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[vc_row gap=”1″ type_row=”type5″][vc_column width=”2\/3″ type=”column”][vc_custom_heading text=”Automobile driving course” font_container=”tag:h1|text_align:left|color:%23dd3333″ use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_tta_tour][vc_tta_section title=”INTRODUCTION” tab_id=”tab_introduction”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Are you 16 or over and want to obtain your driver\u2019s licence?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Good news! L’accompagnateur Driving Schools are offering driving courses that will give you the best chance for success.<\/p>\n

Before getting behind the wheel, you must follow mandatory theoretical and practical classes and complete a series of important steps. In short, you must obtain your learner\u2019s licence first, then your probationary licence and finally your \u201cregular\u201d driver\u2019s licence.<\/p>\n

Our class 5\u00a0driving course is divided into four phases that alternate between theory and practice: 12 in-class sessions of 2 hours each (totalling 24 hours) and 15 in-car sessions lasting 55 minutes each.<\/p>\n

Take that big leap! Discover right here all the details of the 3 important steps to be followed to obtain your licence!<\/p>\n

Summary of\u00a0Steps<\/h2>\n
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  1. Learner\u2019s licence<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Probationary Licence<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Regular driver\u2019s licence<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”1 LEARNER’S LICENCE” tab_id=”tab_learners_license”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Step 1 : Obtaining your learner\u2019s licence<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Thanks to your learner\u2019s licence, you can now drive but only accompanied by a person who has held a valid regular driver’s licence for at least two years. Only after 12 months with your learner\u2019s licence can you pass your exam to obtain your probationary licence.<\/p>\n

    How do you obtain your learner\u2019s\u00a0licence?<\/h3>\n

    –<\/strong> Register for the driving course<\/a> offered at a L’accompagnateur Driving School nearest you.<\/p>\n

    – Follow the phase 1 mandatory theoretical classes of the Road Safety Education Program (RSEP) that consist of 5 sessions of 2 hours, the last being a classroom evaluation. Phase 1 is spread out over a minimum of 28 days.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    –<\/strong> After passing your knowledge test, L’accompagnateur will give you a certificate marked \u201cSuccessful.\u201d<\/p>\n

    –<\/strong> Go to a\u00a0SAAQ<\/a>\u00a0branch for a vision test and obtain you learner\u2019s licence. You will need to present the following documents:<\/p>\n

    *<\/strong> Your birth certificate issued by the Qu\u00e9bec register of civil status or passport.<\/p>\n

    *<\/strong> Your health insurance card.<\/p>\n

    *<\/strong> Written parental authorization (for those under 18 years of age).<\/p>\n

    *<\/strong> Your Tecnic Driving School certificate (certifying that you have successfully completed phase 1).<\/p>\n

    *<\/strong> You must also provide the required amount to pay the SAAQ licence fees.<\/p>\n

    Learner\u2019s Licence\u00a0Obligations<\/h3>\n

    –<\/strong> You must be at least 16 years old.<\/p>\n

    –<\/strong> You must always be accompanied by a driver who has held a valid regular driver’s licence for at least two years.<\/p>\n

    –<\/strong> You will be subject to the zero alcohol rule when driving.<\/p>\n

    –<\/strong> You will lose your licence if you get 4 demerit points or more.<\/p>\n

    –<\/strong> You can only drive in the province of Quebec.<\/p>\n

    –<\/strong> Your learner\u2019s licence will be valid for 18 months but can be renewed for another 12 months.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”2 PROBATIONARY LICENCE” tab_id=”tab_probationary_licence”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Step 2: Obtaining your probationary licence<\/h2>\n

    After holding your learner\u2019s licence for 12 months, you will be allowed to pass the road test at the SAAQ to obtain your probationary licence. With it, you will be able to drive by yourself!<\/p>\n

    How do you obtain your probationary licence?<\/p>\n

    – Follow the mandatory theoretical classes from the Road Safety Education Program, phases 2 to 4, alternating with in-car sessions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    – Phase 2 (guided driving) \u2013 28 days minimum:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    – Phase 3 (semi-guided driving) \u2013 56 days minimum:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    – <\/strong>You will have 2 practical evaluations at in-car sessions 5 and 10. Leave a few free weeks between phases 3 and 4 to allow yourself to practice with your accompanying driver.<\/p>\n

    – Phase 4 (semi-guided to independent driving)\u2013 56 days minimum:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    – <\/strong>10 months after obtaining your learner\u2019s licence, complete session 12.<\/p>\n

    – Then go to a SAAQ service centre and take the knowledge test.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    – <\/strong>In-car sessions 12 and 13 must be combined to make it a 2 hour practice with 2 learner drivers in the vehicle. Each learner takes turns to be an observer and a driver. In-car session15 is a formative evaluation and summary of instruction prior to the road test.<\/p>\n

    – Do your SAAQ road test.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    – <\/strong>Once you have passed the road test, you will receive you probationary licence. Don\u2019t forget, you must:<\/p>\n

    *<\/strong> Hold a learner\u2019s licence for at least 12 months.<\/p>\n

    *<\/strong> Present written authorization from your parents (for those less than 18 years of age).<\/p>\n

    *<\/strong> Present your driving course certificate marked \u201cSuccessful.\u201d<\/p>\n

    Probationary Licence\u00a0Obligations<\/h3>\n

    –<\/strong> You will be subject to the zero alcohol rule when driving.<\/p>\n

    –<\/strong> You will lose your licence if you get 4 demerit points or more.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”3 REGULAR DRIVER\u2019S LICENCE” tab_id=”tab_regular_drivers_licence”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

    Step 3: Obtaining your regular driver\u2019s\u00a0licence<\/h2>\n

    24 months after obtaining your probationary licence, you will finally be able to obtain your regular driver\u2019s licence!<\/p>\n

    Regular Driver\u2019s Licence\u00a0Obligations<\/h3>\n

    –<\/strong> Until you reach 21 years of age, you will be subject to the zero alcohol rule when driving.<\/p>\n

    –<\/strong> Your licence will be revoked if you accumulate 4, 8 or 12 demerit points (depending on your age).[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_tour][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ type=”column”][vc_message message_box_style=”solid” style=”square” message_box_color=”mulled_wine” icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-user-edit” css=”.vc_custom_1607536007672{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

    Choose your course now !<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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