The written tests for commercial classes of driver’s licence (Class 1,2,3,4) and for an air brake endorsement are now available online at MyGovNL.
A commercial driver’s licence is required to operate the commercial classes of vehicles outlined below:
- Class 1 – Semi-trailer trucks.
- Class 2 – Buses over 24 passengers.
- Class 3 – Trucks with three or more axles.
- Class 4 – Taxis, ride-sharing vehicles, and/or ambulances, and buses up to 24 passengers.
To take a commercial driver’s test, a driver must have a valid Class 5 licence for at least one year, not including time spent as a novice driver (5ii) or learner (5i). An air brake endorsement is also required to drive vehicles equipped with air brakes.
To receive a learner’s permit, applicants must also submit a routine medical form completed by a healthcare provider and take a vision test.
After successfully completing these requirements, drivers will receive an updated licence in the mail which will allow them to receive instruction from an accompanying driver who is licensed for the relevant commercial class of licence.
Entry level training from an approved post-secondary institution is required before receiving a Class 1 commercial licence and road tests are required to move from the learners stage for all classes of licence.
Additional information on how to become a commercial vehicle driver in Newfoundland and Labrador can be found here.
This addition to MyGovNL demonstrates the Provincial Government’s ongoing commitment to regulatory modernization and a digital-by-design approach.
The Provincial Government committed to increasing the number of services offered online by 75 per cent by 2022. Having exceeded this target, work continues to progressively digitize service delivery with dozens of licensing and permitting functions now available online.
MyGovNL allows residents to access and manage multiple Provincial Government services from the convenience of their own home 24/7, 365 days a year. Anyone can create a free account using a valid email address and creating a personal, secure password.
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