Level One lasts 12 months. The Ministry of Transportation encourages all new drivers to take an approved driver-education course to help learn the proper driving skills and knowledge.
You should begin your training as soon as you become a Level One driver so you can get as much driving experience as possible. If you pass an approved course, you can complete Level One in eight months. While at Level One, the following rules apply:.
You must pass a road test of your driving skills to move to Level Two. At this time, you will be given a Class G2 licence. Level Two lasts at least 12 months. At this level, you have more privileges because of your driving experience. In addition, the following restrictions apply between the hours of midnight and 5 a. Exemptions: The passenger restrictions for G2 drivers aged 19 and under do not apply if you are accompanied by a fully—licensed driver in the front passenger seat, or if the passengers are members of your immediate family a guardian or those related to you by blood, marriage, common—law relationship or adoption.
After 12 months at Level Two, you may take a road test to qualify for full licence privileges. You must pass this test to get a Class G licence. Note: It is now law that all young drivers 21 and under, regardless of licence class, must have a blood-alcohol level of zero. Note: A restricted Class M licence for limited-speed motorcycle and moped drivers allows licence holders to drive only a limited-speed motorcycle and moped.
For more information on how to obtain a restricted Class M licence to drive a moped, and graduated licensing requirements, please read the Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook. Road tests check your driving skills in the vehicle and in traffic.
You will be tested on your ability to follow the rules of the road and safe driving practices. When you feel qualified to drive safely and confident enough to take your road test, schedule an appointment by internet, phone or in-person at any DriveTest Centre.
You must bring the appropriate vehicle to your road test. The vehicle must be fit, in proper working condition, plated and insured. If you are a Level One driver, an accompanying driver must come with you to the test centre. If you are a Level Two driver, be prepared to take alternate transportation home in case you fail your road test and are unqualified to drive.
No pets or passengers other than the driver examiner are allowed in the vehicle during a road test. Driving instructors, friends, relatives and translators may not accompany you during the test. All road tests have a set time frame. Before you begin your test, the examiner will inform you of the time you have to complete the test. You will not be asked to do anything illegal during the road test. The examiner will explain the test, and you should follow his or her instructions.
The examiner is not allowed to coach you during the test, so if you have any questions, ask them before you begin. Electronic driving aids such as automatic parallel-parking systems, lane monitoring, cruise control, and back cameras may not be used during the road test.
On a road test, you are required to demonstrate the proper skills in operating a motor vehicle without the reliance of driving aids for example, shoulder checks, mirror checks and so on. At the end of each test, the examiner will give you a complete report of your skills, and explain any mistakes you have made.
If you fail the test, the report will show you where you need to improve. When you have had more practice, you can make an appointment to take the test again. You must wait at least 10 days between tests. You must complete a Declaration of Highway Driving Experience form, describing the highway driving experience you have, before taking the road test. Bring the following items to the test:. If you cancel or reschedule your road test appointment with less than 48 hours notice, or if you fail to attend your appointment, your prepaid road-test fee will not be refunded.
Under certain extenuating circumstances only such as a death in your immediate family , the road-test fee will remain as a credit on your driving record. If your vehicle does not meet ministry standards for the purpose of a road test, or if there is a non-vehicle-related reason for which the examiner determines that the road test cannot be completed, the examiner declares the road test out-of-order.
If you have any concerns that your road test may be declared out-of-order, contact the DriveTest Centre before your scheduled test to discuss it. Ontario has licence-exchange agreements with every Canadian province and territory including Canadian Forces Europe.
Drivers will receive a full Class G licence, provided they have an equivalent class licence. If you have fewer than two years of driving experience, you may get credit for your experience and enter Level Two of the graduated licensing system. Once you have a total of two years of driving experience, you may take the Level Two road test to earn full driving privileges.
Driving customs vary from place to place. The rest of this handbook gives you information you need to pass your tests and to keep your driving privileges once you get your licence. The written test may ask you about:. Make sure you know the information in this handbook before you take these tests. Sample test questions that could appear on the knowledge test. A beginner driver education BDE course in a driving school that has been approved by the provincial government can teach you the skills and attitudes you need to be a safe and responsible driver.
The BDE course may also make you eligible to take your road test sooner and allow you to save money on insurance premiums. As well as teaching the basics, driver training emphasizes strategic driving techniques, positive driving attitudes and behaviour, avoiding driver distractions, risk perception and management, freeway driving, night driving and driving in adverse conditions. Most programs are designed for new drivers, but many driving schools also provide courses and services to upgrade your skills.
It may also bring you savings on your car insurance. All ministry-licenced driving schools offer in-class and in-car training for a fee. All lessons are taught by a ministry-licensed driving instructor. Ministry-approved BDE courses, offered by driving schools, must last a minimum of 40 hours.
You will be tested on more advanced driving skills. The process of getting your G is similar to getting your G There are many rules you need to follow after you get your licences.
These include the number of people you can have in your car, what level of alcohol you are allowed to have, and certain places you are allowed to drive. If you don't take one of the tests within that time frame, you must pay the renewal fees for another 5 years. How do I get my driver's licence? You will need: To be over years-old Identification: 1 a personal ID, like a health card, and 2 a foreign or Canadian passport, citizenship card, a Permanent Residency Card PRC or other permanent or temporary immigration documents.
After you get familiar with driving rules, go to a drive test Driver Examination Centre near you to write the test. Please try again.
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