Manitoba - Apply for Graduate Driver License (GDL)

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Procedure

GDL Class 5

1. Buy a Driver's Handbook from your Autopac agent or a Manitoba Public Insurance Service Centre. Or you can get a copy from http://mpi.mb.ca.
2. Once you have read and understand the book, you are ready to take the knowledge test. The test charge is $10.00 (subject to change).
3. After passing the knowledge test, you must purchase a Learner Stage license for $20.00 (subject to change) plus applicable driver premiums to drive.
4. On completion of the nine-month learning period, the applicant may apply for a road test. If you fail the road test, you must wait a minimum of 14 days before you may take another road test.
5. You are only required to complete the Intermediate Stage once. Credit for time served in the Intermediate Stage in Class 5 will be given for the Intermediate Stage in Class 6 and vice versa.
6. On completion of the 15-month Intermediate Stage, you will graduate to the Full License Stage.

GDL Class 6

1. If you are applying for first Class 6L license, you will be required to complete the motorcycle knowledge test and the motorcycle training course prior to being issued a Class 6L license.
2. On successful completion of the Motorcycle Training Course, you will be issued a certificate that you must present to your Autopac agent, Manitoba Public Insurance Service Centre, or mobile testing unit before the Class 6 Learner Stage license will be issued.
3. On completion of the nine-month learning period, the applicant may apply for road test. If you fail the road test, you must wait a minimum of 14 days before you may take another road test.
4. You are only required to complete the Intermediate Stage once. Credit for time served in the Intermediate Stage in Class 6 will be given for the Intermediate Stage in Class 5 and vice versa.
5. On completion of the 15-month Intermediate Stage, you will graduate to the Full License Stage.

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Required Documents

• For a detailed listing of approved documents: http://mpi.mb.ca/en/DL/DL/Identity/Pages/acceptable-documents.aspx

Office Locations & Contacts

• Contact Information

In Winnipeg: 204-985-7000
Toll Free: 1-800-665-2410
TTY/TTD: 204-985-8832
Contact Centre Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7:30am-7:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am-4:00pm
Sunday: Closed

• For General Inquiries:http://apps.mpi.mb.ca/english/contact/s_contact/inquiries.asp
• Find a Service Location: http://mpi.mb.ca/en/contact/locations/Pages/StoreLocator.aspx

Eligibility

GDL applies to all new applicants who are entering the driver licensing system and who are applying for a:

• Class 5 license and have never held a license before
• Class 6 license and have never held a class 6 license before

Fees

• For schedule of charges: http://mpi.mb.ca/en/DL/DL/Pages/dl-fee-schedule.aspx

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Instructions

Class 5 Driver License

Learner (L) Stage (minimum of 9 months)

During the Learner Stage, you must follow these restrictions:

• maintain zero blood alcohol concentration
• be accompanied by a supervising driver who
  • is the only front seat passenger
  • holds a valid, minimum Class 5 Full Stage license
  • has held a Full Class 5 licence for at least three years
  • is under .05 blood alcohol concentration
• limit other passengers in the back seat(s) up to the number of functioning seatbelts

While in the Learner Stage, you are not allowed to:

• tow vehicles
• operate Class 3 motor vehicles registered as a farm truck
• operate off-road vehicles along or across a highway (unless you hold a minimum Class 6 Intermediate Stage licence)

You may apply for a Motorcycle (Class 6) Learner Licence, however you may not apply for Authorized Instruction in Classes 14 (Commercial). You may operate a moped providing you are at least 16 years of age.

Intermediate (I) Stage (minimum of 15 months)

To graduate to this stage, you must pass the Class 5 road test. If you fail the road test, you must wait a minimum of 14 days before you may take another road test.

During the Intermediate Stage, you must follow these restrictions:

• maintain zero blood alcohol concentration
• limit passengers:
  • 5 a.m. to midnight to one passenger in the front seat and up to the number of functioning seatbelts in the back seat(s)
  • midnight to 5 a.m. either one passenger, or when accompanied by a qualified supervising driver in the front seat you may have additional passengers up to the number of functioning seatbelts in the back seat(s)

During the Class 5 Intermediate Stage, you may:

• tow vehicles
• operate a Class 3 motor vehicle registered as a farm truck
• operate off-road vehicles along or across a highway
• apply for Authorized Instruction in licence Classes 14 if you are 18 years of age or older and meet the vision and medical standards

You are only required to complete the Intermediate Stage once. Credit for time served in the Intermediate Stage in Class 5 will be given for the Intermediate Stage in Class 6 and vice versa.

Full (F) Stage

On completion of the 15-month Intermediate Stage, you will graduate to the Full License Stage. Drivers in the Full Stage:

• must maintain zero blood alcohol concentration for the first 36 months
• may upgrade to Full Class 14 after passing the appropriate tests
• may supervise novice drivers after three years in the Full Stage

Class 6 Motorcycle Driver License

Learner (L) Stage (minimum nine months)

On successful completion of the Motorcycle Training Course, you will be issued a certificate that you must present to your Autopac agent, Manitoba Public Insurance Service Centre, or mobile testing unit before the Class 6 Learner Stage license will be issued.

Once you have your Class 6 Learner Stage license, you may operate a motorcycle following these restrictions:

• maintain zero blood alcohol content while operating a motorcycle
• carry no passengers

While in the Class 6 Learner Stage, you are not allowed to:

• drive at night (1/2 hour before sunset to 1/2 hour after sunrise)
• tow vehicles
• operate off-road vehicles along or across a highway (unless you hold a minimum Class 5 Intermediate Stage license)

Intermediate (I) Stage (minimum 15 months)

To graduate to this stage, you must pass the Class 6 road test. If you fail the road test, you must wait a minimum of 14 days before you may take another road test.

During the Class 6 Intermediate Stage, you:

• must maintain zero blood alcohol content
• may carry a passenger
• may tow a vehicle
• may operate off-road vehicles along or across highways

You are only required to complete the Intermediate Stage once. Credit for time served in the Intermediate Stage in Class 6 will be given for the Intermediate Stage in Class 5 and vice versa.

Full (F) Stage

On completion of the 15-month Intermediate Stage, you will graduate to the Full License Stage. For the first 36 months, you must continue to maintain zero blood alcohol content while operating a motorcycle.

Required Information

• Birth date
• Legal name
• Signature
• Photograph
• Manitoba residence
• Entitlement to be in Canada

Need for the Document

• Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) is a three-stage program designed to help new drivers, regardless of age, acquire the knowledge and skill needed to safely operate a motor vehicle. Whether you are 16 or 60, GDL enables new drivers to gain more experience under a greater variety of driving conditions.
• The three license stages of GDL are:
  • Learner (minimum nine months),
  • Intermediate (minimum 15 months),
  • Full (for the first three years).

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External Links

• GDL license: http://mpi.mb.ca/en/DL/DL/GDL/pages/gdl-program.aspx
• GDL Guide: http://mpi.mb.ca/en/PDFs/GDLGuide.pdf

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