There are no further stipulations in this regard, as long as it is. How can I change my Alberta student license to an Ontario license? DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. If you have not held a Class 5 (standard driver's license) or Class 6 (motorcycle) license for a minimum of two years, you can be placed in the graduated driver's license (GDL) program. If you are from one of the jurisdictions listed in the Graduated Driver's License Waiver Program (GDL) User Guide listed in the “Minimum Acceptance Standards” section, you will need more proof of your driving record.
A new, more efficient roadside testing system has been released to ensure drivers have timely access to testing while keeping Alberta's roads safe. Visit a registration agent to complete the form or download the Graduated Driver's License Exemption Application (PDF, 63 KB) and checklist (PDF, 60 KB) and submit the completed form to a registry office. Temporary foreign workers brought to Alberta under the SAWP to meet their work needs during peak periods are not required to obtain an Alberta driver's license or identification card. If you are visiting Alberta with a valid driver's license (equal to or greater than a Class in your home jurisdiction), you can drive a standard passenger vehicle in Alberta for up to 1 year.
But the driver's license is a provincial responsibility, and each province has different requirements for obtaining a phased license. See the “Minimum Acceptance Standards” section of the Graduated Driver License Waiver Program (GDL) User Guide for the documents you will need to provide for your country. As a student with a fully licensed driver in the vehicle, the policyholder can cover liability for your accident. In general, drivers with learners permits require a fully licensed driver in the front seat while driving.
Students, visitors, Canadians working temporarily from another province, and temporary foreign workers under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program cannot obtain a driver's license because they do not live in Alberta on a permanent basis. If you are driving in Alberta with your foreign driver's license, it is strongly recommended that you obtain an IDP from your home jurisdiction before coming to Alberta. Fully-licensed drivers who have at least two years of experience should be able to transfer their licenses to the new province easily.
