sorry I have no input about your case other that it seems really unfair....

here you can get a minor license (for under 18yrs)....you just need a basic driving course and pay (1yr) and almost only restriction is not to drive at night hours but if I recall is after 6pm... or was it 8pm?... can´t remember and you have speed limit restriction (this for ALL roads so speed limits in certain streets are not supposed to apply if you have lower speed limit).... than after 18 you get your pemanent license which last for how long you pay it for... 1yr 3yrs 5yrs.... and restrictions are just if you wear glasses you have to wear them, if you have far/near sight problems then you have late hours restrictions...