Licence classes Graduated licensing

Your Q: What are the different classes and levels
of licences in Ontario?
Ontario Driver’s A: Ontario has different classes of licences
depending on what type of vehicle you will
Licence be driving. The most commonly used licence
class is the G licence, for cars, vans, and
Q: What is graduated licensing?
A: Graduated licensing is a way to introduce
beginners into the driving population in a
low-risk manner. New drivers build up to full
G class driving privileges in two stages:

small trucks. Some licence classes also have G1 Level 1: Holders must be accompanied by
levels: G and M licences are graduated a G licence holder with a minimum of 4 years of
driving experience. Additional conditions apply.
Frequently licences, allowing drivers to build experience.

Licence
Types of vehicles
May also
G2 Level 2: Holders may drive
unaccompanied, but are subject to certain
class drive
Asked Any car, van, or small truck
or combination of vehicle
conditions.

For more information about graduated licensing

G and towed vehicle up to

Questions
conditions and to learn about the M, M1, and M2 levels,
11,000 kg (max 4,600 kg visit the DriveTest website.
towed vehicle weight)

G2
From DriveTest and
the Ontario Ministry of
M1
Transportation
M2
https://drivetest.ca
https://www.ontario.ca/page/ministry-
transportation
G1
Level 1 of graduated
licensing
Level 2 of graduated
licensing
M
Motorcycles, mopeds, and
scooters
Level 1 of graduated
licensing
Level 2 of graduated
licensing
Any tractor-trailer
A combination
B School purposed bus
C Any regular bus
Any truck or combination
of vehicle and towed
D G
vehicle (max 4,600 kg
towed vehicle weight)
School purposed bus (24
E F, G
passenger max)
Regular bus (24 passenger
F G
max), ambulance
Preparing for your licence
Q: How do I prepare for my knowledge test?
G class with
G1 conditions A: You can use the official Ontario Ministry of
Transportation (MTO) Driver’s Handbook to
G class with prepare. The Driver’s Handbook is available
G1 conditions in its entirety online, for free, on the MTO
website. Physical copies can be bought at
D, G
DriveTest centres, select Driver and Vehicle
C, D, E, F, G Licence Issuing Offices, and many book
stores province-wide.
D, F, G
Q: How do I prepare for my road test?
A: You can prepare for your road test by
practising with a G licence holder with a
minimum of 4 years of driving experience or
by completing a certified driving course from
a Ministry-approved driving school.
 Getting your licence
Q: When can I get my licence?
A: Ontario residents can begin the licensing
process at the age of 16.
Q: How do I get my licence? How long does
it take? Where do I go?
A: Under the graduated licensing system, it
takes up to two years to obtain your full G
class licence.
To obtain your G1 licence you must complete
and pass a knowledge test.
To obtain your G2 licence you must complete
and pass the G1 road test. You can take the
G1 road test after 8 months of holding a G1
licence if you complete a certified driving
course from a Ministry-approved driving
school, or after 12 months if you have
practised without completing a course.
To obtain a full G licence you must complete
and pass the G2 road test. You can take the
G2 road test after 12 months of holding the
G2 licence. Some restrictions will remain on
your G class licence if you are a driver under
the age of 21.
All knowledge and road tests can be
completed at an Ontario DriveTest centre.
Visit the DriveTest website to see a list of
permanent and travelling DriveTest centre
locations.
For more information, to learn about the licensing process
for other classes of licences, or to access a list of Ministry-
approved driving schools, visit the DriveTest website.
Fees
Q: How much does it cost to get my
licence?
A: Fees vary based on licence class and
level. G class-related fees are listed below:
Service Fee
Class G1 licence package
• Knowledge test, G1 road test (to earn $158.25
G1 licence), and a five-year licence
Knowledge test (per extra attempt) $15.75
Class G2 road test (to earn G2 licence) $52.50
Five year licence $90.00
Class G road test (to earn G licence) $89.25
MTO Driver’s Handbook (physical
$16.00
copy, also available for free online)
Q: How can I pay any licence-related fees?
A: Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing
Offices accept cash, personal cheque, debit
card, VISA, MasterCard, or money order.
DriveTest centres accept cash, debit card,
VISA, MasterCard, money order, or traveller’s
cheques. They do not accept personal
cheques.
If you want to buy a physical copy of the
MTO Driver’s Handbook, it is available for
cash-only purchase.
For more information about the fees associated with other
classes of licences, including commercial and classified
licences, visit the DriveTest website.
Renewing your licence
Q: As a senior, how do I renew my licence?
A: Once drivers reach 80 years of age,
every two years they must:
• Take a vision test.
• Undergo a driver record review.
• Participate in a 45-minute Group Education
Session.
• Complete two brief, non-computerized in-
class screening assignments.
• If necessary, take a road test or submit
medical information from their doctor.
The process will take a total of about 2 hours.
Existing and valid licences are not revoked at
age 80, but all conditions for renewal must be
met to renew and keep your licence.
Replacing your licence
Q: How do I replace a lost licence?
A: Visit a Driver and Vehicle Licence Issuing
Office with two pieces of identification
bearing your signature. You will have your
photo retaken and pay a $10 fee. You will
receive a temporary licence until a
permanent one is mailed to you.
For a list of other acceptable forms of identification for
replacing a lost licence visit the DriveTest website.
If you lose your licence while out of province,
a temporary licence can be mailed to you.
When you return to Ontario, visit a DriveTest
centre to have your photo retaken and pay
the $10 fee.
For information about replacing a lost licence while out of
province for longer than six months, call (416) 235-2999.