<P> The vehicle being driven by the learner must also be fitted with L - plates on both the back and front of the vehicle . This tells other road users that the vehicle is being operated by a driver without their full license and that they may make mistakes easily and that the driver may not be fully competent yet . The L - plate consists of a white square plate with a large red L in the middle . </P> <P> In Ireland the learner may perform a theory test at the age of 16 which tests their knowledge of traffic situations and road signs . Upon passing this test the learner will receive a learner's permit which permits them to drive on the road accompanied by a full licensed driver who has had their license for more than two years . The only restrictions are that the learner driver cannot drive on motorways and must visibly display' L' plates at all times . They must have held their learner's permit for 6 months before they can apply to perform road test to obtain their full license . This is known as the' six - month rule' . </P> <P> In New Zealand any eligible person 16 years or over can sit a learner licence test, which is a theory multiple choice test on road rules . Once they have passed this, they may drive with an adult who has had their full license of the same licence class for at least two years (a' supervisor'). They must display L plates at all times when driving . Learner drivers may observe the posted speed limits . They may carry passengers with an adult in the car that has had their full licence for more than two years . </P> <P> After at least 6 months have passed, they must pass a practical test in order to receive their restricted license . On a restricted license, the learner may only drive between 5am and 10pm, with no passengers other than their dependent children, spouse or someone for whom they are the primary caregiver; they may drive at any time when accompanied by a supervisor . Learners who sit the practical test in an automatic car are only legally allowed to drive an automatic while on the restricted licence . If a driver has successfully completed an approved defensive driving course, the wait time between passing the restricted licence practical test and taking the full licence practical test is reduced from 18 months to 12 months . </P>

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