Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

l-plate

Noun

/ˈɛl pleɪt/

Definition

A sign used in the United Kingdom and some other countries to indicate that a driver is a learner and may not have full driving experience.

Examples

The learner driver carefully adjusted the L-plates before setting off on the lesson.
When you see an L-plate on a car, it means the driver is still learning and may need more time to react.
He was proud to display his L-plates, signaling the start of his driving journey.

Meaning

An L-plate is typically displayed on a vehicle to inform others that the driver is learning to drive. It signifies that the driver is under instruction and may be less experienced or confident on the road.