Do I need to wait a year before I can drive?

[DukesArcher]

I don't have my drivers licence yet, though I really need one as Canada is so vast and the public transport system isn't great. I understand that you need to get a learner licence and then wait a year before you can get the full licence? Is there no way I can take lessons and then take the test for the full licence right away. I'm almost 24 a need a car ASAP. When living in the uk I only got my motorcycle licence and stupidly not my full licence!

 

[scylla]

Which province?

 

[DukesArcher]

I'm in Alberta.

 

[scylla]

Then yes - you'll need to go through a graduated licensing program. During the first year of that program you won't be able to drive unaccompanied and will have to follow certain other rules. Full details here:

http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/Content/docType47/Production/graduateddriverlic.pdf

 

[imani007]

I'm in Alberta.