A View of the Graduated Licensing System in Canada

One of the biggest legislative trends is the passage of graduated licensing systems. These statutes introduce new drivers to driving privileges slowly. That way, teens get practice under lower risk conditions before being allowed full driving privileges. Graduated Licensing was passed by the government on April 1, 1994. This new system of acquiring your license has three levels and gradually introduces drivers to the dangerous roadways. This method is very efficient and has reduced the number of accidents greatly. Studies show that drivers that acquired their licenses before 1994 have caus…