Driver Licence
If a driver loses all their points again within three years of recovering them, how long must they wait?
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
- A 6 months
- ✓ 12 months
- C 18 months
- D 24 months
Why this is the correct answer
If they lose all their points again within the following three years, the waiting period to recover them is extended to 12 months.
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