Newcomers Guide2.1 - Happy Valley-Goose Bay

Step 4: The Road Test
You can apply for a road test after 12 months (8 months if you have successfully completed an approved
Driver Education Program). You must make an appointment for a test date and time. Your vehicle will be
checked for mechanical fitness on the day of your road test. You must also present the following:
• Receipt for payment of your road test. (Try not to leave payment of your road test until the day of
your appointment as delays in processing your receipt may result in the cancellation of your
appointment);
• Valid Class 5 or 6 Level 1 Driver’s Licence;
• Valid insurance policy and vehicle registration permit for the vehicle in which you are to be road
tested.
Step 5: Learner’s Permit – Level 2
Once a person has passed the road test, he or she may drive a vehicle
for 12 months under the following conditions:
• Be accompanied by a licensed driver between midnight and 5
a.m.
• Continue to show the “Novice Driver” sign
Step 6: Regular Class 5 License
You will automatically receive your regular Class 5 Driver’s License in
the mail if you have completed driving for 12 months at Level 2 and if
you had not had any traffic violations.
Drivers Drivers Education Education Course Course
Course
For individuals who want to learn how to drive from an instructor, there is a drivers education course. You
will participate in a two day class with other participants reading and watching videos on how to drive,
driver safety and what to do in driving emergencies. Over the course of a number of weeks your driving
instructor will take you out individually and teach you how to drive and park. For more information and to
book a class please contact:
Andrew Barrett
Tel: 896-3438
Experienced Experienced Drivers Drivers From From Other Other Countries Countries
Countries
You must exchange your existing driver’s licence for a Newfoundland and Labrador Driver’s Licence
within 3 months after coming to the province. There are different rules for getting a local license.
If you are coming from another province or territory in Canada or from the United States, Germany,
Austria, Switzerland or the United Kingdom, you can exchange your license for a Newfoundland and
Labrador Driver’s License without taking a written, vision or road test, if:
• You are 17 years of age or older
• Your existing licence is valid (not suspended, cancelled or revoked)
• Your licence is expired for no more than 5 years.
Other licensed drivers taking up residence in the province will have their experience rated against the
Newfoundland and Labrador system and will be placed in the appropriate phase. Age, driving experience
and class of license currently held will determine placement.
If you have moved from a country other than the United States, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or the
United Kingdom, you must apply as a new driver. There will be recognition of your driving experience if:
• Your are at least 16 years of age
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