The videos are pretty clear as to the situations where it is necessary, but to be doubly sure I checked over my shoulder for every lane change and turn.įinally, in preparing for this test, some driving rules I had either forgotten or never knew: Maybe a good question for your evaluator, to ensure you're both on the same page?Īnother area to look out for: when to look over your shoulder. The DMV video clearly says 25 MPH, but at least one person I talked with at the DMV office thought it was higher. They'll tell you how to apply.But when we turned onto this street, the speed limit became 25 MPH because it is not marked, even though this felt even more worthy of 35 MPH than the prior street! There appears to be some confusion over what the default speed limit is in commercial zones also. You can do this at any Motor Vehicles office. You'll need to be in the novice stage for at least 18 months before you're able to apply for a full class licence.Īfter completing the novice stage, the next step is to apply for a full licence.You can only operate a car or light truck whose registered gross vehicle weight does not exceed 4,000 kg and the seating capacity is not more than 9 (including the driver).Contact Motor Vehicles office for more information. Co-driver restrictions may not apply to a driver who has been approved for a midnight work exemption.Your co-driver must hold a valid minimum class 5 licence for at least 2 years.There's zero tolerance for alcohol or drug use for you as well as your co-driver.A co-driver must accompany you between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m.In the novice stage, there are restrictions you must follow: Once you pass the road test, you'll be issued a novice licence.įollow the novice stage restrictions and conditions general driving (such as driving straight, driving on hills and curves).stall parking (driving forward and backing up).pulling over and stopping on the side of the road.using intersections (driving through, turning right, turning left).You must provide a safe vehicle with valid insurance and registration.Contact your nearest Motor Vehicles office to book a road test appointment.have accumulated 50 hours of driving time.have had your learner’s licence for 6 months and.To be able to take your road test you must: We recommend you gain experience driving in a variety of traffic and weather conditions, including winter and night time driving. You'll be in the learner stage for a minimum of 6 months.You can not use any hand-held or hands-free electronic devices while driving.You can only operate a car or light truck whose registered gross vehicle weight does not exceed 4,000 kilograms and seating capacity is not more than 7, including the driver.This includes parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters or your children. You can have more passengers if they are immediate family members. You are limited to 2 passengers including your co-driver.You must display a learner driver "L" sign on the back of your vehicle every time you drive, visible to drivers of vehicles approaching from behind.You need to log at least 50 hours of driving practice with a valid co-driver.You can only operate a motor vehicle between 5 a.m.Your co-driver must hold a valid minimum class 5 licence for at least 2 years and must accompany you when you're driving at all times.There's zero tolerance for alcohol or drug use for both you and your co-driver.In the learner stage there are restrictions you must follow: Study the Tuning Up for Drivers Handbook to prepare for your road test. You'll get a learner’s licence and package once you have passed the written and vision tests. If you need to wear glasses or contact lenses when you drive, this restriction will be shown on your licence. If you do not pass the vision test, you'll need further vision testing by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. You'll be required to have a vision test as part of the process to get your driver’s licence. They'll also have to show proof of identity. If you are under 18 you need to bring a parent or legal guardian.Bring valid identification and proof you're a Yukon resident.If you fail the test, you can take it again as early as the following day. You'll need to pay $20 for a new test. Come to a Motor Vehicles office to take your test.Study the Yukon Driver’s Basic Handbook to prepare for the written test.
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