Department of Community Services
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Publications
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Emergency Measures Organization
- The Yukon Government's Emergency Measures Organization (EMO) publishes periodically newsletters in pdf format that provide emergency preparedness information and news about Yukon and national emergency management activities, procedures, and training exercises.
Lands
The new reference guide, a Summary to Land Management Authorities within Yukon Municipalities [1.8MB 
], is an overall reference that outlines the responsible agencies and jurisdictions for the many different aspects of land management within Yukon municipalities. - The Subdivision Approval Fact Sheet [67KB ] outlines the steps and approvals necessary to have land subdivided.
- The Land Rezoning Fact Sheet [372KB ] explains the steps involved in having land rezoned through the Yukon Government.
- The Whitehorse Copper Development is a land development project proposed by the Government of Yukon, Community Services to meet ongoing demands for Country Residential and Service Industrial properties within the City of Whitehorse.
Motor Vehices
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Airbrake Manual [2783.549 KB  ]
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| The color illustrations on air brake components makes this publication one of Canada's most popular instructional tools on air brake knowledge. This book will show you about brakes and breaking, components, how the system works, trailer systems, duel air systems, and how to perform a pre-trip inspection. | |
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Manual Sur Les Freins Pneumatiques [6936.702 KB ]
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| Conformément aux dispositions du système de classification des permis de conduire et plus particulièrement de l’autorisation d’utiliser les freins à air comprimé, le présent manuel a pour but d’expliquer le fonctionnement des systèmes de freinage pneumatique. | |
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Graduated Driver Licensing Brochure [115.475 KB ]
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| You're Behind the Wheel Now is the Graduated Driver Licensing brochure for new Yukon drivers. It goes hand in hand with the Driver's Basic Handbook and explains the process, restrictions, and conditions on how to enter as a new learner and leave as a trained novice driver. | |
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Driver's Basic Handbook for Cars and Light Trucks [1993.538 KB ]
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| This brochure contains a number of relevant instructions on how to safely operate a private motor vehicle. It includes information on how to obtain a licence, traffic control devices, basic driving skills, turns and intersections, lane driving, how to share the road, emergency driving tips, registration and insurance information, towing a trailer as well as how to be a responsible driver abiding by the law. | |
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Drivers Basic Handbook Class 1 - 4 [2399.365 KB ]
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Guide de la route Permis de Class 1 à 4 [2365.485 KB ]
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Taking Your Medical Condition into Account [137.338 KB ]
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| Explains how your medical condition may affect your ability to hold a Yukon driver's licence. It provides information about how decisions are made about your ability to drive safely, the appeal process and contact information. A form is included to authorize the release of information about your medical condition. | |
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Votre état de santé importe [137.335 KB ]
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| La présente brochure explique comment votre état de santé peut influer sur votre admissibilité à détenir un permis de conduire du Yukon et sur quoi le gouvernement du Yukon fonde son évaluation de votre capacité à conduire. On y explique également quels sont vos recours en cas de désaccord avec la décision rendue à votre égard. | |
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Motorcycle Operator Manual - Motorcycle Safety Foundation [618.749 KB ]
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| This handy publication contains instructions on how to prepare to ride a motorcycle, riding within your abilities, being in shape to ride and how to prepare for your test. In addition, there is information on how to select the right helmet, gear and motorcycle. This publication is available courtesy of Motorcycle Safety Foundation ( http://www.msf-usa.org/ ). | |
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Manuel du conducteur de Motocyclette [3809.159 KB ]
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| Pour conduire une motocyclette de façon sécuritaire en pleine circulation, il faut des habiletés et des connaissances particulières. |