What is a "provisional" driving license?

Answer by  Gamerz (133)

A provisional driving license is a license that is issued to a person before they are legally allowed to drive without supervision. They are issued to people who are learning to drive, and carry restrictions therefore is not the same as a permit.

Answer by  palaeologus (564)

Although permits usually limit vehicle operation to occasions when an instructor or parent is present, provisional licenses usually allow "solo" vehicle operation within particular time and passenger-occupancy restrictions.