Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Driver's Handbook

Driver’s Licence Classification Chart

Class A

Allowed to drive any tractor-trailer combination May also drive vehicle in class D and G
a tractor-trailer
Diagram 1-1a-1


Class B

Allowed to drive any school purposes bus May also drive vehicle in class C, D, E, F and G
a school bus
Diagram 1-1a-2


Class C

Allowed to drive any regular bus May also drive vehicle in class D, F and Ga school bus
a regular bus
Diagram 1-1a-3


Class D

Allowed to drive any truck or combination provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg May also drive vehicle in class G
a truck
Diagram 1-1a-4


Class E

Allowed to drive any school purposes bus – maximum of 24-passenger capacity May also drive vehicle in class F and G
a school bus, maximum 24 passengers
Diagram 1-1a-5


Class F

Allowed to drive any regular bus – maximum of 24-passenger capacity – and ambulances May also drive vehicle in class G
a regular bus, maximum 24 passengers
Diagram 1-1a-6


Class G

Allowed to drive any car, van or small truck or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to 11,000 kg provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg
a car
Diagram 1-1b-1


Class G1

Level One of graduated licensing. Holders may drive Class G vehicles with an accompanying fully licensed driver with at least four years’ driving experience. Subject to certain conditions.

Class G2

Level Two of graduated licensing. Holders may drive Class G vehicles without accompanying driver but are subject to certain conditions.


Class M

Allowed to drive any motorcycles, including limited-speed motorcycles (motor scooters) and motor-assisted bicycles (mopeds). Holders may also drive a Class G vehicle under the conditions that apply to a Class G1 licence holder.
a motorcycle
Diagram 1-1b-2


Class M1

Level One of graduated licensing for motorcycles, including limited-speed motorcycles (motor scooters) and motor-assisted bicycles (mopeds). Holders may drive a motorcycle under certain conditions.

Class M2

Level Two of graduated licensing for motorcycles, including limited-speed motorcycles (motor scooters) and motor-assisted bicycles (mopeds). Holders may drive a motorcycle but only with a zero blood alcohol level. Holders may also drive a Class G vehicle under the conditions that apply to a Class G1 licence holder.

Class M with L condition

Holders may operate a limited-speed motorcycle or moped only. May operate a limited speed motorcycle or moped only

Class M2 with L condition

Holders may operate a limited-speed motorcycle or moped only. May operate a limited speed motorcycle or moped only



Note: A “Z” air brake endorsement is required on a driver’s licence to operate any air brake equipped motor vehicle.

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