How Much Does the G1 Test Cost in Ontario?

As of 2026, the Ontario G1 knowledge test fee is $16.25, payable at the DriveTest centre on the day of your test. This covers the administration of one test attempt. If you fail and need to retake it, you pay the $16.25 fee again each time. Most DriveTest centres accept debit, credit, and cash.

The $16.25 covers the G1 knowledge test itself — 40 multiple-choice questions on a computer terminal. It also includes a vision screening test administered at the counter before you sit the knowledge test. If you pass, the fee includes the temporary paper G1 licence issued on the day; your plastic licence card is mailed separately at no additional charge.

The G1 test fee is just the starting cost of Ontario's graduated licensing system. Budget for these additional costs:

According to DriveTest Ontario, walk into any centre during business hours — no advance booking is required for the G1 knowledge test. Bring acceptable ID (passport, birth certificate, or citizenship card plus your Ontario health card). The test is taken on a computer at the centre and results are immediate.