Which license is exempt from Phase One requirements under the GDL program?

The Class M License, which is specifically for operating motorcycles, is exempt from the Phase One requirements under the Graduated Driver License (GDL) program. The GDL program is designed to ease new drivers into the responsibilities of driving by implementing a series of restrictions and requirements that must be met before they can obtain a full license.

Phase One typically applies to novice drivers who are working towards obtaining a provisional license. This phase includes certain limitations, such as restrictions on driving at night or carrying passengers. However, the Class M License, being focused on motorcycle operation, has its own set of evaluation and training protocols that do not fall under the same umbrella as the standard GDL requirements for automobile drivers.

Other licenses, such as a Class C (regular passenger vehicle), provisional, and commercial licenses, are subject to the GDL framework, which emphasizes gradual exposure to driving responsibilities to ensure safety and skill development. The exclusion of the Class M License from these requirements recognizes the distinct nature of motorcycle riding and the specialized training needed for it.