Mandatory Class 1 Training

With a view to improving road safety, anyone who wishes to obtain a Class 1 heavy vehicle driver’s licence must now complete a training course. This requirement came into effect on December 15, 2025. Two options exist:

the new Class 1 Road Safety Education Program given by service providers recognized by the SAAQ
the Trucking vocational training program leading to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) issued by the Ministère de l'Éducation

Drivers

Class 1 Driving Course (Heavy Vehicle Combinations)
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This driving course will teach you how to operate a Class 1 heavy vehicle on the road network safely, independently, cooperatively and responsibly.
Classes of Driver's Licence for Heavy Vehicles
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A driver's licence of the appropriate class is required to be allowed to drive a heavy vehicle.
Driving a Heavy Vehicle guide
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The Driving a Heavy Vehicle guide contains eight chapters presenting the principal obligations of heavy vehicle drivers, certain driving techniques as well as safety standards heavy vehicles are required to meet.
Heavy Vehicle Driver's Licence (Class 1)
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Mandatory entry-level training is now required if you wish to obtain a Class 1 licence to drive heavy vehicle combinations.

Class 1 Road Safety Education Program service provider

Background Information
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This brief summary highlights the decisions and steps that have led to the implementation of mandatory Class 1 training in Québec.
Becoming a Class 1 Road Safety Education Program Service Provider
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This page provides information about applying to become a recognized Class 1 Road Safety Education Program service provider (in French only).
Expected Benefits of Mandatory Class 1 Training
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Discover all the expected benefits of mandatory Class 1 training, including better Class 1 drivers, improved road safety and the opportunity for driving schools to attract new clients.
Frequently asked questions
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The FAQ includes common questions and answers on a variety of topics, including becoming a Road Safety Education Program service provider, the training of instructors and teaching students (in French only).

Interactive map of Class 1 Road Safety Education Program service providers

Note: If there are no local service providers in your region, click on the blue star for your region to find out which service providers from elsewhere also serve your region.

News

Le Relayeur NEWSLETTER

This newsletter keeps the road passenger transportation and freight industry informed of any issues or developments affecting heavy vehicles, such as road safety (including the road safety record) and legislative requirements

Last update: May 29, 2026