Obtaining a Licence

Knowledge test

Step 4 Knowledge test

    • Costs

      • Knowledge Test: $12.00
      • Adding a Class to Your Licence: $16.60

    • Time/Duration

      • Approximately 1 hour

Passing the knowledge test allows you to obtain a Class 4A driver's licence or probationary licence.

Please note that using a portable electronic device (phone, watch, etc.) to record images during the road test is prohibited. If you fail to respect this rule, you will immediately fail the test.

Taking the test

You must schedule an appointment.

Online

Road Test – Emergency Vehicles

Using our automated telephone service

On the To Reach Us page, select the option “To make, change, cancel or check an appointment for a road test” under “Automated Telephone Services”

On the day of the test

Step 1 – Go to the service outlet with which you scheduled your appointment for the test, and bring:

  • your driver’s licence

Step 2 – Pay the fees for:

  • the knowledge test: $12.00
  • the addition of a class to your driver’s licence: $16.60

Passing mark

You must correctly answer at least 22 of the 30 questions.

If you fail the knowledge test

You must wait at least 7 days before being allowed to take the test again. You will have to make another appointment and pay the test fees again.

Emergency vehicles and Road Safety

Emergency vehicle drivers are required to master defensive driving methods and techniques used in emergency situations, but they must also obey the Highway Safety Code. For your safety and the safety of others, read our advice in the Automobiles section.

Last update: February 18, 2021