jhericurl21

in edmonton they just passed a new drving law which requires new drivers a 1 yr prob period when getting the learners.So if i got my license now, i wouldnt be able to get the class 5 license till '04. Is there anyway to avoid this, ala getting license somewhere else in canada and just updating it to an Albertan with another exam

KillerYoda

Just do like everyone else, drive without a license and try not to get pulled over.

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scope

Sorry buddy, I dont think there are any shortcuts or "ways around" the law. In Ontario, the wait is 9 months if you go to a driving school...otherwise its a year.
Otherwise, you could do what KillerYoda said...but u know the consequences if u get pulled over.

YourNeverThere

Ya i think thats your only way

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lafemmefatale

LUCKY!...the way it works in vancouver is...you take a written test for a learners license...wait half a year to take a road test to get a 'new driver's license' then wait a year and a half to take another road test to get a regular license. Also, from what i heard in edmonton you can also start driving at 14...here in vancouver...it's 16 and they're talking about RAISING the age...lemme tell you, there are some stupid reckless teenage drivers but come ON! The reason they drive insanely is cuz everytime some teenager decides to be ratarded all tehy get is a slap on the wrist...meanwhile responsible teenage drivers who actually need to drive is suffering the consequences...

to answer your question, no there's no way...i heard that if you had an international license you can apply to be able to drive here with a temp license but no clue on the details...and also...from a driver who started day 1 obeying the rules and getting frustrated by the rules, suck it up at least you're not in vancouver.

Sorry for a rant, I witnessed a car full of dumbass teens almost hit a group of elderly today and hen giggling amongst themselves...losers...

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MrFlux

NZ:
Can get learner's license at 15 (theory test)

Wait 6 months, then sit Restricted license (20min practical)
Another 18 months (or 12 if you take the Defensive Driving course) and you can get your Full License, the test is a 1hr driving test.

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Ganguro

depends .. are you 18 yet?

Cynthetiq

I read the way the graduated licence program works...I don't see why it's a problem necessitating going around it.

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Learners Stage – minimum nine months

Must pass written test (7 day wait for retakes)
Zero blood alcohol level
Must be accompanied by a supervising driver in front seat
Supervising driver must be fully licenced for at least three years
Supervising driver must be under .05 blood alcohol level
May carry passengers only in the back seat(s) up to the number of functioning seatbelts
Not permitted to tow vehicles
Not permitted to operate a Class 3 motor vehicle registered as a farm truck
Not permitted to operate off-road vehicles along or across highways
Not authorized to take instruction in Class 1-4

Intermediate Stage* – minimum 15 months
Must pass a road test to advance to Intermediate Stage (14 day wait for retakes)
Zero blood alcohol level
Passengers:
5 a.m. to midnight
one passenger in front seat and up to the number of functioning seatbelts in the back seat(s)
Midnight to 5 a.m. either
one passenger, or
a qualified supervising driver in the front seat and up to the number of functioning seatbelts in the back seat(s)
May tow vehicles
May operate a Class 3 motor vehicle registered as a farm truck
May operate off-road vehicles along or across highways
May apply for authorized instruction for Class 1-4 licences **

Full Stage

Zero blood alcohol level for first 12 months
May upgrade to full Class 1-4 licence after passing appropriate tests **
May supervise after three years in full stage

* Time served in the Intermediate stage in Class 6 will be applied to the Intermediate stage in Class 5. Therefore a driver is only required to complete the Intermediate stage once.

** if at least 18 years of age and meets medical standards.

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Overlord

jhericurl21, there is no problem with the new rules, in fact many of them are good rules for all to follow.

I've been driving the mean streets of Edmonton for many years now, and there are some shitty drivers. I hope this essentially improves the overall quality of the drivers on our streets, and I hope you do to.

The government didn't go to a meeting one day and say jhericurl21 is looking to get his license soon, so lets put a May 20th restriction until GDL starts. They likely invested (wasted )
alot of money and figured this was the best.

Lets hope it is

cheerios

wow, that sounds even a bit more stiff than the cali laws they instituted a month before I was licensed. here's the way it works here:
at 15.5 you can get a learning permit, by going through drivers education classes, then passing a multiple choice test administered by the DMV. (that's Department of Motor Vehicles)
at 16, you can test for your drivers license. that's a behind-the-wheel test, usually takes about 20-30 minutes. not too traumatic. You're awarded your license at that time, with restrictions.
* no passengers under 21 yrs old
* no driving after 12, before 5

Exceptions on the passenger rule are made. For example, I was allowed to drive my sister places, to the babysitters and back, and to soccer practice and back.

Cops are not allowed to pull you over JUST because you look too young to be carrying passengers, but if you are, and have some and they pull you over for something else, it just get's tacked on. one more thing to get in trouble for.

After a year, your license rolls over to a normal license. at that time you can pay to have yours replaced early so it doesn't say "RESTRICTED" on it, or just wait till you have to renew.

For the original poster: suck it up, man, life goes on. at least you're licensed and rollin'.

drawerfixer

In Colorado, you can get your permit at 15 with the drivers education course. 15.5 is the limit if you don't take the course. From the time you get your permit until you turn 16, you have to rack up 60 documented driving hours. Unfortunately, most parents (at least around here) will sign off dozens of hours just to get kids out of their hair.

I'm sure there are restrictions regarding the age of passengers and hours, but in my small town no one paid attention...

As far as the original post goes, I think you're SOL. Just go along with the system, I guess.

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mirevolver

I'm so glad I managed to beat out the Colorado system. I got my permit one month before that law went into effect so I was still on the old 3 month permit with no required driving hours.

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MSD

In CT, you have to wait until you're 16, then 4 months for the license. Due to a protective mother, I got my permit at 16an 3 months, license at 18.5

etla

As the others said just Suck it Up. You need practice and you shouldn't be distracted. I had 10,000Km (unusual circimstances) of city driving under my belt before I got my unrestricted licence.

It's really safer for everyone and helps impress the idea your licence is a privilage that can be revoked when you become a danger to others. Most traffic laws and regulations are to protect others. The system doesn't care if you are only a danger to your self.

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