Driving Help
Having a driver’s license is a very important part of settling in Southwest Canada. Because of the limited availability of public transportation and long distances between communities, it helps to have your own vehicle. Before you can get behind the wheel, you’ll need to go through driving lessons to learn the rules of the road in Canada.
Driver education for newcomer adults.
Newcomers seeking a driver’s license will need to attend a required 6 hours of in-class driving lessons. These classes are normally held on Saturdays every 4-6 weeks. During these classes, you will become familiar with signs and scenarios you will encounter on the road. This is very important as you will be tested on your understanding of traffic and sign knowledge while getting your license.
To register for in-class driving lessons, see the sign-up sheet in the Welcome Centre.
To support our newcomers in receiving their license, we will provide you with contacts for driver instructors for scheduling your in-car sessions. These in-car sessions are where you will apply your in-class learnings while out on the road. Your instructor will be there to educate you as you go and help to improve your driving performance.
To familiarize yourself with some online learning materials, visit SGI’s website >
Getting a Canadian driver’s license.
There are certain fees associated with getting a Saskatchewan driver’s license and this can turn into a significant obstacle for some newcomers. Fortunately, we receive funding from the government to support our clients with these costs. However, it is important to note that the funding we receive is limited and can not be applied to everyone.
If you have any questions regarding in-class schedules, contact information for driver instructors of funding support, connect with us!
