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How to get a commercial licence Before applying for a commercial licence, make sure that you meet the requirements. Requirements for getting a commercial licence. Age 19 for a Class 1, 2 or 4 licence 18 for a Class 3 licence or heavy trailer endorsement Driving experience A full-privilege B.

Commercial driving record A commercial driving record with less than four penalty point incidents in the past two years, plus no driving-related criminal convictions within the past three years. Medical conditions Some medical conditions may prevent you from getting a commercial licence. These include, but are not limited to: Certain types of epilepsy Certain psychiatric conditions Certain neurological conditions Certain heart conditions Certain diabetic conditions Certain sleep disorders The existence of a medical condition does not necessarily mean you will be ineligible to obtain a commercial licence.

Physical disabilities If you're an amputee or have another physical disability that may affect your driving ability, you might need a prosthetic device or specific vehicle modification to help you qualify. Commercial learner's licence.

Get your commercial learner's licence To get your learner's licence you'll need to study and pass a knowledge test. Step 1: Study Read and study driving commercial vehicles Take the road signs practice test Enrol in driver training, if necessary e.

Bring with you: Accepted ID Any glasses or contacts you need for the vision test Payment for the test and licence Parent or legal guardian consent is required if you're 18 and applying for a Class 3 licence. Moved less than three years ago from another province or country? In addition to the above, bring your three-year driving record.

Book a road test. Book a knowledge test and other services. Prepare for your road test appointment. Accepted ID. Translation service. New drivers. Graduated licensing. Take the practice knowledge test. Get your L. Get your N. Get your full licence. For parents of teen drivers. Your licence. Renew a licence or ID. Replace a licence or ID. Change your name or address. Apply for a BCID. Driving records.

Cancel or retire a licence. Transfer a DND licence. Tips for senior drivers. International driving permits. Card status tracking. Class M Authorizes an individual to drive a motorcycle. Class of Commercial Driver License CDL Individuals who hold a valid CDL may drive all vehicles in the class for which that license is issued, or a lesser class, including their personal vehicle.

Class B CDL Authorizes an individual to drive any: Single vehicle with a GVWR of 26, pounds or more; Single vehicle with a GVWR of 26, pound or more that is towing a vehicle with a GVWR that does not exceed 10, pounds Vehicle designed to transport 24 passengers or more including the driver Class C CDL Authorizes an individual to drive any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that is not a Class A or B if the vehicle is: Designed to transport 16 to 23 passengers including the driver Used in the transportation of hazardous materials that require the vehicle to be placarded.

Authorizes an individual to drive: Single vehicle with a GVWR of 26, pounds or more Single vehicle with a GVWR of 26, pounds or more that is towing a vehicle with a GVWR that does not exceed 10, pounds or a farm trailer with a GVWR that does not exceed 20, pounds A bus with a seating capacity of 24 passengers or more including the driver.