Steps Required to Become a Fully Licensed Driver in Saskatchewan

Introduced September 2005

How do I become a Learner?

To enter the Learner Phase (Class 7), you must:

• Be at least 16 (or 15 if you are enrolled in a high school driver education program)
• Take a vision test
• Take a driving knowledge test
• Have a parent or guardian’s consent, if you are under 18

How long will I be in the Learner Phase?

You must be in the Learner Phase for nine months, excluding interruptions for non-renewal, refusal, or suspensions.

What are the restrictions while I am in the Learner Phase?

You must drive with a supervising driver, who is experienced, fully licensed (not a probationary driver), and who is in the seat nearest you and the controls. You cannot have passengers between midnight and 5 a.m. who are not immediate family members (except for the supervising driver).You cannot have more passengers than you have seatbelts. You cannot be a supervising driver or get a commercial driver’s licence or a school bus endorsement. You cannot drink when you are driving – your blood alcohol must be zero. 

What else should I know?

You must take either a high school driver education course (at least 30 hours in-class and six hours in-car) or at least six hours of in-class and six hours of in-car instruction from a driving school.

You are subject to all the penalties and fines that apply to other drivers. 

How do I enter the Novice 1 Phase?

To enter the Novice 1 Phase (Class 5) from the Learner Phase, you must be at least 16 and you must pass the Class 5 road test.

How long will I be in the Novice 1 Phase?

You must be in the Novice 1 Phase for six months, excluding interruptions for non-renewal, refusal, or suspensions.

What are the restrictions while I am in the Novice 1 Phase?

You can have only one passenger who is not a family member; other passengers must be immediate family members. You cannot have more passengers than you have seatbelts. You cannot be a supervising driver, or get a commercial driver’s licence or a school bus endorsement. You cannot drink when you are driving – your blood alcohol must be zero. 

What else should I know?

You must avoid breaking any traffic rules during this period. If your driving record is not satisfactory, you may have to attend an interview. You could also have your Novice 1 Phase extended. You could be asked to take a defensive driving program, driver improvement training or another driving exam.

How do I enter the Novice 2 Phase?

You enter the Novice 2 Phase (Class 5) at the end of the Novice 1 Phase.

How long will I be in the Novice 2 Phase?

You must be in the Novice 2 Phase for 12 months, excluding interruptions for non-renewal, refusal, or suspensions. During these 12 months, you cannot have an at-fault collision, a traffic conviction or a suspension. If you do, you must restart the 12-month period.

What are the restrictions while I am in the Novice 2 Phase?

You cannot have more passengers than you have seatbelts. You cannot be a supervising driver, or get a commercial driver’s licence or a school bus endorsement. You cannot drink when you are driving – your blood alcohol must be zero. 

What else should I know?

You must avoid breaking any traffic rules during this period. If your driving record is not satisfactory, you may have to attend an interview. You will also have your Novice 2 Phase extended. 

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