Teenagers Driving

Teenagers Driving

• From the age of 14 it is the responsibility of every person riding in a car to wear a seatbelt. The driver and the passenger who isn't wearing a belt can be fined.
• From the age of 16 people can get a licence to drive a moped and apply for a student's pilot's licence to fly a plane.
• From the age of 16 years and nine months teenagers can get a learner's permit to learn to drive a car provided they are being taught by a qualified instructor. From the age of 17 they can get a learner's permit with anyone who has held a driver's licence for more than four years. At this age they can also get a motor cycle licence for driving a motor cycle not exceeding 250cc capacity, and a private pilot's licence if they have consent from parents.
• For the first year of a driver's licence people must display 'P' plates on the front and rear of the car.
• At 18 people can get a driver's licence for a vehicle which can carry more than 12 people, a licence for a tractor or non articulated vehicle (truck/trailer) or a commercial pilot's licence .
• At 20 people can have a licence to drive an articulated vehicle (truck/trailer) and at 21 people can drive a taxi, bus or commercial vehicle.
• It's compulsory for anyone riding a bicycle to wear a bicycle helmet at all times when on a road or dual use path.

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