<P> The driving age in the various Canadian provinces is: </P> <Ul> <Li> Class 7 - Learner: This permit can be obtained at 14 years of age, and can only be used when a non-probationary licensed driver (see below) over the age of 18 accompanies the driver . The fully licensed driver must be sitting in the front passenger seat . A computerized knowledge test requiring a mark of at least 83.3% as well as a vision test must be passed to obtain this licence . Restrictions on the Class 7 licence include zero blood alcohol content while driving and the inability to drive between midnight and 5 am . Class 7 drivers may operate mopeds without an accompanying driver . A consent form must be signed by a parent or guardian for an applicant under the age of 18 . </Li> <Li> Class 6 (Motorcycle): This permit allows an operator to drive a motorcycle without a supervising rider . The minimum age to obtain this licence is 16 . A Class 7 licence must have been held for one year before it is possible to apply for a Class 6 licence . A learner holding a Class 7 licence must not drive a motorcycle during the night (defined as one hour after sunset, until 5 am or one hour before sunrise, whichever is later). Learners with a Class 7 or Class 5 Probationary licence may not operate (or sit on) a motorcycle with a blood alcohol content greater than zero . Learners with a Class 5 (non-probationary) or higher licence (Class 1, 2, 3, or 4) have no restrictions except that a supervising rider must be present . </Li> <Li> Class 5 - GDL (Graduated Driver's Licence): This licence can be obtained once a driver has held a Class 7 licence (Learner's Permit) for at least one year (this time will be extended if an operator receives a suspension of his / her driving privileges). In addition, the driver must be 16 years of age before he or she may apply for this licence . This licence allows one to drive without an accompanying fully licensed driver . However, this licence has more restrictions than a non-probationary licence . Fewer demerit points are allowed and drivers must have a blood alcohol content of zero while driving . A probationary licence does not qualify the licence - holder to serve as an accompanying driver for a Class 7 driver . A basic road test is required to obtain this licence . </Li> <Li> Class 5 (Non-probationary Driver's Licence)): This licence can be obtained after having held the Class 5 Probationary licence for two years without suspension . The minimum age to obtain this licence is 18 . An advanced road test must be passed to obtain this licence . A driver with this licence is referred to as a "fully licensed driver". </Li> <Li> Class 4: This permit allows the operator to drive a taxi, ambulance, or bus with seats for up to 24 passengers . Minimum learning or licensing age is 18 . A Class 5 (non-probationary) licence is required to apply for this licence . </Li> <Li> Class 3: This permit allows an operator to drive a single motor vehicle with 3 or more axles, or a motor vehicle with 3 or more axles pulling a trailer with one or more axles (assuming the trailer does not have airbrakes). A Class 5 (non-probationary) licence is required to apply for this licence . </Li> <Li> Class 2: This permit allows an operator to operate any bus, in addition to the vehicles permitted by holders of class 3 / 4 / 5 permits . Minimum learning or licensing age is 18 . A Class 5 (non-probationary) licence is required to apply for this licence . </Li> <Li> Class 1: This permit allows an operator to operate any motor vehicle except a motorcycle . Minimum learning or licensing age is 18 . A Class 5 (non-probationary) licence is required to apply for this licence . </Li> </Ul> <Li> Class 7 - Learner: This permit can be obtained at 14 years of age, and can only be used when a non-probationary licensed driver (see below) over the age of 18 accompanies the driver . The fully licensed driver must be sitting in the front passenger seat . A computerized knowledge test requiring a mark of at least 83.3% as well as a vision test must be passed to obtain this licence . Restrictions on the Class 7 licence include zero blood alcohol content while driving and the inability to drive between midnight and 5 am . Class 7 drivers may operate mopeds without an accompanying driver . A consent form must be signed by a parent or guardian for an applicant under the age of 18 . </Li> <Li> Class 6 (Motorcycle): This permit allows an operator to drive a motorcycle without a supervising rider . The minimum age to obtain this licence is 16 . A Class 7 licence must have been held for one year before it is possible to apply for a Class 6 licence . A learner holding a Class 7 licence must not drive a motorcycle during the night (defined as one hour after sunset, until 5 am or one hour before sunrise, whichever is later). Learners with a Class 7 or Class 5 Probationary licence may not operate (or sit on) a motorcycle with a blood alcohol content greater than zero . Learners with a Class 5 (non-probationary) or higher licence (Class 1, 2, 3, or 4) have no restrictions except that a supervising rider must be present . </Li>

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