Ontario licence eligibility: where to start

Write down the licence class you need, your current licence jurisdiction and whether you are applying for a first licence or an exchange. These facts affect the process. Use the official eligibility page to determine which instructions apply, then confirm the identity and supporting documents accepted for that application.

Do not assume that advice for another province, a friend with a different licence history or an older document list applies to you. Ask Ontario Ministry of Transportation / DriveTest about an unclear case before booking or paying. This guide does not infer your eligibility from a practice score and does not replace the authority's decision.

Ontario’s first-time route and its out-of-province exchange route are different applications. Start with the route matching your residence and existing licence. The G1 application includes knowledge and vision requirements; do not use a G2 road-test calendar as the way to arrange a first knowledge test.

Use DriveTest’s current acceptable-document list and the selected service’s instructions to prepare your visit. Resolve name differences or translation needs before travelling. Check the current residence declarations, service location and payment arrangements on the official pages; a successful practice session does not satisfy administrative requirements.

Use the MTO handbook for Ontario signs, intersections, road sharing and licence conditions. Keep a list of rules behind missed questions instead of memorising answer order. DrivePreKit’s car practice catalogue can support that study, while the handbook and licensing authority remain the references for official requirements.