So it shouldn't impact me being able to get a learners permit in the US? That's my concern.
Considering that driving licences are a matter for state law (and there are 50 state, plus territories), and you’ve not said which state you’ll be in, how would I know?
I guess if they ask if I've ever had a license before I say no? As technically I never have as I have never taken lessons or tests?
That would be a lie, wouldn’t it, as you’ve clearly held a licence, albeit a provisional one.