Drive Your Way to Freedom:

Obtaining a Driving License in

Canada
A ROADMAP FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

-BY MOHAMMED USMAN

Driving License in Canada for
International Students
O B TA I N I N G A C A N A D I A N D R I V I N G L I C E N S E I S E S S E N T I A L F O R
I N T E R N AT I O N A L S T U D E N T S I N O R D E R TO H AV E C O N V E N I E N C E A N D
I N D E P E N D E N C E W H I L E L I V I N G I N T H E C O U N T RY.
Documents needed for application
List of required documents for the driving license application process.

1) Passport

2) Driving License (If you have

driving License of your country)

3) DL Extarct
Types of driving licenses available in Canada
G 1 License :
• Class G1. Level One of graduated licensing. Basically it is knowledge test
about Rules and Signs . They can drive a car with a presence of G license
holder who should have at least four years of driving experience.

G 2 License :
• The G2 is the second level License for which He/She has to give a road
test within the city . With a G2 licence, you can now drive independently,
without an instructor . You must practise with your G2 for 12 months,
ensuring that you maintain a zero-blood-alcohol level and that every
passenger with you wears a seat belt .

G License :
• For obtaining G license He/She has to give road test on a highway . Having
a G License may help lower your car insurance rates. A G license gives you
the ability to drive with minimal restrictions or qualified passengers.
Step 1: Preparing for the Knowledge Test
International students studying in Canada
who want to drive while in the country
should prepare for the knowledge test by
studying the relevant materials and taking
practice tests to ensure success.
Step 2: Preparing for the road test
Practice driving with the
instructor and studying
road rules are crucial
parts of preparing for
the road test.
Step 3: Taking G2 road test
Things to
practice for
How to park Parallel 3 point
G2 on a Hill parking turn
Eligibility Criteria of Getting G After G1

To obtain a G
license after G1 in
Canada,
international
students must
have some
Documents .
Fees and Processing Time
G1 License = 116$
G2 License = 58$
G License = 92$

# It takes approximately 2 - 3 weeks to deliver Physical card

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 Benefits of Driving in Canada vs Public
Transportation

Increased
Flexibility in More direct More freedom to
Lower long-term employability :
travel options and routes and less travel and explore
expenses : While Having a driver's
schedules : time spent : Driving provides
upfront costs of license can open
Having a personal traveling : Driving a means to
car ownership are up job
vehicle allows for avoids the need explore Canada's
high, long-term opportunities
ease in for multiple diverse
expenses may be that require
transportation to transfers and long landscapes and
lower than public transportation,
classes, work, and wait times at bus attractions at
transportation such as delivery
leisure activities stops or train one's own pace
costs or driving
stations and convenience
services
Conclusion
By obtaining a driving license in Canada, international
students can enjoy the benefits of independence, cost-
effectiveness, job opportunities, and exploring the country .
References
Images
Image 1 (Hill Parking)
Image 2 (Parallel Parking)
Image 3 ( 3 point Turn)
Image 4 (DL Extract Sample)
Links
https://piedmontexedra.com/2019/12/curb-your-
wheels-ppd-issuing-citations-to-drivers-who-dont-
park-properly
https://www.dreamstime.com/parallel-parking-
example-scheme-driving-license-exam-guide-
vector-illustration-educational-diagram-driving-
skills-training-course-image169962751
https://zutobi.com/us/driver-guides/how-to-do-
three-point-turn
https://www.tehsilwale.com/2020/05/dl-extract-
driving-licence-verification-letter-procedure-in-
punjab.html
Questions ?