Canadian vehicle learner driver syllabus
Learn to drive any vehicle: Canadian guides by vehicle type
28 topics in 7 parts. Each topic says what you should be able to do and know, explains it in plain English and ends with questions to test yourself. Cars are the main syllabus. Use these guides if you are learning another vehicle type. Details differ by province, so each topic says what varies.
The syllabus
Learn it topic by topic
Work in order, or jump to what you are practising this week.
Part 1
Motorcycles (Class 6 and M)
Motorcycle licensing and riding safely in Canada.
- The motorcycle licence route
- Rider training courses
- The motorcycle knowledge test
- The motorcycle road test
- Helmets and protective gear
- Riding skills and positioning
- Weather and road hazards
Part 3
Large trucks (Class 1 and 3)
Commercial truck licences and driving heavy vehicles.
- Truck licence classes
- Mandatory entry-level training
- Air brake endorsement
- Hours of service
- Driving a heavy truck
Part 5
Trailers, RVs and towing
Towing rules and skills.
- Licence rules for towing and RVs
- Weights, hitches and towing capacity
- Driving with a trailer
- Reversing a trailer
- Driving a motorhome
Part 7
Snowmobiles, ATVs and off-road vehicles
Rules for off-road vehicles and sharing trails.
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One quiz, every topic
Random questions drawn from every topic in a random order. Great for the week before your test.