How to get a drivers license for the first time in Canada:

 For many newcomers, driving in Canada will be a very different experience than driving in their home country. In some cases, you may be able to easily transfer your driver's license from your home country to an international driving license, which will allow you to legally drive in Canada. In other cases, you may have to take at least part of the Canadian driving test in order to be able to drive legally. In Alberta, you must complete a program known as Graduated Licensing. 

There are generally three steps:

1. Take a knowledge test exam (and sometimes eye test). Upon succeeding, you will get a learner's license. You cannot drive alone with this permit, you will always have to be accompanied by an experienced driver (with a full license).
2. After one year of practice, you will be able to take a road test to get a class 5 GDL license. you can drive alone, but you are not allowed to be the accompanying driver to a learner.
3. After two years of driving, you will be allowed to take the full license road test.

*** Graduated Driver's license exemption program: Drivers coming to Alberta from another jurisdiction may apply to have your previous driving history credited. If accepted, you'll be exempted from part or all of the graduated licensing program, depending on your years of experience. This exemption gives you access to a road test without needing to have a class 7 license for one year or a Class 5 GDL for a full 2 years.

If you are an immigrant to Canada and want to get a license, enroll in one of the drivers' education programs, which include learning about road rules and regulations, becoming a more confident and perfect driver, and learning how to avoid common problems while driving.

Please complete your sign-up in 2 steps

Step 1. Registration

Step 2. Book in-car lessons