Driver's Handbook Overview
Terms in this set (513)
What is required to drive You must hold a valid licence for the type of vehicle
a motor vehicle in being driven.
Newfoundland and
Labrador?
What program must The Graduated Driver Licensing Program.
applicants complete to
obtain a driver's licence
in Newfoundland and
Labrador?
What does it mean for a It belongs to a group or category that allows drivers
driver's licence to be to operate specific types of vehicles.
classified?
What is an example of a A Class 5 driver's licence, which may also be
classified licence in endorsed for Class 6 for motorcycle operation.
Newfoundland and
Labrador?
Who can apply for a Any resident who is 16 years of age or older, holds
Newfoundland and valid ID, and has not been refused for medical
Labrador driver's reasons.
licence?
How is a 'resident' A person who has been living in the province for a
defined for the purpose minimum of 90 days.
of obtaining a driver's
licence?
, Are visitors required to No, if they drive the same type or class of motor
hold a provincial driver's vehicle for which they hold a licence outside the
licence in Newfoundland province.
and Labrador?
What must new residents Apply for a Newfoundland and Labrador driver's
from other parts of licence and surrender their old licence.
Canada do within 90
days of moving to
Newfoundland and
Labrador?
What is the requirement They can exchange their licence without testing.
for Class 5 driver's
licence holders from
other Canadian
jurisdictions?
What is required for They must be 17 years of age, present required ID,
individuals from the have a valid licence, and if expired, not more than
United States exchanging five years.
their driver's licence?
What additional They must complete a medical report and pass a
requirements do vision screening test.
individuals exchanging a
commercial driver's
licence from the U.S.
have?
What types of countries Countries like Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the UK,
have reciprocal licensing Republic of Korea, Ukraine, and Denmark for Class 5
agreements with only; and France, Isle of Man, Northern Ireland,
Newfoundland and Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, and Belgium for Class 5 and
Labrador? 6.
What must all applicants All medical conditions and/or physical disabilities
for a driver's licence that may affect their ability to safely operate a motor
disclose? vehicle.