New Brunswick has become the first province in Canada to offer an online written driver’s test.
Drivers will be able to take their Class 7.1 written tests online, which include road sign recognition and rules of the road knowledge.
“An increasing number of our customers want the convenience and safety of online transactions rather than in-person visits to a service centre,” said Service New Brunswick Minister Mary Wilson in a news release.
“As one of our most requested services, particularly from our younger customers, being able to offer the written driver’s test online is a significant step towards reaching our goal of having 70 per cent of all transactions completed online.”
The software being used leverages artificial intelligence to make sure the test takers are not cheating.
It uses the applicant’s web browser and camera to take their photo at the beginning, and then again randomly throughout the test.
Each candidate will have 30 minutes to complete the multiple-choice tests and will receive an email with their results.
Those who pass can then go to a Service New Brunswick centre after four business days to complete the vision screening, provide identity and residency documentation, have a photo taken, and pay for their licence.
New Brunswickers who prefer to take their test in-person will still be able to do so.
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