How Much Does the G1 Test Cost in Ontario?
The G1 test cost in Ontario is $159.75.
This is not only the written test fee. It is the Class G1 licence package fee. It includes your G1 knowledge test, one future G2 road test attempt, and your five-year driver’s licence.
Many new drivers search for “how much is the G1 test in Ontario” or “how much does the G1 test cost” because they think they are only paying for the written test. In reality, the fee covers more than the first knowledge test.
What Is Included in the G1 Licence Package?
The G1 licence package includes:
Knowledge test
Vision test
One G2 road test attempt
Five-year driver’s licence
If you fail the knowledge test, you must pay an extra fee for each additional attempt. The current extra knowledge test attempt fee is $16.00.
What Is the G1 Test?
The G1 test is the first step to getting your Ontario driver’s licence.
It is a written knowledge test that checks your understanding of Ontario road signs, traffic rules, and safe driving practices. DriveTest says knowledge tests are multiple choice, not timed, and available at DriveTest Centres. Class G1 knowledge tests are offered in many languages.
The G1 test usually covers two main areas:
Road signs
Rules of the road
You must pass both sections to receive your G1 licence.
Is the G1 Test Hard?
The G1 test is not hard if you prepare properly.
Most people fail because they rely on common sense instead of studying the Ontario Driver’s Handbook. The test includes rules, signs, right of way, road safety, and situations that may not be obvious if you have never studied them.
The test feels easier when you study properly and take practice tests before going to DriveTest.
How to Pass the G1 Test on Your First Try
Study the Ontario Driver’s Handbook
The official handbook is the best place to start. Focus on speed limits, road signs, right of way, school zones, parking rules, and safe driving responsibilities.
Practice Road Signs Daily
Many students lose marks because they do not study signs carefully. Road signs are a major part of the G1 test, so do not skip them.
Take Online Practice Tests
Practice tests help you understand the question style before the real test. They also show which topics you need to review again.
Read Every Question Slowly
Do not rush. Some questions are written in a way that can confuse you if you read too quickly.
Sleep Properly Before the Test
A fresh mind helps you focus. The G1 test is not about speed. It is about reading carefully and choosing the safest answer.
What Happens After You Pass the G1 Test?
After you pass the G1 test, you receive your G1 licence and can start learning to drive under Ontario’s G1 conditions.
For most new drivers, the wait time before the G2 road test is 12 months. If you complete an approved Beginner Driver Education course, you may be eligible to take the G2 road test after 8 months instead of 12.
Should You Take Driving Lessons After G1?
Yes, especially if you are a beginner, nervous driver, or new to Ontario roads.
Driving lessons help you build safe habits from the beginning. A proper Beginner Driver Education course can also help reduce your G2 waiting time from 12 months to 8 months.
At AZAN Driving School, students can start with the Beginner Driver Education Program after passing their G1. The course includes online training, in-car lessons, and road test preparation.
Common G1 Test Mistakes to Avoid
Not studying the Ontario Driver’s Handbook
Ignoring road signs
Relying only on common sense
Rushing through questions
Skipping practice tests
Not reviewing wrong answers
Underestimating the rules of the road section
Need Help After Passing Your G1?
Passing your G1 is only the first step. The next step is learning how to drive safely and preparing for your G2 road test.
AZAN Driving School helps beginner drivers in Mississauga and Oakville with MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education, in-car lessons, and G2 road test preparation.
Welcome to Azan Driving School!
I’m Abdul Shaikh, an MTO-approved driving instructor in Mississauga with over 20 years of experience. I help learners pass their G2 and G road tests, build confidence, and become safe, responsible drivers for life. My goal is to make driving simple, stress-free, and practical for everyone. Let’s drive safely and confidently together!