Canadian licensed commercial drivers are qualified to operate in the United States if they meet all of the medical requirements to operate in Canada and do not have:. If you have any of the above noted medical conditions, you are not allowed to operate a commercial vehicle in the United States. A 'W' condition code will be placed on your driver's licence.
Your ability to obtain a Medical Confirmation Letter depends on your medical report. Failure to meet national medical standards may result in:. This is due to the Canada-United States medical reciprocity agreement. Class D and G drivers need to get proof of medical fitness.
To get proof of medical fitness to operate commercially in the United States, you must choose one of the three options below. Learn more about upgrading your licence , including what documents are required to upgrade and the fees for knowledge and road tests.
You can find a certified medical examiner in the United States to issue you a medical certificate. It is your responsibility to apply for a new Medical Confirmation Letter prior to the expiry date outlined in the letter from the ministry. To have a better experience, you need to: Go to your browser's settings Enable JavaScript.
If you are driving with a driver instructor certified in Ontario, you can drive on any road. If you finish an government-approved driver education course , you can take your first road test after just eight months.
To take the G1 road test sooner, you will need to choose a driving school that is certified to train new drivers. Approved driving schools offering courses. Unlicensed driving schools to avoid. After passing your G1 road test, you get a G2 licence. You practice with your G2 licence for 12 months.
You can now drive:. Between midnight and 5 a. This condition applies for the first six months of G2. After six months, you can drive with up to three passengers 19 or under between midnight and 5 a.
If your G1 licence is expired: you will need to start all over and pay the test fees again. If your G2 licence is about to expire: you can take your G1 road test again and get five more years as a G2 to finish the process. You need to cancel a test at least 48 hours ahead of your appointment to avoid a cancellation fee.
Find a DriveTest Centre. To have a better experience, you need to: Go to your browser's settings Enable JavaScript. Home Driving and roads Driver's licence. This includes:. It will not apply when operating lower-class vehicles such as class G or D. A motor vehicle is considered to have a manual transmission if it has a driver-operated clutch that is activated by a pedal or lever and a driver-operated gear-shift mechanism that is operated by hand or foot and does not use the assistance of automation.
The Class D licence lets you drive A truck with a gross weight or registered gross weight exceeding 11, kilograms 24, lb or any truck or combination exceeding 11, kilograms 24, lb gross weight or registered gross weight provided the towed vehicle is not over 4, kilograms 10, lb.
If the towed vehicle weighs more, you will need either a full Class A or restricted Class A licence. You will need to bring valid identification that shows your legal name, date of birth and your signature.
See a full list of accepted documents. You will need to pay a fee to apply for a licence and take the written test. See the list of fees. Ontario's Official Truck Handbook will help you prepare for your written knowledge test. It covers the special regulations and driving skills truck drivers need to know. You can buy the handbook:.
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