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BUYING A CAR AND GETTING A LICENSE IN CANADA

November 5, 2010

  

In Canada just like in the US it would be an advantage if you have a car to get around since public transportation is not that readily available everywhere not unless you stay in the heart of the city.

Thus it is important for you to get a drivers license immediately upon arriving in Canada.

The basic license given to newcomers is G1 which means that you can only drive if you are with a person who is a holder of a G2 drivers license. A G2 license will allow you to drive alone anywhere in Canada.

To get a G1 license you must pass a written test that consist of 40 questions  (multiple choice) and payment of a fee of C$125.00

If you have a valid drivers license anywhere in the world (except US) you still need to present additional proof like a letter from the Issuing agency in the home country before they can convert your G1 to G2 license.

Or you can schedule a practical driving test with the Drivers Test Office anywhere in Canada to covert your G1 to a G2 license.

Then and only then can you buy a vehicle under your name.Without the G2 license they wont issue a car insurance to you and thereby you cannot buy a vehicle. So its important that you complete all your documents including drivers licenses and certifications when you are migrating to Canada. 

 

 


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