My Stepson is in Canada on a WX-1 Visa and has a desire to become involved in the trucking industry. He has an International Drivers which allows him to drive a commercial vehicle in Europe rated at 7000 kg on a single unit. Is it possible for him to get a acquire a class 1 license in Alberta without a social insurance number so that he will be more likely to find a sponsor
Class l Drivers Licence in Alberta
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He should go to a registry and ask if he can get a drivers license. However, I believe that you must be legally living in AB to be able to get a drivers license. If he were on a student visa or workers visa, he would be able to use his foreign license and a translation of it, either to exchange for an Alberta license or take a test to get an Alberta license.
Another option would be if he can go do his license in Ontario as you do not need status in Ontario to get a license. Not sure if that just goes for a regular license though or also for class 1.
Another option would be if he can go do his license in Ontario as you do not need status in Ontario to get a license. Not sure if that just goes for a regular license though or also for class 1.
Thank you Leon
He is in Canada on what would be a Visitors Visa, for another 5.5 months We will check with Registries
He is in Canada on what would be a Visitors Visa, for another 5.5 months We will check with Registries
Thank you for the replyBirgitte said:
but my question was more about if an european drivers licence, C+E, that is the equivalente to your Class1 or Class3, is acceped to exchange for a Alberta's licence.
Assuming that the residence is Alberta and handing over the old licence.
Is it possible to do that?
Check this site for information on exchanging a license for an Alberta license: http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/1671.cfm
Thank youJ.M. said:
i have already read that, but i dont quite understand this:
I have drivers licence B, C and D, thats about every car or truck as long as it does not have a trailer of over 750kg, and all Buses also( that is your class2 i think).
And im also thinking of applying for C+E that would make it possible for me to drive all cars Buses and trucks there are in europe (That would be your Class1 i believe).
Given my licences, would i be able to drive trucks in Alberta, or the only licence id be entitled to would be a Class5 ?
I'de be happy to take all those courses i read about like Safety, and air brackes and all, but would i have to pay for a new Class1 or 2 drivers licence?
Please say if i am not making myself clear enough, but bare with me 'cause im european....
Best Regards, and thank you for your replyes
Thanks for the quick reply PMM but i didnt quite understood (sorry, i dont know if it was lack of my english or your punctuation) and pay for the full ammount again, plus all the trainning time?PMM said:
Do the "Driving Schools" give you the apprenticeship also? So one can have at least some experience in order to try and find a job?
How mutch and how long is it?
Regards
Thanks for the quick replyPMM
Hi
2. No the driving schools don't give you an apprenticeship, you pay them and they teach you drive and pass the test.
3. You have find a company with a Labour Market Opinion that is willing to hire you. Most will not touch you without 2 years Canadian or Overseas experience (which you have to prove) driving with a class 1 or overseas equivalent.
4. There is quite a good discussion at : http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=118 about driving and obtain LMOS and licenses.
1. Yes, you would have to pay the fees to obtain a Class 1 in Canada. You would have to take the Class 1 written, road test, and get the air brake endorsementJaxx said:
2. No the driving schools don't give you an apprenticeship, you pay them and they teach you drive and pass the test.
3. You have find a company with a Labour Market Opinion that is willing to hire you. Most will not touch you without 2 years Canadian or Overseas experience (which you have to prove) driving with a class 1 or overseas equivalent.
4. There is quite a good discussion at : http://britishexpats.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=118 about driving and obtain LMOS and licenses.
Thank you so mutch for making it simple.PMM said:
That means im in a bit of a stall since im not a professional driver (i would very mutch like to be though) and dont have Canadian nor Overseas professional experience.
That makes it even harder to achieve. Almost impossible really...
I will take a look at the forum you sent.
Thank you again.
(I still havent given up though)