Sorry to hear that you get thrown in the deep end lovebird. In Australia learner Drivers have to log 200 hours of supervised driving in all weather conditions before going for their P plates. They have to produce a log book. Yup, get more practice in hun.

And the L plates and P plates are a good idea. Its nice to know to give that person more room to move. Mind you most P platers are fine because they have had time driving.