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Licence endorsements and restrictions
['Driver licence classifications']
An endorsement is a permissive status on a driver’s licence that allows an individual to drive a vehicle with a special characteristic. Endorsements are typically for upgrading your licence classifications, such as operating a vehicle with air brakes.
A restriction means a term of licensing that is imposed on an individual or an individual’s licence by the authority. Restrictions are placed on a licence to ensure that you can safely operate a motor vehicle based on your experience, qualifications, specific skills, and abilities. Restrictions on your licence may include corrective lenses required.