Getting Your NB Learners License or Class 7 Level 1

You must be at least 16 years old to begin the process to get your NB learners license. If you are under the age of 18, you will need to provide consent documentation witnessed by a non-relative.

Studying for any sort of test can be stressful, so to ensure you can absorb as much information as possible, it's a good idea to spread out your studying over a longer time period vs. trying to memorize everything over a couple of days. Give yourself at least a couple of weeks to work through all the material.

Everything you need to know about learning how to drive in New Brunswick is summarized in the New Brunswick Driver's Handbook. Make sure you read the handbook from cover to cover, to be prepared for anything you might see on the knowledge test.

New Brunswick Driver's Handbook

After learning the NB road signs and road rules in the New Brunswick Driver's Handbook, the best way to test your knowledge is by using our NB Class 7 practice tests. These tests are designed to look and feel exactly like the actual NB permit test and will help you be 100% prepared for your test day.

The NB driving test is structured as 40 multiple choice questions. Each question has 4 potential correct answers. In order to pass, you must score a minimum 32/40 correct.

• You must demonstrate a strong understanding of NB road signs, rules and laws in order to pass
• The test will be marked on the spot and you need to answer a minimum of 32/40 in order to pass
• You don't need an appointment to write the test at any NB Examiner Service but it's a good idea to arrive at least an hour before closing so you have enough time to write the test and get your vision tests
• To ensure you successfully pass, spend a good amount of time reading through the NB Driver's Handbook as well as practicing with our NB Class 7 driving tests

In addition to the written test you will also be required to pass a New Brunswick vision screening (20/40 best eye).

At minimum the NB learners license test is available in English and French. Reach out to your Service NB driver test location for more information on other languages that may be available.

Being 100% rested before taking your NB written test is a great way to set yourself up to do well on the test.

Even though you can take the NB learners license test without an appointment, it's still a good idea to arrive well in advance of closing time. You need enough time to take the test, have your vision tested and potentially fill out any paperwork.

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Put aside all the necessary documents the night before so your not rushing to find them in the morning.

Identity Documents:

In order to take the NB learners license examination, you need to bring at least one acceptable identification document

Acceptable NB Identity Documents

Residency Documents:

You will also need to provide at least two documents that show proof of New Brunswick residency.

Acceptable NB Proof Of Residency Documents

Consent Documents:

If you are under the age of 18 you will need to provide parent/guardian consent witnessed by a non-relative

If you need glasses or contacts to drive make sure you take them along.

Your first written test attempt fee is $25.

New Brunswick Licensing Fees

If for some reason you don't pass the written test, you can pay a re-write fee of $15 and retake the test. Contact your location Service New Brunswick Office for more information on wait times between re-test attempts.

Your Class 7 level 1 NB learners license is valid for 4 years.

If you've graduated from a recognized licensed driving school, your wait time is 8 months, otherwise you must remain at the Class 7 level 1 stage for 12 months before you can take the road test to advance to level 2.

You must always drive with an accompanying driver in the front passenger seat (Class 5 or higher licence for a minimum of 3 years).

Your blood alcohol level should always be at zero.

No passengers except the supervising driver are allowed in the vehicle with you.

A person with a NB learners license is prohibited from driving between the hours of midnight and 5 am.

Driving while using a handheld device (cellphone, tablet etc) is against the law in NB.