How to obtain your probationary licence?

Pass a driving course in a driving school recognized by the Quebec Transportation Association such as Drive & Go.

Have had your learner’s licence for at least 12 months to continue your RSEP process (Phase 2, 3 and 4).

Phases 2, 3 and 4 will take place over a minimum period of 10 months after obtaining your learner’s licence.

Pass the theoretical exams.

Phase 1

Prior to the AC license

Phase 2

Directed driving

Phase 3

Semi-guided driving

Phase 4

Semi-guided autonomous driving

The vehicle
The driver
The environment
At-risk behaviours
Evaluation

Accompanied driving

In-car session 1

In-car session 2
OEA strategy

In-car session 3

In-car session 4

Speed

In-car session 5

In-car session 6
Sharing the road

In-car session 7

In-car session 8
Alcohol, drugs

In-car session 9

In-car session 10

Fatigue, distraction

In-car session 11

In-car session 12
Eco-driving

In-car session 13

In-car session 14
In-car session 15-Synthesis

Following these 10 months (phase 2, 3 and 4), you will have to

Take your theoretical exam at the SAAQ, which will consist of 3 components.

Upon successful completion of the theoretical exam, you will be able to take your practical exam (only if it has been a minimum of 12 months since obtaining the learner's licence) before obtaining your probationary driver's licence

Documents to be presented for exams

Written authorization from parents if you are under 18 years old

Provide the school's certificate No. 2 with the mention "Success"

Important criteria for the probationary licence

Zero tolerance to alcohol and drugs while driving.

4-point incapacity plan or your licence will be suspended.