new driver
Recently licensed operator
A new driver is someone who has recently learned to drive or obtained their license.
The term implies inexperience and the caution—or lack thereof—that comes with it.
Insurance companies charge new drivers higher rates.
There's a new driver sign on the back of that car.
New driver also describes software recently installed to control hardware.
- learner's permitRestricted beginner driving credential
- permitOfficial written authorization
- nervousUneasy and apprehensive
- stallingIntentional delay tactics
- beginnerOne who lacks experience
L-plates · behind the wheel · instructor · parallel parking · clutch · stick shift · mirror · signal · blind spot · maneuver · three point turn · road test · DMV · teenager · first car · insurance · fender bender · cautious
- driving schoollearner permit, permit test, road test, behind the wheel, license exam
- driver's licensesG2, M2, full license, learner permit, learners
- traffic hazardsspeeder, tailgater, red light runner, road rager, lane weaver
- drivingsteering, acceleration, motorist, accelerator, reverse parking
- newcomersnewcomers, newcomer, newbie, newbies, fresh face
new driverdriving instructor
Teaches new motorists
truck driver · taxi driver · chauffeur · race car driver · bus driver
new, driver, newer, newest, newly, newness, renew, renewal, renewable