- DRIVERS LICENSE (within 60 days of moving in) If you intend to live in Ontario for more than a couple of months, you need an Ontario drivers license. You have 60 days to exchange your out-of-province license for an Ontario one and it’s easy to do. Go to a “DRIVERS TEST” office with your new address and birth certificate or passport.
- Useful tips and information for driving in Quebec. For visitors taking to the roads of Quebec, the degree of familiarity with the rules of the road will depend a lot on where the visitor is coming from: for drivers from the USA, things will seem pretty familiar; for drivers from other parts of Canada, they will be even more familiar.
The AQTR (Quebec Roads and Transportations Association) is in charge of the training of monitors and instructors, to supply the teaching equipment required as well as to verify that driving schools will respect the contents of the compulsory driving courses. The second step is to get a learner's licence. Then, follow the procedure to get a passenger vehicle (class 5) learner's licence. The third step is passing the knowledge test. You can only take this test after holding a learner's licence for at least 10 months. Sep 22, 2013 How to Get a Driver’s Licence in Quebec DrivingTest.ca is an online driving test practice site that serves all provinces and territories in Canada. Advance through the practice tests at your own pace on any computer, tablet or mobile phone with internet access.
To legally drive a car in Canada, you’ll need a driver’s licence issued by the government of your province or territory. You must have it with you whenever you’re driving. With it, you can drive anywhere in Canada.
If you have a valid licence from your home country, you’ll probably be able to use this to drive in Canada for a short time after you arrive. Check with the government of your province or territory for details.
If you plan to use a foreign driver’s licence in Canada, you should get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in your home country. An IDP will give you a translation of your licence into French and English.
The process to get a driver’s licence in Canada depends on the province or territory where you live and on your driving background. It may include:
- a written exam on the rules of the road (you can get a study guide to help with this)
- one or two driving tests
You may choose to pay for driving lessons to get ready for the driving tests. Search online for lessons.
Once you have a licence, you will have to renew it every so often. The expiry date will be printed on your licence.
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See the transportation department in your province or territory to find out more about driver’s licences, exams and driving lessons.