Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

student-driver

noun
/ˈstjuː.dənt ˈdraɪ.vər/
Definition
A student-driver is a learner who is undergoing instruction in driving, typically under the supervision of a certified driving instructor or an experienced adult.
Examples
  • As a student-driver, she felt nervous behind the wheel.
  • The driving school offers lessons specifically for student-drivers.
  • He practiced parking repeatedly as a part of his lessons as a student-driver.
Meaning
The term refers to someone who is currently learning how to drive and is often in the process of obtaining their driver’s license.
Synonyms
  • learner driver
  • novice driver
  • trainee driver