A driver 's permit , learner 's permit , learner 's license or provisional license , is a restricted license that is given to a person who is learning to drive , but has not yet satisfied the requirements to obtain a driver 's license .
A learner 's permit can also be called a driver 's permit , learner 's license , or provisional license . It is given to those who are learning to drive a car but do not meet the requirements for a driver 's license .