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They do not include Class 5, 6, 7 and 8.  \nThe Classes of licences associated with passenger vehicles in Nova Scotia are:  \nClass 7 Learner’s Licence  \nIt is necessary for all drivers to have previously fulfilled the requirements of a Class 7 Learner’s Licence, including not operating the vehicle without a fully licenced (Class 5 or above) supervising driver in the front seat, and no passengers.  \nClass 7 is a prerequisite for learning to drive class 5 vehicles (see below.)  \nClass 5  \nThis most common of licences is required to drive cars, pick-up trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans with a seating capacity of less than 24. It is a non-commercial licence.  \nA Class 5N licence cannot be used as a level for upgrade to 4 or above. Class 5N licences are for drivers with less than 2 years experience. They also operate under some restrictions (Condition 47) .  \nClass 4 (commercial)  \nThis licence is for driving smaller buses and vans seating between 10-24 passengers for compensation, taxis and ambulances.  \nClass 4 restricted with condition 16 (commercial)  \nClass 4 restricted with condition 16 is for community transportation drivers, taxi, limo or rideshare drivers. The difference between it anda Class 4 is that a knowledge test is no longer required, although you must complete a Driver’s Medical Examination report.  \nClass 3 (commercial)  \nThis Class is for driving vehicles or vehicle-trailer combinations with a weight greater than 14,000 kilograms.  \nClass 2 (commercial)  \nClass 2 allows the holder to drive large passenger vehicles (over 24 passengers) .  \nClass 1 (commercial)  \nClass 1 allows the holder to drive large passenger vehicles (over 24 passengers) and also semi-trailers and tractor-trailer combinations.  \nThe following two classes do not pertain to passenger transportation:  \nClass 6 is for driving motorcycles and motor-driven cycles. Class 8 for driving farm tractors.  \nToolkiT for rTA TrAnsporTATion MAnAgers | © Nova Scotia Community Transportation Network | April 2022 2  \nWhat Type of Professional Drivers Licence do you need?  \nWhat type of vehicle does your organization own?  \nSeating capacity more than 24 passengers  \nSeating capacity between 10 and 24 passengers  \nSeating capacity of 8 passengers, excluding the driver  \nAny single vehicle not exceeding 14,000 kg  \nCommercial Licensing Upgrades for Classes 1-4  \nTo apply for your upgrades  \nfor Commercial Class 1-4 Licence, you must:  \n• be age 19 for Class 1, 2, 3 and 18 for Class 4  \n• have 1 year experience with at least Class 5 licence (not a 5N)  \n• pay for and pass written test for the Class of licence upgrade  \n• pass a Driver Medical Examination report from a licensed healthcare provider, to be periodically renewed; cost to be paid by applicant  \n• pay for and pass road test in a Class 1-4 vehicle  \n• pay for licence upgrade  \nTo upgrade to another class of licence, you must first meet certain criteria. Depending on the class of licence you want to get, this process may involve classroom training, road testing and knowledge testing.  \n• You must be at least 19 years old and have a full driver licence before you can take the test. You can’t take the test if you have a learner’s licence (class7) or are newly licensed (Graduated Licence 5N or 6N) .  \n• Study the Professional Drivers Manual before your appointment. It contains information you n","cbCaiuxqheg7bngN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuxqheg7bngN","pdf",901291,"English","# Driver’s Licence Classes in Nova Scotia\n## Licence classes for passenger and rural transportation\n## Commercial licensing upgrades for Classes 1-4\n## Costs and road-test process","[{\"question\":\"What licences are required to operate vehicles in Nova Scotia public roads and highways?\",\"answer\":\"Nova Scotia requires residents who operate a motor vehicle on public roads and highways to hold the proper driver’s licence class for the vehicle they want to operate.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the prerequisite pathway involving Class 7 and Class 5?\",\"answer\":\"Class 7 Learner’s Licence is required first, including having a fully licensed supervising driver in the front seat and no passengers. 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