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Passing a practical test to obtain a full motorcycle entitlement automatically begins a new two-year probationary period for an experienced motorist who has held a full car licence for three years.

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Under UK driving regulations, the two-year probationary period applies only once, commencing on the date the driver passes their first practical test. Passing a test to gain an additional category of vehicle entitlement (such as a motorcycle licence) after the initial two years does not reset or create another probationary period.

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1
Identify the statutory scope and trigger for the two-year probationary period under the Road Traffic (New Drivers) Act 1995.
The two-year probationary period begins on the day a motorist passes their first driving test in any qualifying category.
The Act is designed to cover the transition period of newly qualified motorists during their first two years of driving independently.
2
Examine how the legislation treats additional licence categories acquired at a later date.
A driver who has already completed their initial two-year probation does not start another probationary period when passing a test for an additional vehicle category (e.g. motorcycle or lorry).
The law stipulates that each motorist is subject to only one probationary period.
3
Evaluate the statement against this legal principle.
Since the driver has held a full car licence for three years, their initial probationary period is complete and passing a motorcycle test will not restart probation.
The statement is factually incorrect.

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Probationary period rules across multiple licence categories under the New Drivers Act
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