how long do you stay on your Learners for
1 If you are under 21 years, you must stay on your learner permit for at least 12 months before you can apply for a probationary licence. 2  If you are aged 21 to 24 you must stay on your learner permit for at least six months, or if you are 25 years or older, for at least three months. Check out this example of the first several pages of the logbook that shows how to complete it correctly. 2  If you are under 21 years, you must stay on your learner permit for at least 12 months before you can apply for a probationary licence.