Steps Required to Become a Fully Licensed Driver in New Brunswick

New Brunswick Driver's Handbook

Introduced January 1, 1996

How do I get a Class 7, Level I licence?

To get a Level I (Novice) licence, you must:

• Be at least 16
• Take a vision test
• Take a driving knowledge test
• Get parental consent if you are under 18

How long will I be in Level I?

You will be in Level I for 12 months. However, if you successfully complete an approved driver education course, this can be reduced to four months. A Class 7 licence is issued for up to four years. The earliest you can leave Level I is age 16 years and four months.

What are the restrictions while I am in Level I?

You must drive with a fully licensed driver who is in the front seat in a position to help if necessary. You cannot have any passengers except for your supervising driver. You cannot drink when you are driving – your blood alcohol must be zero. If you are found with alcohol in your blood, you will get a one-year suspension and will return to the beginning of the graduated licensing period with no credit for a previously passed road test or driver training course.

What else should I know?

You will get four points when you start. After one year, you get two additional points, for a total of six points. You continue to get two more points each year until you have 10 points. If you lose all of your points, you will get at least a three-month suspension and will return to the beginning of the graduated licensing period with no credit for a previously passed road test or driver training course.

How do I enter Class 7, Level II?

To get to Level II, you must successfully complete a road test.

How long will I be in Level II?

You must be in Level II for a miniumum of 12 months.

What are the restrictions while I am in Level II?

You cannot drink when you are driving – your blood alcohol must be zero. If you are found with alcohol in your blood, you will get a one-year suspension and will return to the beginning of the graduated licensing period with no credit for a previously passed road test or driver training course.

What else should I know?

You are allowed to have passengers in the vehicle in Level II.

If you lose all of your points, you will get at least a three-month suspension and will return to the beginning of the graduated licence period with no credit for a previously passed road test or driver training course.

You must have a Class 7 licence for a minimum of 24 months before you are eligible for a Class 5 licence.

You must apply for a Class 5 licence when you complete your Class 7, Level II.

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