In Ontario, you must wait at least 12 months after obtaining your G1 license before you can take the G2 road test. However, this waiting period can be shortened to 8 months if you complete a Ministry of Transportation (MTO)-approved Beginner Driver Education course. After passing the G2 road test, you receive your G2 license, which allows you to drive independently with some restrictions.
The G2 road test evaluates basic driving skills such as parking, turning, signaling, and stopping. If you fail the test, you must wait 10 days before retaking it, as long as your G1 license remains valid.
To summarize:
- Standard waiting time to get G2 after G1: 12 months
- Shortened waiting time with approved driver education course: 8 months
- Mandatory 10-day wait between failed G2 road test attempts
This is the general timeline for obtaining your G2 license in Ontario.
