The Class 5 Saskatchewan Novice License - 1 & 2

You must be at least 16 (with parental/guardian approval) to apply for a Saskatchewan novice license.

All Saskatchewan drivers must complete driver training, either during or after the time they get their Saskatchewan 7L learner licence. For information on how to complete the driver training, either with a certified driving instructor or through a high school driver education program, visit our Saskatchewan learners license section.

Before moving to the Class 5 Novice 1 stage, all SK drivers must drive with their 7L learner licence, probation/interruption free (includes non-renewal, refusal, suspension) for a minimum of 9 months.

Between the Novice 1 and Novice 2 stages, you must drive with your Class 5 Novice 1 licence for 12 months, excluding any license probation or suspensions.

In order to take the road test to get your Class 5 Novice 1 licence, you need to book your road test in advance:

Book Your Saskatchewan Road Test Online With My SGI

Book Your Saskatchewan Road Test Through A Motor Licence Issuer

Visit Your SK Examination Office To Book Your Road Test

The 9 months wait period between getting your SK 7L licence and applying for your Saskatchewan Novice license level 1, should be focused on getting as much driving practice as possible. Some key skills you need to be able to demonstrate confidently are:

• Starting, stopping and turning the vehicle
• Navigating through traffic while obeying the signs and signals
• Driving in the proper lanes and driving through both controlled and uncontrolled intersections
• Parking (straight, reverse and parallel)
• Identifying/anticipating potential road hazards
• Exhibiting safe driving techniques, for example, remaining within speed limits etc.

Before the road test can begin, the driving examiner will inspect your vehicle and confirm that it can be used for the road test. Some key things to keep in mind:

• Familiarize yourself with your vehicle controls before arriving at the test (how to turn on the wipers, emergency flashers etc)
• Ensure your windshield meets the road test windshield standards
• Ensure all key components (signal lights, brake lights, horn) are in working order
• Make sure your vehicle has a valid, mounted license plate, other appropriate documentation and SK vehicle insurance

Your road test will take approximately 20 minutes, but the timing can be influenced by weather conditions, traffic etc. Remember to stay calm and focus on the driving skills you should have thoroughly practiced. You need to get 9 demerit points or less as per the examiners' checklist in order to pass.

• Stay within the posted speed limits and don't drive based on the speed other cars are going
• Be aware of school zones and possible speed limit restrictions
• Maintain a safe distance from other vehicles
• Always scan an intersection when driving through even if it's a green light
• Make a complete stop at all stop signs, show that you're checking for traffic and then slowly pull through the intersection
• Always check your blind spots when changing lanes for other cars and for pedestrians/cyclists when making a right turn

Once the Class 5 road test is done, you will drive back to the examination center and be told if you passed or failed. The driving examiner will also give you feedback on areas for improvement if needed.

Being more rested means you will be more alert and able to confidently demonstrate your driving skills during the SK Class 5 road test.

Even with a pre-scheduled appointment, it's always safer to plan to arrive at least 30 minutes in advance.

To avoid having to repay for an appointment, make sure you cancel well in advance of your test time otherwise you could lose your pre-booked test fee.

To ensure that your vehicle meets the vehicle safety standards, make sure you check all key components beforehand (horn, signals etc). Bring a vehicle in good working order to the test site.

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

You should have paid your $55 Class 5 road test fee when pre-booking your appointment.

Saskatchewan Licensing Fees

Make sure you bring in your Class 7L learner licence with you when going for the Class 5 road test.

If for some reason you don't pass the Class 5 road test, you can book another test right away, but you have to wait at least 2 weeks until you can take it again.

Once you've passed your Class 5 road test, you can visit a motor license issuer and validate your licence after paying the $15 "change driver's license class" administrative fee.

You must remain at the Saskatchewan novice license level 1 stage for at least 6 months and remain within the Novice 1 license restrictions.

After 6 months of safe driving at the Novice 1 level, you will automatically be mailed a Class 5 Novice 2 license and must drive under the specific restrictions.

You must remain at the Class 5 Saskatchewan Novice License 2 stage for 12 months incident free before graduating the Saskatchewan GDL program.

You must maintain a blood alcohol level of zero at all times

All handheld devices (phones, tablets etc.) are not allowed while driving.

• Your passengers are limited to the number of working seat belts in the vehicle
• Only 1 passenger can be a non-family members and all other passengers must be family members
• Only immediate family members can be passengers between the hours of midnight and 5 am

• Your passengers are limited to the number of working seat belts in the vehicle.