<P> After gaining a full licence, the driver is subject to a probationary period; 6 or more penalty points accumulated within 2 years of passing the test, will lead to a revocation of the licence and both test will need to be retaken . </P> <P> In Northern Ireland for one year after the passing of a driving test, the driver is defined as a "restricted driver" who must not exceed 45 mph (72 km / h) and must display an "R - plate" consisting of an amber sans - serif R on a white background . </P> <P> In order for a minor to receive a permit, they must have signed permission from a parent or guardian . After nine months (six months in some states), of driving supervised with a permit, and reaching the requisite age, a person can apply for a provisional license . Obtaining a provisional license allows certain restrictions to be lifted from the driver, such as the times that they are allowed to drive, and the number of people allowed in the car . In some states, permit holders are allowed to drive to and from school or work with a permit, without a supervising driver . In Indiana, Iowa, Texas, Rhode Island, Maryland and Kentucky, a permit holder between 17 and 18 may legally drive unaccompanied only if heading to work or to school . The permit holder is required to have 50 hours (states may vary) of driving 2 of which must be alone . Rule C - 19 student drivers must have viable proof of driving two hours unattended such as Tracking records from parents, parking from schools, and transportation themselves to work . In California, Nebraska, Oregon, Maine, New York, Florida, Kansas, Illinois, Oklahoma and Arizona, permitted drivers, with a signed note from a legal guardian, can legally drive family members under the age of 21 without adult supervision . </P> <P> A provisional license allows the driver to drive to and from school and work . In order to obtain a provisional license the licensee be at least the age of 16 and must hold their instructional permit for 6 months after obtaining it in the following states: California, New Mexico, Arizona, Kansas, Georgia (as per 2015, holding period 1 year and 1 day), Texas, Oklahoma (if a student is 18 + holding period is 1 month), Florida (for the student under 18 holding period is 12 months), Nevada, Washington, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, New York (Excludes NYC) North Carolina and South Carolina . While the licensee has a provisional license they are able to drive between the hours of 6am - 9pm without supervision (excludes the following states: Alabama, Colorado, Arizona, Delaware, Ohio and Illinois .) </P>

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