Why get a class 5 driver's license in Quebec?
You need it to drive regular vehicles like cars, SUVs, and light trucks.
How to get your class 5 license?
First, make sure you're at least 16 years old, live in Quebec, and have parental consent if you're under 18. Non-Canadian citizens may not be eligible.
Next, you must complete a health questionnaire and take a driving course from a recognized school. Passing the course's theoretical exam gets you a learner's permit.
With the learner's permit, you can practice driving but only with an instructor or someone with a valid class 5 license. You'll need to bring documents to the SAAQ, pass a vision test, and pay a fee to get the permit.
Your learner's permit is good for 18 months. But you can't drive between midnight and 5 AM, have demerit points, or consume any alcohol.
After 10 months with the learner's permit, you can take a theoretical exam ($12.40). Then, you'll need to wait another 10 months before you can take the practical exam ($31.00).
For the practical exam, bring your learner's permit, a certificate of course completion, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. If you pass, you'll pay $56.35 for a 24-month probationary license.
That's the basic process to get a class 5 driver's license in Quebec.
If your Quebec driver's license expired, and it's been less than 3 years, just go to an SAAQ office and pay the renewal fees. Make sure it hasn't been longer than you think it has.
But, if it's been more than 3 years, you'll need to retake the competency exams. Here's how:
- Book a driving test appointment online or by calling the SAAQ.
- Show up on the appointment day to take both the written and practical exams.
- Pay the exam fees.
- If you pass, pay the fees to get your new driver's license.
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