An Authorized Instruction Stage applies to:
- drivers who held a Learner’s licence prior to April 1, 2002
- experienced drivers whose licence has been de-classed
- experienced drivers transferring to Manitoba and requiring driver examinations
- drivers who are learning to operate Class 1–4 vehicles
- operators of heavy and agricultural equipment
Drivers with a Class 5A licence must:
- be at least 16 years of age
- not have drugs or alcohol in their system
- be accompanied by a qualified supervising driver, as the only front seat passenger (The supervising driver must hold a valid licence and have held a Class 5F licence for at least three years. The supervising driver must have less than .05 blood alcohol concentration and must not fail a drug screening test.)
- not operate a Class 3 motor vehicle registered as a farm truck
- not operate off-road vehicles along or across highways
For Classes 1–4 Authorized Instruction, you must:
- for Classes 2-4, hold at least a Class 5 Intermediate or Authorized Instruction licence
- for Class 1, hold at least a Class 5 Full licence
- be a minimum of 18 years of age
- pass the knowledge test and meet the vision and medical standards
- complete a minimum two week learning period
- cannot have drugs or alcohol in your system if you’re under the drug and alcohol restriction in Class 5
- be accompanied by a qualified supervising driver who holds a valid licence, has held a Class 5F licence for at least three years, and a licence in the class of vehicle being driven for at least two years (The supervising driver must have less than .05 blood alcohol concentration and must not fail a drug screening test.)