Driver licensing
Get your N
To get your novice (N) licence, you'll need to pass the Class 7 road test.
Make sure you understand what’s required of N drivers before taking the test.
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To get your novice (N) licence, you'll need to pass the Class 7 road test.
Make sure you understand what’s required of N drivers before taking the test.
You can take your road test as long as you've had your L (learner’s) licence for at least 12 months and have stayed prohibition-free.
To get ready for your test, be sure to get lots of on-road driving practice with a qualified supervisor and consider taking a driver training course. Try to practice at different times of day, in different weather and road conditions and in unfamiliar neighbourhoods. Practicing as a new driver is important and you can record your hours of practice 
every time you drive. You can also try Street Sense, our hazard perception application.
Whether you're taking the Class 7 road test to get your N, or the Class 5 road test to get your full licence, these study guides will help you pass:
You'll need to book an appointment for your road test.
Use our driver licensing office locator for hours and availability of the road test.
Your full road test — including time at the end to go over how you did — will take about 35 minutes. Your examiner will take you on a route that tests your driving skills.
Your driver examiner will be looking to see that you're able to demonstrate different driving skills in a safe, smooth and controlled manner. They are not looking for perfection, so don't worry too much about whether you can parallel park perfectly. Be safe and follow their directions.
We understand that you might be nervous about your road test. It's totally normal and many people feel that way too! Our examiners will try to help you feel comfortable—they want you to pass your test.
The examiner will mark your road test based on the skills you demonstrated during it. After you finish your road test, you’ll be given a paper copy of your test results. On the back of the test, a Skills Explainer sheet will list the skills every driver needs to demonstrate to pass the road test. Your examiner may circle areas of improvement for you to work on.
The Skills Explainer you receive will be written in English. However, you can compare your copy to versions translated into the following languages:
If you don't pass the road test on your
First try, you can take the road test again after 14 days
Second try, you can try again after 30 days
Third try (or more), you can take the test again after 60 days
Note: there's a fee each time you take the test.
In the novice stage, you'll have a new, magnetic green N sign to replace your red L. It works the same as the L did — it must be displayed on the back of your car while you're driving.
If you've lost your N sign, you don't need to buy a new one - you can get one for free at any driver licensing office. Here's what you need to know before visiting a driver licensing office.
If you can't get a new N right away, download and print a temporary N sign . (Please don't make your own with duct tape (it's very creative... but not actually allowed).
Having an N means you are now a novice driver and are allowed to drive on your own.
It's important to follow the restrictions when you get your N. If you violate these restrictions or get any other tickets or prohibitions, you must pay graduated licensing penalties.
If you have a novice (N) licence, you are not allowed to use any electronic devices while driving except to make an emergency call to 911. This means you cannot:
Touch, operate, hold or adjust your cellphone
Use hands-free system such as Bluetooth or wired headset
Use speakerphone that can be operated with one touch or voice commands
Program a GPS system
Select music from your cellphone
Wear earbuds
Connect your cellphone or hand-held device to play music on your in-vehicle audio system
The law applies even when you’re stopped at a red light or in bumper-to-bumper traffic.
Identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in North America. It occurs when someone uses your personal information without your knowledge or consent to commit a crime.
A driver’s licence has become a universally accepted and trusted form of identification. If your licence is scanned or faked from social media, it can be used as a tool for committing crime.
You can’t entirely control whether you become a victim of identity theft, but you can take steps to minimize your risk.
No alcohol or drugs:
Zero alcohol or drugs in your blood when you drive.
No electronic devices:
No hand-held or hands-free cellphones or other electronic devices.
Display N sign:
Display N sign on the back of your vehicle.
Limit one passenger:
One passenger only (not including immediate family) unless accompanied by a supervisor age 25+ with a valid Class 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 licence.
If you receive one ticket, your driving record may be reviewed and you may face driving prohibitions.
The penalty for using a hand-held electronic device while driving is a fine and penalty points.
Taking selfies with your driver's licence exposes your personal information to identity theft. Be careful with what you share online.
