What is the difference between license suspension and revocation?

• A. Suspension is temporary removal of the license; revocation ends the license permanently.
• B. Both are permanent revocations.
• C. Suspension is permanent and revocation temporary.
• D. Revocation grants a shorter term license.

Answer: (A)

The key distinction is about how long your privileges are taken away and what happens next. A license suspension is a temporary removal of your license for a set period or until you meet certain conditions; once that period ends or conditions are satisfied, you typically regain full driving privileges without reapplying. A license revocation ends the license itself—your privileges are permanently terminated until you go through a reinstatement process, which usually means reapplying and meeting eligibility criteria to be granted a new license.

So the best choice reflects that suspension is a temporary removal, while revocation is a permanent termination of the license (with potential reinstatement only through a formal process). The other options describe permanence or terms that don’t fit how these actions work.