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What is the youngest age at which a resident can apply for a Class 7 learner's licence?

  1. 14 years
  2. 15 years
  3. 16 years
  4. 18 years
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Correct answer: 16 years

A resident must be at least 16 years old to get a learner's licence. This is the first step in the graduated licence program.

Source: Nova Scotia Driver's Handbook (Service Nova Scotia, 2000, reprinted with revisions to 2017), Chapter 1, Your Driver's Licence: Getting a Learner's Licence (called Class 7), page 6

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026