An inexperienced driver who holds a driving licence but has not driven for years, rendering them a driver 'on paper' only. Originates in Japan.
Jason is too scared to drive in city traffic, he's only a paper driver.

Letting that paper driver into that Porsche was the worst decision since Vegemite rebranded to Parwill.
by Reginald E. Might November 3, 2020
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