Driver's license
The minimum driving age varies between 16 and 18 years of age in different States and Territories. After the minimum age, a graduated licensing scheme operates, with state variations.
Driver's licence in Canada
If you are 16 years or older, you may apply for an Instruction Permit. A instruction permit allows you to drive under supervision to receive instruction. This type of licence is valid for two years. Testing Requirements for a Driver's Licence are a written or oral exam, road sign, driving, vision test and Novice Driving or Driver Education Course is required for first-time drivers. An eye test is required if your licence is expired more than one year. An odd addition with the eastern provinces licences, is they are shown fogged and/or rearranged through certain camera lenses. The classes of licence that can be obtained with appropriate training and required testing are as follows:
During the Learning period the applicant must have held a Class 3 learner's licence for 3 months OR for 1 month if the applicant is aged 25 or over; or has 60 months' cumulative experience as a holder of a Class 5 licence.
During the Learning period the applicant must have held a Class 2 learner's licence for 3 months OR for 1 month if aged 25 or over; or has 60 months' cumulative experience as a holder of a Class 5 licence.
"Note: For an applicant who meets one of these three requirements, the one-month period may be substituted by a training program that includes at least 20 driving hours on the public roadway with a vehicle covered by a class 2 licence."
An additional 'certificate of competence' is required in the case of a school bus, and there are endorsements for Air brake system (F endorsement) Manual transmission (M endorsement)