What is meant by a “Graduated Drivers License”. In PA, how many stages are there and what are they called? LEARNER'S PERMITAfter successfully completing a physical examination, vision screening and knowledge test, young driversmay begin behind-the-wheel practice. Basic driving skills and safe habits are developed under adult-supervised conditions. Requirements under the law include:●●●●...Learner's permit valid for one year: The learner's permit will be valid for one year with extensionsfor those requiring more practice time.Scheduling your skills test: PennDOT encourages students to schedule their road test for theirearliest eligibility date printed on their learner's permit at the time their permit is issued.Six months of learning: A six-month skill-building period to practice and gain experience is requiredbefore a young driver may take the road test for a junior license.Proper supervision: You must be accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 21 years of ageor a parent, guardian, person in loco parentis or spouse who is at least 18 years of age and licensedwith the same or higher class vehicle that appears on your learner's permit.Skills requirements: 65 hours of adult-supervised skill building. Except for a motorcycle learnerspermit, this requirement includes no less than ten hours of nighttime driving and five (5) hours of badweather driving. A parent or guardian must certify (Parent or Guardian Certification Form (DL-180C))that the young driver's six months of skill building included at least 65 hours of practical, adult-supervised driving experience.Nighttime driving restriction: The young driver may not be behind the wheel between the hours of11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Young drivers may travel for employment and for volunteer or charitable serviceduring these hours, but they must carry proper documentation.Passenger limitation: The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seat belts in thevehicle. This applies to all drivers under age 18.Required sanctions for high-risk drivers under age 18: A young driver's permit will be suspendedfor 90 days if he or she accumulates six or more points or is convicted of a single high-speedviolation (driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit).Motorcycle license requirements: Successful completion of a Pennsylvania Motorcycle SafetyProgram Basic Rider Course is a requirement for a young rider before a motorcycle license can beissued. JUNIOR LICENSEYoung drivers who graduate to a junior license have satisfactorily completed all learner's permitrequirements, including the road test, but the following restrictions still apply:..4Required sanctions for high-risk drivers under age 18: A young driver's junior license will besuspended for 90 days if he or she accumulates six or more points or is convicted of a single high-speed violation (driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit).Nighttime driving restriction begins at 11 p.m.: Even with a junior license, a young driver maynot be behind the wheel between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Exceptions for employmentand volunteer or charitable service will apply, but young drivers must carry proper documentationregarding their need to travel.Seatbelt requirements: The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seat belts in thevehicle, and all seatbelts must be worn. This applies to all passangers and drivers under the age of 18.• Passenger restrictions: You may not carry more than one (1) passenger under the age of 18 who isnot an immediate family member unless one (1) of your parents or guardians is in the vehicle with you.After the first six (6) months of driving on a junior license, the limit is increased to no more than three (3)passengers under the age of 18 who are not immediate family members unless one (1) of your parentsor guardians is in the vehicle with you. The increased limit does not apply to any junior driver who hasever been involved in a crash in which you were partially or fully responsible or who is convicted of anydriving violation.TUNRESTRICTED LICENSEA regular driver's license - typically issued at age 18 - provides unrestricted driving privileges toteenagers who have progressed through the graduated system and have an established history of safedriving. If certain conditions are met, some young drivers may qualify early for a license before age 18.Unrestricted license before age 18: A young driver cannot obtain an unrestricted license beforeage 18 unless he or she has maintained a crash-and conviction-free record for 12 months and hascompleted an approved driver's education course. To apply for an unrestricted license before age 18,certificate ofyoung drivers must complete a special form. DL-59, and submit it to PennDOT along withcompletion from an approved driver's education course, An affidavit of consent from a parent, guardian,person in loco parentis or spouse who is at least 18 years of age must also be provided.• Passenger limitation: The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seat belts in thevehicle. This applies to all drivers under age 18.+Required sanctions for high-risk drivers under age 18. A young driver's unrestricted license willbe suspended for 90 days if he or she accumulates six or more points or is convicted of a singlehigh-speed violation (driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit).

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New drivers' driving privileges are initially limited under graduated driver's license (GDL)…