Driving License

[Mrslong1]

I have a valid UK and American driving license. Do I have to pass another test when I go to Canada or will I be able to get a license conversion or something?

[Getting There]

Originally Posted by Mrslong1

I have a valid UK and American driving license. Do I have to pass another test when I go to Canada or will I be able to get a license conversion or something?

We believe the answer to that varies by Province. Here in Alberta, you will generally be able to exchange a valid UK driving licence for an Albertan one without examination.

Eamonn & Janet.

[Bevdeforges]

Exchanging a US license for another country's license is normally a function of what state your license is from. If your state grants reciprocity to the province in which you are living, chances are the province will exchange that state's license for a local one.
Cheers,
Bev

[miraculousmedal]

I hope mrslong1 wouldn't mind. I thought of asking my question through this thread as they are related.

First, is Alberta right-hand or left-hand drive? How long can we use International Driver's license in Alberta? Can we also convert driver's license from Taiwan without examination (like what Louise mentioned regarding UK ones)? How about driving school? How much do we spend on driving schools? How long will driving lessons take? Any links you can offer?

Thank you mrslong1...

[hartys7]

Originally Posted by Mrslong1

I have a valid UK and American driving license. Do I have to pass another test when I go to Canada or will I be able to get a license conversion or something?

you only need to re do your test in British Columbia but its pretty easy.
Louise

[hartys7]

Originally Posted by miraculousmedal

I hope mrslong1 wouldn't mind. I thought of asking my question through this thread as they are related.

First, is Alberta right-hand or left-hand drive? How long can we use International Driver's license in Alberta? Can we also convert driver's license from Taiwan without examination (like what Louise mentioned regarding UK ones)? How about driving school? How much do we spend on driving schools? How long will driving lessons take? Any links you can offer?

Thank you mrslong1...

all of Canada is right hand drive, 90 days to exchange licence in other provinces and 90 days to re take a BC test.

[Getting There]

Originally Posted by hartys7

all of Canada is right hand drive, 90 days to exchange licence in other provinces and 90 days to re take a BC test.

Our interpretation is that the person asking this question is in Taiwan, with a licence issued in that country. If that is the case, there is no reciprocal agreement between Alberta and Taiwan and testing will be required. The following link will help...
Service Alberta: Driver's Licence

Eamonn & Janet.

[miraculousmedal]

Originally Posted by Getting There

Our interpretation is that the person asking this question is in Taiwan, with a licence issued in that country. If that is the case, there is no reciprocal agreement between Alberta and Taiwan and testing will be required. The following link will help...
Service Alberta: Driver's Licence

Eamonn & Janet.

Thank you very much, Eamonn & Janet

[Getting There]

Originally Posted by miraculousmedal

Thank you very much, Eamonn & Janet

Our pleasure. Hope it helps.

Eamonn & Janet.

[miraculousmedal]

Originally Posted by Getting There

Our pleasure. Hope it helps.

Eamonn & Janet.

Yes. It really helps... Thanks