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Driver's Licence
Rules for Access to Driving a Passenger Vehicle (Class 5)
A 12-Month Learning Period for Everyone
SAAQ studies have shown that the learning phase is the period during which accident rates are by far the lowest.
The period during which a person is required to hold a learner's licence to drive a passenger vehicle (class 5) has been extended from 8 to 12 months for everyone.
The purpose of this measure is to allow prospective drivers to gain driving experience under the safest possible conditions, that is, in the presence of an accompanying rider.
The Wait Time to Retake a Knowledge Test or a Road Test is Extended to 28 Days
It is important for candidates to be properly prepared for tests and that they make an extra effort if they fail. The wait times to retake tests have therefore been extended from 7 to 28 days for the knowledge test, and from 21 to 28 days for the road test.
The new wait times apply to all new drivers, as well as individuals who have not been authorized to drive for 3 years or longer and new residents who are eligible for a licence exchange with testing.
A Mandatory 24-Month Probationary Licence for Everyone
All new drivers, regardless of their age, are at greater risk of being involved in an accident during their first few years of driving, due to their lack of experience. As a result, the probationary licence is mandatory and has been extended to 24 months for everyone (rather than 24 months or until age 25, whichever comes first).
