A learner's permit is a restricted
license that is given to a person who is learning to
drive but has not yet satisfied the requirements necessary to obtain a
driver's license. Having a learner's permit for a certain length of time is usually one of the requirements (along with
driver's education and a road test) for applying for a full-fledged driver's license. To get a learner's permit, one must typically pass a written test about
rules of the road, although the process varies between jurisdictions.
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