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Difficulty: HardMotorway Restrictions and Prohibited Users

A provisional driving licence holder wishes to practise driving on a motorway in England, Scotland, or Wales. Under what specific conditions is this legally permitted?

  1. A
    When accompanied by any supervising driver aged 21 or over who has held a full licence for at least three years
  2. Only when accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in a car fitted with dual controlsAnswer
  3. C
    Only when accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in any standard roadworthy car displaying L-plates
  4. D
    When driving a dual-controlled vehicle accompanied by a parent or guardian who holds a full driving licence

Answer

Only when accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) in a car fitted with dual controls
According to Highway Code Rule 253, provisional licence holders are strictly prohibited from driving on motorways unless they are in a car fitted with dual controls and accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the base legal restriction for learner drivers under the Highway Code.
Highway Code Rule 253 prohibits learner drivers from using motorways as a general principle.
High-speed motorway environments carry elevated risk requiring strict access controls.
2
Determine the statutory exception governing learner car drivers in Great Britain.
Legislation permits provisional car drivers on motorways only under specific pedagogical safeguards.
Allows controlled exposure to motorway driving before passing the practical driving test.
3
Assess both supervisor credentials and vehicle specification requirements.
The supervisor must be a registered Approved Driving Instructor (ADI), and the car must have dual controls fitted.
Both conditions must be met simultaneously to ensure immediate safety intervention if required.

Key Concept

Motorway Restrictions and Learner Driver Access Exceptions
Estimated Time:1m 30s
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