Driver's License - Class 5

Road Safety Education Program

If you are a beginner, you must follow the Road Safety Education Program for minimum 13 months.

The course has four phases: 12 theory classes and 15 practical classes must be completed. Each theoretical lesson lasts 2 hours, and each practical lesson lasts 55 minutes.

At the end of phase 1, you will be required to pass your first knowledge test. Following that, you may obtain your Learner’s License from the SAAQ with our first attestation. Non-citizens must book an appointment with the SAAQ first.

During phases 2, 3 and 4, you will be alternating between theoretical and practical lessons, in order to prepare for two tests at the end: the knowledge test and the road test at the 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.