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A 17-year-old wants a learner's licence. What must the person provide with the application?

  1. Written consent from a parent or legal guardian
  2. A letter from a school teacher
  3. A road test pass from a driving school
  4. Proof of a bank account
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Correct answer: Written consent from a parent or legal guardian

Unless the rules give an exception, a person younger than 18 must give written consent to apply for a driver's licence. A parent, a legal guardian or a person named in the rules gives it.

Source: Traffic Safety Act (S.N.S. 2025, c. 20), in force 19 October 2026, Section 83, Eligibility for licence

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026