What you need to understand
Class 7 rules provide a controlled environment for new drivers. Exam questions commonly combine several restrictions, so learners should evaluate the supervisor, time of day, occupant count and impairment status together.
Key points to remember
- Use a qualified full-licence supervisor seated beside the learner.
- Do not drive from midnight to 5 a.m.
- Maintain zero alcohol or drug level and respect seat-belt capacity.
Check your understanding
Practice questions
1. A 17-year-old Class 7 learner wants to practise in a car. Which supervising arrangement meets the guide’s requirements?
- A 17-year-old Class 5-GDL driver sits beside the learner
- A fully licensed driver aged 18 or older sits in the front passenger seat
- A fully licensed driver follows in another vehicle
- An adult with a Class 7 licence sits in the back seat
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A fully licensed driver aged 18 or older sits in the front passenger seat
A Class 7 learner must be accompanied by a fully licensed, non-GDL driver who is at least 18 and seated next to the learner.
2. Which plan is permitted for a Class 7 learner?
- Driving at 2:00 a.m. with a qualified supervisor
- Carrying one more passenger than the number of seat belts
- Driving at 10:00 p.m. with a qualified supervisor and a zero alcohol/drug level
- Driving alone because the trip is short
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: Driving at 10:00 p.m. with a qualified supervisor and a zero alcohol/drug level
Learners need proper supervision, cannot drive from midnight to 5 a.m., cannot carry more passengers than seat belts, and must maintain a zero alcohol/drug level.
Exam-day strategy
Reject an answer if even one learner condition is missing.
Read every word, especially qualifiers such as must, only, before, and NOT. Eliminate choices that contradict the official rule, then select the safest complete answer.