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Legal requirements and responsibilities

Quick questions on Driving licences and the learner driver - CCEA GCSE MVRUS

6short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.

What is the driving licence?
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To drive on a public road you must hold a valid driving licence for the category of vehicle, and the vehicle must be taxed, insured and roadworthy.
What are rules for learner drivers?
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The L plate warns other road users that the driver is inexperienced, so they should be patient and leave extra room. Learner motorcyclists/moped riders must complete compulsory basic training (CBT) before riding on the road and also display L plates.
What is the Northern Ireland restricted (R) driver scheme?
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Northern Ireland has a special scheme for newly qualified drivers.
What is q1?
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What licence must a person hold to learn to drive? [1 mark]
What is q2?
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Give the minimum age and experience a learner's supervisor must have. [2 marks]
What is q3?
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What is the speed restriction for a Northern Ireland R driver? [1 mark]

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