South Australia · Learner's Theory Test · SA licence rules

Where must your Qualified Supervising Driver sit while you are driving on your learner's permit?

The answer

They may follow in another car
Anywhere in the vehicle
In the seat next to you Correct
In the back seat behind you

Why that's the answer

Your Qualified Supervising Driver must occupy the seat beside you so they can watch the road and help you. Supervising from the back seat or another vehicle does not meet your permit conditions.

Where this rule comes from

Department for Infrastructure and Transport – The Driver's Handbook Official source

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