Eligibility Probationary Class 5-Graduated Driver's Licence (GDL)
To get a probationary Class 5-GDL you must:
have had a Class 7 learner’s licence with at least one year of driving experience
be at least 16 years old
if you’re under 18, you must have written consent from your parents or guardian
be a Canadian citizen, a Canadian permanent resident, hold a valid work or student visa, and/or have an approved refugee claim from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada