Can you drive a 3-wheeler on a provisional?

My future in-law needs commuter transport. His partner is pregnant he has not passed his test yet. Can you still obtain roadworthy Reliant 3 wheelers with reverse gear blocked? If so, can he drive it on his provisional licence?

Asked on 23 June 2014 by Alan

Answered by Honest John
You were never allowed to drive 3 wheelers alone on a provisional licence or to take passengers who did not have a driving licence. But there are now new laws on 'quadricycles' and 'carpeds': www.greenflag.com/news/stories/16-year-olds-can-dr...l Government information: www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories

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