Figured I would register and reply, as I had the same question before converting my license and found this thread while googling for an answer.
You do NOT need to take the knowledge test, even though it doesn't say that anywhere on the website. You have the option of waiving the knowledge test and they'll void your Canadian license. If you want to keep your existing license, then you have to take the knowledge test.
My Nova Scotia license expired on November 3rd so I just voided it. Interestingly, I still had an N on my license (new driver under the graduated system) because I rarely drive and haven't lived in Nova Scotia in years, but converted to a full license that expires concurrent with my TN Visa in 2017. Hope that helps and welcome to DC!
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Figured I would register and reply, as I had the same question before converting my license and found this thread while googling for an answer.
You do NOT need to take the knowledge test, even though it doesn't say that anywhere on the website. You have the option of waiving the knowledge test and they'll void your Canadian license. If you want to keep your existing license, then you have to take the knowledge test.
My Nova Scotia license expired on November 3rd so I just voided it. Interestingly, I still had an N on my license (new driver under the graduated system) because I rarely drive and haven't lived in Nova Scotia in years, but converted to a full license that expires concurrent with my TN Visa in 2017. Hope that helps and welcome to DC!