Frequently Asked Questions
Am I able to have driving lessons in my own/family or friends car?
Under certain circumstances, customers may want to receive lessons in their own/family vehicle. This is a good idea where the car will be used for a Driver’s Test. It is also a good idea when a learner has a new car and wishes to familiarise themselves with it prior to licensing. Safe Drive Driving School is able to offer customers training in their vehicle, provided the vehicle is registered, roadworthy and comprehensively insured.
Prior to any training being conducted in the customer’s vehicle, the instructor should inspect the vehicle for its roadworthiness. The inspection should include, but is not limited to, a check of the following items;
- the registration label is valid, current, intact and displayed appropriately
- the vehicle is comprehensively insured and the customer’s insurance company is notified that it will be used by a driving instructor to conduct training in
- The tyres:
- all indicators, headlights and brake lights are working
- seats and seat belts are in good working order and are not damaged or twisted
- any loose items in the cabin of the vehicle are stowed in the cargo (boot) area
- the windows and interior are clean
- the vehicle has sufficient petrol to last the course of the lesson (minimum requirement – a quarter of a tank)
1. What are the types of licenses?
Nova Scotia has a Graduated Driver Licensing system with 3 levels:
(1) Learner’s Licence, sometimes called Beginner’s (see Learner’s Licence);
(2) Newly Licensed Driver’s Licence (see Newly Licensed Driver’s Licence);
(3) The Restricted Individual stage.
All new drivers must graduate from all three levels before they can get a regular Driver’s Licence.
2. Steps to obtain a license?
Prepare for the written multiple-choice knowledge exam by studying the Nova Scotia Driver’s Handbook. Fill out an application for Driver’s License form, available at an Access Nova Scotia location. Visit a Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) service location to take a test. You don’t need an appointment but should call toll-free 1-800-898-7668 to check which days a test is available. Pay $15.15 CAD to take the knowledge test. Pass a vision exam. Once you pass the knowledge test, pay the fee of $25.10 CAD to get a Learner’s License. Your photo will be taken and you’ll receive a temporary document valid for 30 days. Your new card will be mailed within 14 calendar days.
3. Do you have an international license?
If you have an international license with more than 2 years of experience, you will be given Restricted individual license.
4. How to book a road test?
Use the link https://beta.novascotia.ca/pay-road-test-driving-test to pay for the test and call Access Nova scotia to book the slot.
5. Does the instructor teach only in English?
No, English is just one of the languages we teach. You can always call us to know about this.
6. Do you have a license form other province?
You can try to exchange to get the equivalent in Nova Scotia