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Understanding Canada’s Graduated Licensing System (GLS)

Canada’s Graduated Licensing System (GLS) is designed to give new drivers the time and experience they need to become safe on the road. While each province has its specific version of the GLS, the general principle remains the same: new drivers must go through a series of steps before earning a full, unrestricted driver’s license.

The system typically begins with a learner’s permit (often called G1 or Class 7, depending on the province). To earn this permit, you must pass a written test, which covers the rules of the road, road signs, and various driving laws.

After obtaining the learner’s permit, new drivers are expected to gain experience behind the wheel while adhering to strict restrictions, such as driving with a fully licensed driver and avoiding high-speed roads.

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Next, drivers move on to the intermediate phase, where they receive a provisional license (often called G2 or Class 5). This license comes with fewer restrictions and allows for solo driving, but drivers are still limited in certain ways, like a ban on driving late at night or with young passengers.

The final step in the GLS is obtaining your full driver’s license. After holding the intermediate license for a set period (usually around 12-24 months), drivers can take a road test to demonstrate their skills and gain full driving privileges.

The GLS system helps reduce accidents and fatalities by ensuring that new drivers get the practice and experience needed before facing the full responsibility of driving independently.