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Licences and penaltiesQuestion 176 of 202

What is the minimum age to become a Class 5P probationary driver?

  1. 15 years
  2. 17 years
  3. 18 years
  4. 16 years
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Correct answer: 16 years

You must be at least 16 years old. You must also finish the 12-month learner stage and pass the Class 5 road test.

Source: Driver's Manual: A guide to safely operate cars and light trucks (Government of the Northwest Territories, revised August 2022), Chapter 1, Graduated Driver Licensing Program, page 11

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026