Nova Scotia - Apply for Learner License

ProcedureEdit

Study the drivers handbook. When you go into the Registry of Motor Vehicles office to apply for your learners license, you will be given two written tests (oral tests are given in some cases), road sign test and a rules test. Each test consists of 20 multiple-choice questions. To pass, you must answer 16 questions correctly.
Arrange to be tested. Pay the knowledge test fee and obtain a receipt. Testing schedules are different for the various offices across the province. Phone ahead to find out when to go to the nearest testing site. Phone 424-5851 within the Halifax Regional Municipality or toll-free anywhere in Nova Scotia 1-800-898-7668. Generally, written learner testing is done on a first-come, first-served basis. We will make every effort to serve you as quickly and as efficiently as possible.
Go to Registry of Motor Vehicles office. Take the required documents with you. (Required Documents are stated below.)
Complete an application form. This is called an Application for Drivers License.
Pass a vision test. This is a screening test to ensure that you meet minimum vision standards. It includes a colour test, a field-of-vision test (minimum 120 degrees), a visual acuity test (minimum 6/12 [20/40] Snellen), and a distance-judgement test. If your vision is not acceptable for driving, then a license will not be issued. You will be given a form to be completed by an ophthalmologist or optometrist. Once the form is completed, present it to a driver enhancement officer. The specialists professional opinion and recommendations will be accepted. If you do require visual correction, a license will not be issued until it has been obtained. If you can only pass the vision test using corrective lenses, your license will be issued with the following condition: Valid only while license holder is wearing proper visual correction.
Pass a road sign test. This tests your ability to recognize and understand the meaning of highway road signs. You must answer 16 of 20 questions correctly.
Pass a rules test. This tests your knowledge of traffic laws and rules for safe driving. You must answer 16 of 20 multiple-choice questions correctly.
Pay the license fee. Once you have passed all three tests (vision test, road test, rules test), go to the transaction counter and pay the license fee. You will then be given your learners license. As a convenience, you may pay for the road test at the same time. Note: keep your road test receipt. If you lose the receipt or forget to bring it to the road test you will have to purchase another one.
Congratulations! You now have your learners license and have become part of the Graduated Driver Licensing program.

Required DocumentsEdit

proof of your age. We will accept your birth certificate, Nova Scotia I.D. card, passport, Canadian Citizenship card, Immigration papers (either Record of Landing or Permanent Resident card), Military identification documents, or Certificate of Indian Status card.
two other pieces of identification that contain your name and signature. We accept official documents such as credit cards, bank cards, or health cards.
if your name has changed due to marriage or a formal name change and the name on your Birth Certificate is different than the two pieces of signed ID, you must bring in supporting documentation such as your Marriage Certificate or Change of Name Certificate from Vital Statistics.
if you are 16 or 17 years old, a signed consent form. You may bring a signed consent form with you or bring your parent, or other acceptable signee, with you to sign the consent at the time of testing.

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Contact Service Nova Scotia
Telephone:(in metro) (902) 424-5200
Toll-Free:(within North America) 1-800-670-4357
TTY:(toll-free within North America) 1-877-404-0867
Fax: (902) 424-0720
Mailing Address:
Public Enquiries - Service Nova Scotia & Municipal Relations
Mail Room, 8 South, Maritime Centre
1505 Barrington Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3K5
Email: [email protected]
Service Locations : http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/offices.asp

Registry of Motor Vehicles Service Location Offices
http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/contact/rmv.asp

EligibilityEdit

Any resident of Nova Scotia who is at least 16 years old.
If you are under 18, you must have written permission to get a learners license. This is done through a signed consent form, which you can get from any office of the Registry of Motor Vehicles or Access Nova Scotia centre.
- If you have a parent or a guardian who has custody over you, one of them has to sign.
- If both of your parents are deceased, and you do not have a legal guardian, your employer can sign.
- If you are married and your spouse is over 18, your spouse can sign.

FeesEdit

Learner License: $23.01
For a complete list of fees: http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rmv/registration/register-2011.asp

ValidityEdit

Your learners license is good for one year. If you have not acquired your newly licensed drivers license (called Class5N) before the end of the twelfth month, you must then reapply for a learners license. However, you will not have to wait an additional three or six months before taking a road test.

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InstructionsEdit

In Nova Scotia, there are two different types of Learner's License:

"Class 7" (the regular Learner's License) -- which permits a new driver to drive cars, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans seating less than 10 people;
"Class LM" (the Learner's Motorcycle License) -- which permits a new motorcycle driver to drive a motorcycle.

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Need for the DocumentEdit

The first stage in the Nova Scotia Graduated Driver Licensing program is called the learners license.

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External LinksEdit

Learner Driver License: : http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/paal/RMV/paal378.asp
Locations : http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/offices.asp
Government Nova Scotia: http://www.gov.ns.ca/
Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook: http://www.gov.ns.ca/snsmr/rmv/handbook/DH-Chapter1.pdf

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