Does Anyone Know About International Driving License?
Q: I am from Pakistan and hold a valid driving license till November
2003. I just came to know about International Driving License and want
to have this license made from Pakistan if beneficial. Unfortunately
i dont have that much information about this license so i would
appreciate if somebody
here could help me and tell me the advantages of this international
driving license in Canada?
Should i have this driving license made from Pakistan?
Is it easy to get Canadian driving license if have a International
driving license and what impact does this have in getting a Canadian
driving license?
A:International driver licence will allow you to drive in Canada for one
year. It will allow you to rent a car in Canada. Maybe it will allow you
to buy a car in Canada (I am not sure). It will NOT allow you to take
driving lessons in Canada. It will NOT have any impact on getting a
Canadian driver licence. It will NOT help you get a Canadian driver
licence faster.
However, if you have proof that you have several years of driving
experience, you may be able to receive a Canadian driver licence faster.
Having an international driver licence will not help, since it is not
proof of driving experience.
The International driver licence, which is mostly for tourists and
temporary visitors, does not help in any way to get licenced in Canada
permanently.