Class 7/5 GDL driving permit question
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Class 7/5 GDL driving permit question
Hi folks, I have a specific question I can't seem to find an answer to online, so I'm hoping someone here can help!
I'm moving to BC in the next 2 weeks and only just looked into the driving situation. I'm 29, held a UK provisional licence for 10+ years, recently passed my theory finally and know how to drive, I just haven't taken my driving test. By the look of it, I won't be able to book a test between now and leaving.
I'm really trying to avoid the Class 7 permit if possible, but could live with a Class 5 GDL permit.
Would the length of holding a UK provisional licence and passing my theory mean I can just jump into the Class 5 GDL?
Any advice would be amazing.
Thanks.
I'm moving to BC in the next 2 weeks and only just looked into the driving situation. I'm 29, held a UK provisional licence for 10+ years, recently passed my theory finally and know how to drive, I just haven't taken my driving test. By the look of it, I won't be able to book a test between now and leaving.
I'm really trying to avoid the Class 7 permit if possible, but could live with a Class 5 GDL permit.
Would the length of holding a UK provisional licence and passing my theory mean I can just jump into the Class 5 GDL?
Any advice would be amazing.
Thanks.
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Re: Class 7/5 GDL driving permit question
From the BC website
https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensin...r-country.aspx
Driving experience requirement
If you don't have two years' driving experience (with a full-privilege, non-learner licence) or can't prove it, you can still get a Class 7 or Class 8 licence with graduated licensing restrictions.https://www.icbc.com/driver-licensin...r-country.aspx
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Re: Class 7/5 GDL driving permit question
You'll swap it for an L and will have to do the Class 7 program. The only "perk" you'll get is that you don't have to wait a year to take the road test (you'll be able to book it once you've swapped your license).
Edit - Class 5 is a full license in BC. 7L/N is the GDL.
Edit - Class 5 is a full license in BC. 7L/N is the GDL.