G1 Driver’s License (Ontario)

The G1 license is the first level of Ontario’s graduated licensing system. It allows you to start learning how to drive legally in Ontario.

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Key points

Quick summary for newcomers in Ontario.

  • Ontario uses a graduated licensing system: G1 → G2 → G.
  • G1 is a knowledge test + learner rules. G2 is your first road test. G is the full licence.
  • Fees and rules can change — always confirm on official DriveTest / Ontario pages.
  • If you fail a test, you usually pay again to rebook that attempt.

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Key facts (costs & timelines)

High-level overview (always confirm official sources).

G1 licence package (knowledge + G2 test + 5-year licence)
$159.75 (DriveTest fee)
Knowledge test (extra attempt / retake)
$16.00
G2 road test (one attempt)
$53.75
G road test (one attempt)
$91.25
Note
Fees can change — confirm on DriveTest before booking.

Step-by-step preview

What you’ll do in the wizard.

Confirm eligibility
You must be at least 16 years old and live in Ontario.
Bring required documents
Bring identification that shows your legal name, date of birth, and signature.
Pass the knowledge test
You must pass a written test about road rules and traffic signs.
Receive your G1 license
After passing the test, you will receive your G1 license.
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Glossary

Simple meanings for common terms.

G1Learner licence level. You pass a knowledge test and drive with restrictions.
G2Intermediate licence level. You pass your first road test.
GFull licence. You pass the final road test.
Knowledge testWritten test about rules of the road and road signs.
Road testDriving test in a car with an examiner (G2 and G levels).
DriveTestOntario test centres that run knowledge tests and road tests for MTO.