It's the Road Safety Education Program for class 1, the SAAQ's new mandatory training to obtain a heavy articulated vehicle driver's licence.
Since December 15, 2025.
Anyone seeking a class 1 licence for the first time. Current class 1 holders are not affected.
No, this requirement applies only to new candidates.
Transitional measures exist. If you held a valid class 1 learner's licence as of December 14, 2025, you can generally complete your process under the former rules, with a deadline that varies depending on your base licence (up to 2027 or 2029). Contact us to confirm your exact situation.
Both lead to a class 1 licence. The PESR is offered by private providers like our school, on a shorter, more flexible basis (125h). The DEP is a longer school program offered through the education network.
125 hours total: 75 hours of theory and 50 hours of practice.
It's an adapted training for holders of a class 2 or 3 licence for 24 months or more, which exempts certain skills already demonstrated, so a shorter training.
Not yet. The 24-month criterion is decisive. Use our quiz to find out exactly where you stand.
Notably: holding a class 5 licence for at least 24 months, no suspension or revocation in the last 2 years, and meeting medical and vision requirements. ⚠️ The exact thresholds (e.g. demerit points) must be confirmed case by case. Contact us for a free review.
The SAAQ requires a medical exam report (including a vision test) before authorizing the licence. We guide you through this step.
It depends on the number of points and your history. Good to know: points are officially recorded to your file at the time of payment or a guilty plea for an offence. We offer a free review of your file before you make any decision.
The SAAQ offers a driving experience recognition service for foreign-trained workers. Our team (speaking French, English and Arabic) can support you through this process. → See our dedicated Newcomers page for the full process.
Yes. A class 1 licence lets you drive class 1, 2 and 3 vehicles. Our school offers two training programs: class 1 and class 3.
F corresponds to air brakes (generally paired with automatic transmission), M to manual transmission. We offer training on both types.
Yes, the theory component can be taken entirely online, at a competitive price.
Online (live Zoom), in person, or a synchronized hybrid format that lets you stay with the same group throughout the training.
At an accelerated pace (up to 20h/week of theory, 6-8h/week of practice), the full training can be completed in 3 to 4 months.
Yes, in PDF format, at no charge, so you can study at home at your own pace.
The full program is offered at $7,000, with two options: an in-house payment plan of up to 6 equal installments, or a personal loan via Desjardins.
Up to 48 business hours. Your training can start immediately, without waiting for the response.
A tax credit representing 8 % of the training cost may apply, under a measure announced in Quebec's 2025-2026 budget, for training offered by institutions recognized by Revenu Québec. ⚠️ Check with an accountant or Revenu Québec to confirm your exact eligibility. We are not tax advisors.
Yes, contact us to arrange the transfer.
Yes, our team offers support in French, English and Arabic.
⚠️ Figure to refresh before launch (see README.md). Demand is strong: more than 1,200 class 1 driver positions are currently listed on major job boards in Quebec, and trucking remains one of the sectors most affected by the labour shortage in Canada.