

If you attend an approved driving school in Ontario, you can take the road test at eight months. You will drive with this licence for 12 months before taking a road test. At age 16, you can apply for a G1, or beginner’s license.

Ontario uses a graduated driver’s licencing system. But here is a quick primer of the basics: The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) governs everything to do with driving in the province, and everything you will need to know can be found here. “To address the backlog of people waiting for road tests, we’re working to add more test appointments throughout the summer,” the Ministry said.Īdditionally, the Ministry says it will invest more than $16 million to increase road testing capacity provincewide by hiring 167 additional temporary driver examiners expand road testing hours, and introduce Saturday and Sunday road tests at locations where the demand is highest to alleviate the backlog.ĭrive tests are by appointment only and Service Ontario reminds residents to avoid showing up without an appointment.Īnyone looking to book a road test is asked to visit a G1 driver’s license in Ontario is not particularly difficult, although as with any bureaucracy there are rules and regulations to follow, and certain performance standards you must meet.

The Ministry of Transportation says that road tests already booked will be honoured, but did not provide further details. In-vehicle passenger tests have been prohibited since April 3, when Ontario entered the provincewide shutdown.

Ontario Ministry of Transportation June 14, 2021 To address the backlog of people waiting for road tests, we’re working to add more test appointments throughout the summer. G1/G2 and M1/M2 road tests resume across Ontario today by appointment only.
