How to Get Canadian Driving License -for Newcomers

[innocent_eyez]

thanks for the info!

 

[lovie]

Hi Qorax

I got the LOA from Sharjah Traffic and Licensing department today . It's in Arabic and they told me that I need to get it legally translated to English and then go to the Ministry of foreign affairs to get that attested.

1. Will this be accepted in Ottawa?
2. My LOA does not specifically mention how many years of driving experience I have, but it does mention the issue date which is in 2005 so its obvious that I have 7 years of experience till date . That should be fine , right??
3. Was just wondering, does RTA give LOA to licenses issued in emirates other than Dubai, would you have any idea??( It would just be easier to get an English copy).
4. I will be visiting Canada for my landing formalities by the end of the month, and would stay for 18 days and go back in 6 months or so , if I am not able to get my G2 license within this period, could I continue when I return or it's wise to do it at the time of final landing itself? What do you suggest ?

Thanks in Advance.

Regards

Lovie

 

[lovie]

just found out , cant get LOA from Dubai , sigh!!!

 

[frendzpz]

dear experts i am from india and i have 5year old four veel driving license,will this help me in canada.toronto?
thanks for reading this

 

[qorax]

Hi Qorax

I got the LOA from Sharjah Traffic and Licensing department today . It's in Arabic and they told me that I need to get it legally translated to English and then go to the Ministry of foreign affairs to get that attested.

1. Will this be accepted in Ottawa?
2. My LOA does not specifically mention how many years of driving experience I have, but it does mention the issue date which is in 2005 so its obvious that I have 7 years of experience till date . That should be fine , right??
3. Was just wondering, does RTA give LOA to licenses issued in emirates other than Dubai, would you have any idea??( It would just be easier to get an English copy).
4. I will be visiting Canada for my landing formalities by the end of the month, and would stay for 18 days and go back in 6 months or so , if I am not able to get my G2 license within this period, could I continue when I return or it's wise to do it at the time of final landing itself? What do you suggest ?

Thanks in Advance.

Regards

Lovie

1. It's supposed to be, but few had issues with the UAE translated copy & had to get it once again done here thru a Canadian Translator.
2. That's fine.
3. No, it's Emirate specific.
4. U can, continue after a break, anytime.

 

[qorax]

dear experts i am from india and i have 5year old four veel driving license,will this help me in canada.toronto?
thanks for reading this

Yes, with an LOA.

 

[frendzpz]

Yes, with an LOA.

thanks for prompt reply sir qorax

 

[frendzpz]

thanks sir qorax,can you suggest me where stay in initial stage in canada,i m pharmacist and my wife is physiotherapist-M.P.T.in orthopaedic.

 

[qorax]

thanks sir qorax,can you suggest me where stay in initial stage in canada,i m pharmacist and my wife is physiotherapist-M.P.T.in orthopaedic.

I've written about 'short-stay accoms' manywhere -- pls hit the 'search' button.

 

[jainanshal]

Hi Qorax,

Posted this query sometime back but still waiting for reply. It would be great if you could throw some light...

Hi,

I have the G1 license and now planning to take some driving lessons to appear for my road test. I want to know how beneficial is the MTO certified driving course (Defensive Driving Course) in lowering the Insurance cost?

Although @ Cur-Rozen has mentioned above that it can reduce the premium by about 15% but i would like to have some info on this like is 15% standard or it depends on the Insurance company and do all insurance companies honor the certificate?

Plz share your experience. Thanks!

 

[qorax]

Hi,

I have the G1 license and now planning to take some driving lessons to appear for my road test. I want to know how beneficial is the MTO certified driving course (Defensive Driving Course) in lowering the Insurance cost?

Although @ Cur-Rozen has mentioned above that it can reduce the premium by about 15% but i would like to have some info on this like is 15% standard or it depends on the Insurance company and do all insurance companies honor the certificate?

Plz share your experience. Thanks!

Yes, it does get u a marginal discount in the 1st yr... but from the 2nd - kaput! The insurers' ensure that u payback whatever discount u obtained the previous yr. The bottomline is - it doesn't make much of a difference... we will be fleeced here... auto insurance is a big ripoff, especially in Ontario.

Qorax

 

[abhia145]

Got my G license last week I finished my G1 and then did my G directly (since I could show my Dubai driving history!)

 

[vidya]

abhia 145,
Good u can start driving a cab. All the best. ;D
As i read one of u post where u mentioned all ur dubai money is getting exhausted. :-\

 

[abhia145]

abhia 145,
Good u can start driving a cab. All the best. ;D
As i read one of u post where u mentioned all ur dubai money is getting exhausted. :-\

Hahaha..no dear...not going for any survival jobs anyways! Will wait until year end and then will fly back to Dubai ;D

 

[vidya]

I think u have got hard cash then. :-X
We r the poorer lot and looking for GOD mercy. ??? ???