Correct steps to get a class 1 license?

[Eab]

In winnipeg, what are the right steps to receive a valid license for class 1 vehicle?

 

[Leon]

First you need a full license for a regular car. Because of the GDL (graduated drivers license) system, you can not go straight from novice to full license. You can read about the classes here: http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/PDFs/ClassLicenceSystemBrochure.pdf

The first step if you are a newcomer is to provide your foreign license and ask to get credit for your driving experience outside Canada. That way, you may be allowed to do the road test for a full class 5 license right away instead of waiting and doing your time in the GDL system.

After you have your full class 5 license, you can go to a driving school to get your class 1.

 

[done]

First you need a full license for a regular car. Because of the GDL (graduated drivers license) system, you can not go straight from novice to full license. You can read about the classes here: http://www.mpi.mb.ca/en/PDFs/ClassLicenceSystemBrochure.pdf

The first step if you are a newcomer is to provide your foreign license and ask to get credit for your driving experience outside Canada. That way, you may be allowed to do the road test for a full class 5 license right away instead of waiting and doing your time in the GDL system.

After you have your full class 5 license, you can go to a driving school to get your class 1.

Dear Leon,

just wanted to ask if I will have a class 1 driving license from QC will I be able to convert it to other province if I'll move, lets say AB or ON.

thnx

 

[Leon]

In AB, yes: http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/1671.cfm

A valid licence from another Canadian jurisdiction can be exchanged for an equivalent class (Classes 1 through 7) of operator’s licence. Testing is not normally required. A vision screening is required for all classes. A medical is required for Classes 1, 2 and 4 and may also be required for all other classes if the applicant has a medical condition that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Applicants must produce acceptable identification and proof of residency.

In ON, yes: http://www.drivetest.ca/EN/licencing/Pages/Exchanging-a-Reciprocal-Licence.aspx

Note:

If you hold a controlled class licence (A,B,C,D,E,F) from a Canadian province or territory, you may exchange your licence for the equivalent Ontario class of licence (a class B or E licence will be exchanged for a class C or F licence respectively). Please note any applicant choosing to exchange a controlled class drivers licence must provide a medical at the time of exchange, failure to do so will result in obtaining only a G class licence if eligible.

 

[done]

In AB, yes: http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/1671.cfm

In ON, yes: http://www.drivetest.ca/EN/licencing/Pages/Exchanging-a-Reciprocal-Licence.aspx

Many thanks Leon.