Who can supervise a learner driver? Can you sit with a learner driver? What are the responsibilities of a learner driver? How long can a learner driver be?
The rules on who can sit with a learner driver specify that you need to have held a valid licence for at least three years. This is so only drivers with relevant experience can sit with a learner driver.
Some insurers only allow those aged and above to sit with a learner driver. It’s their way of adding a bit more of a safeguard: older drivers are more likely to have more experience.
If you ignore this stipulation, your insurance will be invalidated. How much driving experience do I need to supervise a learner? Your mum will be fine, the three years is taken from when the test is first passed. Anyone over with at least years driving experience is allowed to supervise you.