Driver Licence
A driver who has lost only some of their points recovers them automatically if they commit no further offences for:
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- A 1 year
- ✓ 2 years
- C 4 years
- D 5 years
Why this is the correct answer
A driver who loses only some of their points recovers them automatically if they commit no further offences for the next two years (three years if the offence was very serious).
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