Class G1. Level One of graduated licensing. Holders may drive Class G vehicles with an accompanying fully licensed driver with at least four years driving experience.
Can I drive in Canada with G1?
When can a G1 driver drive on the road in Ontario? G1 drivers can legally drive on the road (with a fully-licensed driver) between the hours of 5:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). This means that there’s a five-hour window in which G1 drivers cannot operate a vehicle.
Can you drive alone with a G1 in Ontario?
You are not allowed to drive alone in the vehicle at any time. According to ontario.ca, “Level One of graduated licensing holders may drive Class G vehicles with an accompanying fully-licensed driver with at least four years driving experience.
Is a G1 a valid driver’s license in Ontario?
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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. In most cases, you practice with your G1 licence for 12 months.
Can an Ontario G1 driver drive in other provinces?
This is important to know if, for example, you’re a novice driver in Ontario holding a G1 licence with plans to move to another province. Generally, learner’s permits don’t transfer across provinces. Be sure to consult individual provincial regulations before you move.
Can you drive with a G1 in Toronto?
With a G1 license, you can drive so long as you have a fully licensed driver accompanying you in the passenger seat. This driver must have at least four years of driving experience, must have a blood alcohol level of less than .
What can G1 drivers not do?
While at Level One, the following rules apply: You must not drive if you have been drinking alcohol. Your blood-alcohol level must be zero. You must not drive alone; an accompanying driver must sit in the front passenger seat.
What are the limitations of a G1 license?
No driving between 12 am – 5 am : As a G1 driver, you cannot drive between midnight and 5 am. No driving on 400 highways : As a G1 driver, you cannot drive on 400-series highways or expressways including The Gardiner Expressway, Don Valley Parkway and The Queen Elizabeth Way (QEW).
What happens when a G1 driver drives alone?
If a G1 driver is caught driving alone, they could face a $110 ticket and 30 days suspension of their license. As a G1 driver, you also have time restrictions on your license. G1 drivers can’t drive between the hours of 12 AM and 5 AM.
What happens when you drive with a G1?
A fully licensed driver must be in the passenger seat
Whenever a G1 driver gets behind the wheel, they must be accompanied by a driver over the age of 18 who has held their full, unrestricted licence for at least four years. In Ontario, this person would be a driver who has held a full G licence for four years or more.
What is the difference between a G1 and G2 license?
When you pass your G1 exit driving test and get your G2, you’ll have fewer driving conditions you need to follow. With a G2 licence, you can drive anywhere, day or night, alone or with passengers on any road or highway in Ontario. However, there are still conditions that must be honoured.
How long after G1 can I get G2 in Ontario?
8 to 12 months
How long do you have to wait to get your G2? If you are a new driver trying to get your G2 license for the first time, you have to wait 8 to 12 months after you pass the G1 written exam. If you complete a certified driving school, you only have to wait for 8 months instead of the full year.
Is Ontario G1 valid in BC?
The rule generally is one can exchange a licence for an equivalent licence in their new province of residence. So, one can exchange a G1 from Ontario for a 7L in BC. However, if one can get their G2 before moving, that exchanges for a 7N. A 7N allows driving without a supervising driver.
Can a G1 driver have ownership?
The short answer is yes, you can purchase a car anytime and be registered as the owner. But you won’t be able to legally drive your new car on your own until you have a G2 licence; and even then, you’ll be restricted until you have a full G licence.
Can I transfer my G1 license to Quebec?
If you hold a valid driver’s licence issued by another Canadian province or territory or another country, you can drive in Québec for six consecutive months. After that time, you must hold an international driving permit. If you decide to settle in Québec, you must obtain a Québec licence.
How long is G1 valid Ontario?
You must remain at the G1 licence stage for a minimum of 8 months (with a ministry approved driver training course) or 12 months(without a ministry approved driver training course) . Your G1 is valid for 5 years during which time you must complete the entire Ontario GDL program and get your final G licence.
Is G2 considered a full license?
G is a full, unrestricted license. G1 and G2 drivers are required to maintain zero blood alcohol at all times (and zero THC), and there are additional restrictions in terms of which roads you are allowed to drive on, what times you are allowed to drive and the number of passengers you are allowed to transport.
Do you need insurance with a G1?
Since G1 drivers are required to drive alongside a fully licensed driver with at least four years driving experience1 in an insured vehicle, the G1 driver will typically be covered under that driver’s insurance policy.
Can G1 drive on highway?
G1 drivers can drive anywhere – except on 400-series highways or any high-speed expressway. There’s a notable exception to this rule, however. If there is a licensed driving instructor in the vehicle, the G1 driver may proceed onto any highway.
How long is G2 valid?
Once you pass your G2 road test, you can only use it for 12 months. Within those 12 months, you should have booked and passed tests for your G driver’s license.
Is G1 easy to pass?
The G1 test can be hard or it can be easy. It depends how much time and effort you put into preparing. If you read through the MTO handbook and have a good understanding of the content, you’ll do well.