learner's permit

noun

US
: a document that allows a person to learn how to drive a car by actually driving

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The mobile license would merely be a digital extension of their license, learner's permit or state ID. — Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2026 With the learner's permit in hand, people then can enroll in behind-the-wheel training, which is handled by these training schools. — Sophie Carson, jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Last week, Haack revealed that her daughter Taylor had gotten her learner's permit by sharing a few photos and videos on her Instagram Stories. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 For commercial drivers, the tests were only available in English and Spanish to get both their learner's permit and driver's license. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for learner's permit

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learner
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“Learner's permit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/learner%27s%20permit. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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