How to get your Drivers Licence in Ontario
Fast track your licence
Are you a new driver and interested in learning the steps to become a fully licensed driver in Ontario? Check out the steps below! We are a Ministry of Transportation approved Beginner Driver Education Course provider and recommend you register after you’ve completed your written G1 Exam. You can get your get your license 4 months earlier AND you may be eligible to save on insurance!
Benefits of the Beginner Driver Education Course
- Shorter wait time to complete your G2 Road Test (G1 Exit) (8 months compared to 12)
- Graduates with a Driver License History may be eligible for an insurance discount
- Become a confident, safe driver
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STEP 1: Pass Your G1 Test
Study your Driver’s Handbook and take your G1 written test at the DriveTest office.
The Drivers Handbook is available at our office for $20.00 + HST or at our local DriveTest office located in the Churchill Plaza.
STEP 2: Register
Sign up for a Ministry of Transportation approved Beginner Driver Education Course provided by Our Driving School!
This course requires that you complete 20 hours of in-class learning + 10 hours of independent study + 10 hours of in-car lessons with one of our knowledgeable and licensed driving instructors.
STEP 3: Take your G2 road test (G1 Exit)
You now are able to take your first road test – the G1 Exit. With the Beginner Education Course you’re able to take this test 4 months earlier! Still unsure if you’re ready? We can help by providing you with a refresher lesson.
STEP 4: Take your G road test (G2 Exit)
1 year after passing your G2 road test, you’re eligible to take your final road test, the G2 Exit (G) road test. After passing this test, congratulations, you’re now a FULLY LICENSED driver in Ontario!
A year is a long time, and you may have developed some bad driving habits over time. No worries, if you’re in need of a refresher lesson prior to your test OR a safe & reliable vehicle to use for your G2 Exit, we’re here to help!
Congratulations!
If you have followed this guide, you have your full licence and are on your way to saving money on insurance! To discover if you’re eligible to save on insurance, visit a Service Ontario office and ask for your Drivers License History, you may be eligible to receive a discount! You’ve also shaved 4 months off your driving licence journey. Enjoy being a safe, confident and fully licensed driver with Our Driving School!
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ELIGIBLE FOR AN INSURANCE DISCOUNT?
After the course is complete, visit a Service Ontario and ask for your “Driver’s Licence History” for a $12.00 fee. Show this to your insurance company as you may be eligible to save!
TIP: use a car you know
Increase your chances of passing by using a familiar car. Rent an Our Driving School car for your G1 Exit and G2 Exit tests!
TIP: Freshen up your skills
Schedule a refresher lesson with us before your G2 or G road test so you can feel confident behind the wheel.