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Estimate your earliest eligibility dates for the G2 and full G road tests under Ontario's graduated licensing system.
For general guidance only. Not legal advice. Confirm exact eligibility with ServiceOntario/DriveTest before booking a road test.Reduces the minimum G1 waiting period from 12 months to 8 months before the G2 road test.
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Ontario's graduated licensing has two stages before a full G licence. You must hold a G1 for 12 months (or 8 months with an approved driving course) before taking the G2 road test, then hold the G2 for at least 12 months before the full G road test. The whole process must be completed within five years of passing the G1 knowledge test, or you start over. G1 and G2 drivers must maintain a zero blood-alcohol and drug level.
| Stage | Minimum Duration | With Driver's Ed |
|---|---|---|
| G1 | 12 months before G2 road test | Reduced to 8 months |
| G2 | 12 months before G road test | No reduction — always 12 months |
| Total (fastest path) | 24 months | 20 months |
Completing an MTO-approved driver's education course shortens the G1 stage from 12 to 8 months, but does not shorten the G2 stage.
G1 drivers must be accompanied by a fully licensed driver, cannot drive on 400-series highways, and must maintain a zero blood alcohol level.
Convictions or suspensions during G1 or G2 can extend the novice period beyond the standard minimums.
Being eligible does not guarantee test availability — DriveTest wait times can add weeks or months to your timeline.
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