Each licence certifies you to drive a specific type of vehicle. Driver licensing Information about road conditions, driver's licences, vehicle registration, Drive Clean, and commercial vehicles. Enhanced driver's licence An enhanced driver's licence is an upgrade to an Ontario driver's licence that can be used as a travel document between Canada and the United States of America when travelling by road or water. Senior driver renewal program Learn about the licence renewal process for Ontario drivers age 80 and over.
Ontario photo card An Ontario Photo Card is a wallet sized card that provides government-issued identification to those Ontarians who do not have a driver's licence, making it easier for them to do things such as open a bank account, and perform any other activities that require official identification.
Driver Handbooks The official driver's handbook, motorcycle handbook, bus handbook, truck handbook and air brake handbook. Government-approved driving schools A beginner driver education program approved by the Ontario government can teach you the skills and attitudes you need to be a safe and responsible driver. This page lists driving schools that offer a government-approved program. Revoked driving schools Not all driving schools offer government-approved beginner driver education programs.
This page lists schools that are no longer government-approved driver education course providers. Impaired driving Learn about Ontario's impaired driving laws and the penalties you could face if you drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Understanding demerit points Demerit points are added to your driver's licence, if you are convicted of breaking certain driving laws. The rules are different depending on if you are a new driver or have a full licence. This information will explain how the demerit points system works.
Get an accessible parking permit How to get an accessible parking permit. You will need to bring original identification that shows your legal name, date of birth and your signature. Find a DriveTest centre. See a full list of accepted documents. You will need to pay a fee to apply for a licence and take the knowledge test. See the list of fees. It covers rules of the road and practical driving tips. You can buy the handbook:. Buy a copy online. Once you pass your eye and knowledge tests, you get a G1 licence.
Before you can get a full G licence, you have to:. You have up to five years to finish the whole process. After five years, if you do not get your full G licence, you will need to start over. The driver accompanying you must be the only other person in the front seat.
If you are driving with a driver instructor certified in Ontario, you can drive on any road. If you finish an government-approved driver education course , you can take your first road test after just eight months.
To take the G1 road test sooner, you will need to choose a driving school that is certified to train new drivers. Approved driving schools offering courses. He's OK with the changes if they're temporary, saying they effectively shift to focus on everyday driving rather than slow-speed manoeuvres. Still, he said, instructors should make a point of teaching new drivers these skills even if they're no longer part of the test. In addition to the changes to testing, the province said it will hire temporary examiners at DriveTest centres, and offer road tests on weekends and evenings to cut the wait time.
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