Driver's Licence

Getting a Class 6A Learner's Licence

To get a class 6A learner's licence, you must:

• have held a class 6R learner's licence for at least one month;
• have passed a driving course with a driving school recognized by the Association québécoise du transport et des routes (AQTR) - French only;
• make an appointment for the road test using our online services or with the SAAQ's automated telephone service, where you will need to provide the file number (no de dossier) that appears on your class 6R learner's licence;
• pass the SAAQ closed track test. This test is designed to assess your skills in carrying out the manoeuvres and applying the rules involved in operating a motorcycle on a closed track.

The appointment
Remember to bring:

•  your class 6R learner's licence;
• one of the pieces of identification that was required on the day of the knowledge test;
• a duly completed certificate issued by a driving school attesting that you successfully completed a driving course;
• a new written authorization (PDF) signed by the person having parental authority if you are under age 18;
• a valid and signed registration certificate and proof of liability insurance for the motorcycle you will be using during the closed track test;
• payment in cash, by cheque - prepare two separate cheques, or with a debit card (except in mobile service units) to cover the cost of:
  • the test fee;
  • the licence issue fee.

During the test, the examiner will you give specific instructions. No statement will be made to trick or entrap you. If you do not understand the instructions, you may ask for clarification. You will not be asked to perform any manoeuvre that is dangerous or prohibited under the Highway Safety Code.

Once the test is over, the examiner will explain the results and indicate your strong points as well as the areas where there could be improvement, even if you passed.

If you fail the test
The closed track test passing mark is 75%. If you fail the closed track test, you must wait 14 days before trying again, in which case you will have to make another appointment with the SAAQ.

If you must cancel your appointment, please notify the SAAQ at least 48 hours ahead of time, or charges will apply.

In case of bad weather, please check to make sure your appointment has not been cancelled.

The motorcycle used for the closed track test
The SAAQ will not provide you with a motorcycle for the test. You must report to your closed track test with a motorcycle that is in good mechanical condition and registered for use on the public roadway. Off-road motorcycles, those with a side-car or three and four-wheelers will not be accepted.

If you are renting a vehicle, you must have with you the rental contract or payment receipt.

If you are not the owner of the motorcycle you will be using, it must have a cylinder capacity of more than 400 cc (corresponding to licence class 6A) to be accepted for the test. If you are the owner, you may use a motorcycle with a lower cylinder capacity for the closed track test.

Regardless of which motorcycle is used for the closed track test, you will not be allowed to have a passenger riding on the vehicle.

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