Mandatory when claiming more than 12 months previous driving experience. To study for the written test, you’ll want to review the official Ministry of Transportation Driver’s Handbook, which can be purchased for 16. This includes the written knowledge test to get the license, and the road test you’ll need to take to obtain your G2. For full requirements and additional criteria, please visit DriveTest.ca. To get your G1, which remains valid for five years, it will cost 158.25.
Must demonstrate a minimum of 12 years experience. Must be valid Must have an expiry date Licenses are not required to be surrendered To apply for credit, applicants must demonstrate the following: All applicants will still be required to pass a vision test and knowledge test. Upon passing the G road test, a full "G" license is awarded to the driver.Īpplicants from out of country may still qualify for credit in respect to mandatory test and wait times. Again, after obtaining a full year of driving experience holding a G2 license, you qualify for the second level road test (G road test). Once passing this test, you obtain a "G2" license. Individuals who do not hold a valid driver's license must obtain one full year of driving experience in Ontario before qualifying to take the first level road test (G2 road test). Ontario's graduated licensing system has two levels: level 1 or class G1 and level 2 or class G2.
The following information pertains to individuals who hold driver licenses from countries to which Ontario does not hold a license exchange agreement.
Obtaining a Driver's License for Out of Country Drivers Please review complete information on this program at DriveTest.ca. Foreign driver's license will be surrendered at the time of exchange.Provided adequate proof of foreign driving experience.written knowledge test regarding Ontario's traffic rules.Present a valid foreign driver's license (if it is not in English or French, it must be accompanied by a translation from a qualified translator).The Ministry of Transportation abides by a reciprocal exchange agreement for licensed drivers with two or more years of driving experience within the last three years between the following provinces/countries:īelow is a brief overview of this program including requirements for applicants: Obtaining a Driver's License from a Province/Country under the Reciprocity Agreement
For full information, please see the Ministry of Transportation website.