Getting Your Ontario Driver’s Licence

Getting Your Ontario Driver’s Licence

If you live in Ontario and want to drive you must have a valid driver’s licence from the Ontario Ministry of Transportation.You must have your driver’s licence with you whenever you drive. You must also carry proof of auto insurance.

It is important to know that Ontario uses a graduated licensing system. This lets new drivers build their driving experience and skills gradually.

This two-step process takes at least 20 months to complete.

To apply for a licence you must:

n be at least 16 years old

n pass a vision test

n pass a knowledge test of the rules of the road and traffic signs (the knowledge test may be written in several languages)

After you pass these tests:

n you will get a Class G1 or M1 licence

n you will also receive a driver information package for new drivers

n you must then pass two road driving tests to become fully licensed

A driving school can help you to learn how to drive or, if you have driven before, to get ready for the test. A foreign driver’s licence is valid for 60 days after you arrive in Canada. This gives you time to get your Ontario driver’s licence.

To apply for a licence, you must:

n show your valid foreign driver’s licence

n pass a written test of your knowledge of Ontario’s traffic rules

n pass a vision test

n pay the fees to take the tests and have a licence issued

You must provide the original documents that confirm your identity and date of birth.

The graduated licencing system may apply to you, depending on the country or state you may have come from and the length of time you have been driving.

New Ontario residents who bring a car or truck from another province or country have 30 days to register their vehicles, and get Ontario licence plates and vehicle permits.

Learn More: www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/ index.html

Driver and Vehicle Licensing: 1-800-387-3445

Road Test Booking: 1-888-570-6110