Safe and Responsible Driving
At how many penalty points does a learner or novice driver face disqualification in Ireland?
- ○12 points
- ○9 points
- ✓7 points
- ○5 points
Correct answer
7 points
Learner and novice drivers face disqualification at only 7 penalty points — a lower threshold than the 12 points that applies to fully licensed drivers.
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