Permis de conduire - Classe 5

Programme d'éducation à la sécurité routière

Si vous êtes débutant, vous devez suivre le Programme d’éducation à la sécurité routière durant au moins 13 mois.

Le cours es tcomposé de quatre phases: 12 cours théoriques et 15 cours pratiques doivent être complétés. Chaque cours théorique dure 2 heures et chaque cours pratique dure 55 minutes.

À la fin de la phase 1, vous devrez passer votre premier test théorique. Par la suite, vous pourrez obtenir votre permis d’apprenti conducteur à la SAAQ avec notre première attestation. Les non-citoyens doivent d’abord prendre rendez-vous avec la SAAQ.

Pendant les phases 2, 3 et 4, vous suivrez en alternance les cours théoriques et pratiques, afin de se préparer aux deux examens finaux: l’examen théorique et l’examen pratique à la SAAQ.

Phase 1

prerequisite to a learners license

5 theory classes once every week

Before acquiring your learner's permit, you must complete a month-time of theory classes and a first knowledge test at the end. You must obtain the grade of 75%, that is 18 correct answers out of 24.

Phase 2

Guided Driving

2 theory classes & 4 practical classes

When a student obtains the learner's permit, they may drive under the condition of being accompanied. As a guided driver, it is recommended that the first-time driving sessions may be with a monitor

Phase 3

Semi-Guided Driving

3 theory classes & 6 practical classes

During in-car 5 and 10, there will be a self-evaluation that will assess student's driving skills.

Phase 4

Semi-Guided to independent Driving

2 theory classes & 5 practical classes

During this phase, two hours will be combined for the observation session. A self-evaluation will be held during in-car 15.

When all classes are completed, an attestation will be provided by the school.

Eligibility

In order to obtain a learner’s license at the SAAQ, you must:
be at least 16 years old;
have consent of your parents or legal tutor, if under 18 years old.

If you’re not a Canadian citizen (permanent resident, refugee, student permit, work permit, etc.),
you must take an appointment before visiting the SAAQ to open a file. We recommend you book
an appointment as you register for your driving course.

To book an appointment at the SAAQ for non-citizens: (514) 954-7771 dial #9 for English, #2 to
speak to a representative

At the SAAQ, you must bring 2 pieces of ID, the school’s attestation and $72.58 to open your file.

Knowladge Tests

In order to pass your knowledge test, you must have held the learner’s license for at least 10
months.

test contains three parts: Highway Safety Code, Signalization and Specialization – Class 5. If
you fail one of these parts, you must only retake that part following a mandatory waiting period of
28 days.

Learn about how to get ready for this knowledge test.
To book an appointment, click here.

Road Tests

After completing your driving course (all 4 phases and its classes) and your knowledge, you will be
eligible to pass your road test at the SAAQ. You must show your school’s attestation in order to do
your test. This attestation will be given to you at the end of your course.

If, after your course, you still do not feel ready for your test, here are some information about
refresher lessons.

book an appointment for your test, click here.