What Happens After Passing the G1 Test in Ontario?
After passing the G1 knowledge test, DriveTest issues your G1 licence card on the spot. You can begin driving immediately under G1 restrictions, which include a licensed supervisor, 0 BAC, no driving between midnight and 5 a.m., and no 400-series highways. You must hold your G1 for at least 12 months before booking a G2 road test.
Key Facts
- A fully licensed driver (held a G licence for 4+ years) must be in the front passenger seat
- Your blood alcohol concentration must be exactly 0.00
- Drugs that impair driving are also prohibited (0 tolerance)
- No driving between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
- No driving on 400-series highways or high-speed expressways
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You Get Your Licence the Same Day
When you pass both sections of the G1 knowledge test, DriveTest prints and issues your G1 licence card before you leave the centre. You do not need to wait for it to arrive in the mail. The $158.25 fee you paid when booking covers both the G1 licence and your first road test booking, so no additional fee is due at this point.
Your G1 Driving Restrictions
As a G1 driver, you are legally allowed to drive on Ontario roads, but only under the following conditions.
- A fully licensed driver (held a G licence for 4+ years) must be in the front passenger seat
- Your blood alcohol concentration must be exactly 0.00
- Drugs that impair driving are also prohibited (0 tolerance)
- No driving between midnight and 5:00 a.m.
- No driving on 400-series highways or high-speed expressways
- All occupants must wear seat belts
- The supervising driver must not be over the legal BAC limit either
Your Path to the G2 Road Test
You must hold your G1 licence for a minimum of 12 months before you can take the G2 road test. If you complete a Ministry-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course, this wait is shortened to 8 months. Use this time to log as many supervised practice hours as possible.
- 12-month wait without BDE (8 months with BDE)
- Book your G2 road test at any DriveTest centre
- G2 test fee is approximately $53.75
- Your G1 is valid for 5 years total
Start Practicing Right Away
The best thing you can do after getting your G1 is to start driving with a qualified supervisor as often as possible. Consistent practice builds muscle memory, confidence, and the habits examiners look for on the G2 road test. Consider enrolling in a BDE program to get structured in-car instruction and shorten your wait time.
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How to Get Your G2 Licence in Ontario
To get your G2 licence in Ontario, you must hold a G1 for at least 12 months (8 months with a BDE course), then pass a G2 road test at a DriveTest centre. The road test costs approximately $53.75 and evaluates your ability to drive safely in everyday traffic conditions.
Read answerWhat Are the G1 Licence Restrictions in Ontario?
G1 drivers in Ontario must be accompanied at all times by a fully licensed G driver with at least 4 years of experience in the front passenger seat. G1 holders cannot drive on 400-series highways or expressways with limits above 80 km/h, cannot drive between midnight and 5 AM, cannot have any blood alcohol content, and cannot carry more passengers than there are working seatbelts.
Read answerDo You Need a G1 to Start BDE in Ontario?
You do not need a G1 licence to enrol in and begin the classroom portion of a BDE course in Ontario. However, you must have a valid G1 before participating in any in-car driving lessons. Most driving schools allow you to start the 20-hour classroom segment first and obtain your G1 before the in-car sessions begin.
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