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dodad
11-08-2005, 01:57 PM
A buddy of mine was living in the dominion republic for 5 years.

He got his drivers licence there. (class 5)

And hes now in alberta.

He goes to the registry and they tell him the dominican republic they dont reconize there licenses and he will have to be a GDL learner.

So he will have to wait 1 year to drive by himself? He has class 7

What a joke~

Mr. Burns
11-08-2005, 02:02 PM
Ridiculous.

sputnik
11-08-2005, 02:06 PM
How old is he?

dodad
11-08-2005, 02:17 PM
28

ryder_23
11-08-2005, 02:19 PM
Not sure if you can do this...but why didnt get an international drivers liscence (my mom got one when she was travelling 2 years ago) and all you need is that piece of paper, valid drivers liscence from your country, and a passport (if he has a dominican passport). once again not sure if usuable in his case, or even obtainable, but it can/could of been an option.

Or tell him to move to sask and get a sask liscence, then move back here :rofl:

dont think there gdl yet, but another option.

Xtrema
11-08-2005, 02:30 PM
Actually, I'm glad this happens.

A lot of immigrants has driver licenses (or international dl) but never driven a car daily or in the climate/condition in Alberta.

GDL will keep these people off the road until they gain more experience.

Especially your buddy from the Dominician republic, I don't think he has ever driven on ice. Someone sitting next to him and show him a few things would be great for his 1st winter here.

Bill Cosby
11-08-2005, 02:34 PM
Originally posted by Xtrema
Actually, I'm glad this happens.

A lot of immigrants has driver licenses (or international dl) but never driven a car daily or in the climate/condition in Alberta.

GDL will keep these people off the road until they gain more experience.

Especially your buddy from the Dominician republic, I don't think he has ever driven on ice. Someone sitting next to him and show him a few things would be great for his 1st winter here.

totally agree

dodad
11-08-2005, 02:47 PM
Hes a canadian born and raised here. He moved there to be a teacher. He knows how to drive and what not as he was a farm kid. just never needed the licence on the farm.

So this GDL system you have to wait a year till you can drive by youreself?

The Rider
11-08-2005, 02:48 PM
I am a new resident to Alberta, having moved from a country that does not have a
reciprocal licensing agreement. What do I need to do to get my Alberta Class 5
licence?

New drivers being licensed in Alberta on or after May 20, 2005 that move from countries
with no reciprocal licensing agreement and requesting full Class 5 licence privileges are
subject to an advanced road test.
Drivers from non-reciprocal countries with 2 or more years of driving experience who
present a valid driver’s licence will need to under go a complete driver’s examination.
This includes a knowledge and vision test and a practical Class 5 advanced road test.
Before being issued a regular operators licence, the client will need to produce proof of 2
or more years driving experience, in the form of, an out of country driver’s licence with
date of first issue OR a confirmation letter from the country where licensed. If the driver
chooses to take a basic Class 5 road test, the client becomes a GDL driver and must
remain in this stage for a minimum of 1 year.
Drivers with less than 2 years driving experience will need to successfully pass a
knowledge and vision test and a practical basic Class 5 road test. These drivers will
become Class 5 GDL probationary drivers and will be subject to all GDL conditions.
They become eligible for an advanced Class 5 road test and full licence only after
obtaining 2 or more years driving experience. Proof of driving experience from the
country they were licensed in is required. Without the proof, they will remain in GDL for
a minimum period of 2 years, in which the last 12 consecutive months are licence
suspension or cancellation free.
NOTE: Alberta has reciprocal licensing agreements with the following countries:

http://www.saferoads.com/pdf/ART_qanda.pdf

It would appear that your buddy just needs to do an advanced road test to get his class 5. I noticed when I was getting my car registered that certain registries are definitely more knowledgable than others, especially when it comes to less common things. Southland registry worked well for me, maybe give them a try.

Xtrema
11-08-2005, 03:10 PM
Originally posted by dodad
just never needed the licence on the farm.

So he's never licensed here in Canada. To the system, he's a noob, no matter is he has driven since the age of 3.

dodad
11-08-2005, 03:25 PM
He just talked to registry they will skip the gdl program he just needs one road test. He needs to have a letter from the country like a drivers abstract.

Kobe
11-08-2005, 04:13 PM
Sorry, i was in the dominican this year..

I sure as hell, hope he doesn't get his licence.
No offence, but there is NO RULES to driving down there..

A red light to them means yeild... they don't have stop signs, and no speed limits, but I must admit they do drive pretty slow...

There is also A TON of drinking and driving down there...

We were gunna rent a moped till we saw how they drive down there... I was to scared lol


Unless his a really good driver, and none of the above he did in the DR...

JCX
11-08-2005, 05:28 PM
Originally posted by Xtrema
Actually, I'm glad this happens.

A lot of immigrants has driver licenses (or international dl) but never driven a car daily or in the climate/condition in Alberta.

GDL will keep these people off the road until they gain more experience.

Especially your buddy from the Dominician republic, I don't think he has ever driven on ice. Someone sitting next to him and show him a few things would be great for his 1st winter here.

EXACTLY. I support that rule 1000%.

Driving is not a right in this country, so play by the rules or ride the bus. It's far too easy to get a license in Canada anyways.

dodad
11-08-2005, 05:45 PM
Originally posted by The Rider


http://www.saferoads.com/pdf/ART_qanda.pdf

It would appear that your buddy just needs to do an advanced road test to get his class 5. I noticed when I was getting my car registered that certain registries are definitely more knowledgable than others, especially when it comes to less common things. Southland registry worked well for me, maybe give them a try.

Thanks for the info. He talked to the registries and youre right. Hes just waiting for a drivers abstract to be sent through fax. I hear driving down there can be a nightmare but hes never had speeding ticket nor accidernt while down there. Hes by far a better driver then most i see on calgary roads.

Kobe
11-08-2005, 06:50 PM
Originally posted by dodad


Thanks for the info. He talked to the registries and youre right. Hes just waiting for a drivers abstract to be sent through fax. I hear driving down there can be a nightmare but hes never had speeding ticket nor accidernt while down there. Hes by far a better driver then most i see on calgary roads.


Thats becuase there is no speed limits and rules...

lastprodigy
11-08-2005, 07:33 PM
Originally posted by Kobe



Thats becuase there is no speed limits and rules...



yeah its pretty nutzo down there, but as it is in most 3rd world countries :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Police
11-08-2005, 10:47 PM
Originally posted by lastprodigy




yeah its pretty nutzo down there, but as it is in most 3rd world countries :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

yeah and pedestrians HAVE to yield to cars...:D