirements.

Carrying passengers is prohibited during learning drives with category D or sub-category D1 vehicles, except for the accompanying driver, the driving instructor, the traffic expert, and other learner drivers. Any professional carriage of passengers is excluded during learning drives.

Before practising, check your learner licence validity and read about combining professional lessons with private practice.