Graduated Licensing Timeline
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Getting your G1
To get your G1 you must:
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Pass a written test about the rules of the road, which you can study for using the Ontario’s Official Driver Handbook
- Pass a vision test
- Get more information here
Driving with your G1
While you have your G1, you must:
- 0% BAC
- Ensure all passengers wear a seatbelt
- No driving between 12AM – 5AM
- No driving on express freeways
- Must be accompanied by a Class G driver with a minimum of 4 years driving experience
- Learn about our driving course
G1 Exit Road Test
- You can take the G1 Exit Road Test after 8 months (12 months without attending a licensed driving school)
- The exam tests basic driving skills, like stopping, parking, turning, etc
- Learn about our driving course
Driving with your G2
- Drive solo
- Permitted on all roads
- 0% BAC
- Passengers must equal seatbelts*
- Get ready for your road test
*If you are under 19 with your G2, between midnight and 5AM, you may only drive with one passenger, unless you are accompanied by a fully licensed driver or the passengers are immediate family
G2 Exit Road Test
- You can take the G2 Exit Road Test after 12 months with your G2
- The test covers skill such as freeway driving and parallel parking, among other advanced driving skills
- Once you pass, you get your full G Licence!
- Get more information and discover how to book your road test here.
Caution!
These penalties can apply if you are convicted of a Highway Traffic Act offence that results in four or more demerit points, or if you break graduated licensing rules
- First Offence: 30 day suspension of your licence
- Second Offence: 60 day suspension of your licence
- Third Offence: Lose your novice licence. You are required to restart the graduated licensing program, including re-paying all fees, losing any time discount you earned and time you were credited, and retaking all tests.
For more information, visit Ontario.ca