Class 7 (GDL)

A person 14 years of age or older may apply for a Learners Driver's Licence.

A parent or guardian must give consent on the application if the person applying is under 18 years of age. For learning and while accompanied by a full licensed driver, the holder of a class 7 driver's licence may operate, the following:

  • a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination that the holder of a Class 5 driver's licence may operate
  • a motorcycle (must be 16 years of age or older when learning with a supervisor who holds a Class 6 non-GDL licence)
  • a moped

Class 5 – GDL

The minimum licensing age is 16 years.

Anyone under the age of 18 years applying for a driver's licence must have parental or guardian consent.

The holder of a class 5 GDL driver's licence may operate, the following:

  • a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination that the holder of a Class 5 driver's licence may operate

Class 5 – NON-GDL

The minimum licensing age is 18 years. The holder of a class 5 NON-GDL driver's licence may operate, the following:

  • a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination that the holder of a Class 5 driver's licence may operate

Vehicles that may be operated with a Class 5 driver's licence:

  • a vehicle with only two-axles
  • a recreational vehicle with not more than three axles
  • a vehicle with only two-axles while that vehicle is towing a trailer with one or more axles, and is not equipped with air brakes
  • a recreational vehicle with only two axles while that vehicle is towing a trailer with one or more axles, and the trailer is not equipped with air brakes
  • a recreational vehicle with three axles while that vehicle is towing a trailer that has one or two axles and is not equipped with air brakes
  • a moped
  • all motor vehicles included under classes 1, 2, 3 and 4 and the learner is at least 18 years of age. For learning (you must have a supervisor with a valid driver's licence for the type of vehicle)
  • a motorcycle (for learning with a supervisor who holds a Class 6 non-GDL licence)

The holder of a Class 5 driver's licence shall not operate:

  • a motorcycle (unless for learning)
  • a vehicle with a seating capacity of more than 15 while that vehicle is transporting any person other than the driver
  • a vehicle transporting passengers for hire
  • a vehicle equipped with air brakes, unless the supervisor has an air brake endorsement