Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) is a structured system designed to gradually introduce new drivers to full driving privileges. It typically involves multiple stages: a learner’s permit for supervised practice, followed by an intermediate or provisional license with restrictions on nighttime driving and passenger limits, and finally, full licensure. GDL aims to reduce crashes among new drivers by providing experience in lower-risk environments, increasing maturity, and encouraging responsible driving behaviors before granting unrestricted driving rights.