Driver’s licence classifications

Class 5 – Cars, vans and 2-axle trucks

A Class 5 driver’s licence permits you to operate:

• cars, vans and 2 axle vehicles having a trailer or vehicle in tow where the gross weight of the towed vehicle does not exceed 4,600 kg
• buses when not transporting passengers
• 3-axle motorhomes
• taxis and ambulances when not used for hire
• 2-axle farm trucks towing any vehicle
• trucks with more than 2 axles registered in the farm vehicle class
• trucks with more than 2 axles registered in the farm class when towing vehicles where the weight of the towed vehicles does not exceed 4,600 kg
• vehicles registered in vehicle classes PB or PC when used exclusively for hire to transport no more than 24 passengers with a disability and any attendants to those passengers

Prerequisites

To apply for a Class 5 driver’s licence you must:

• be a minimum age of 16 with parental approval
• hold a Class 7 licence for at least 9 months
• complete a driver education course approved by the administrator

Driver test

To obtain a Class 5 driver’s licence you must take a road test in a Class 5 vehicle.

After obtaining your Class 5 driver’s licence, you can operate vehicles in the following licence classes as a learner with the appropriate endorsements:

• Class 1 – Power units, semi-trailers and trucks
• Class 2 – Buses with a seating capacity exceeding 24 passengers
• Class 3 – Trucks with more than 2 axles
• Class 4 – Taxis, ambulances and buses with a seating capacity of 16 to 24 passengers

For additional information consult the Professional Driver's Handbook.

You can find a driver exam office near you to book an appointment or if you have any questions, contact our exam booking office at 1-800-667-5111.