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How Much Does the G1 Test Cost in Ontario? Fees and Payment

informational·how to guide·Published October 2, 2026

How much does the G1 test cost in Ontario?

The Class G1 licence package in Ontario costs CAD 159.75, taxes included, in the DriveTest fee table (effective July 12, 2019). It covers your knowledge test, your first G2 road test and a five-year licence, and you pay it when you apply. Each extra knowledge test attempt costs CAD 16.00.

Where these fees come from

Information as of 2026, from the DriveTest fee table, the ontario.ca page for new G drivers and the Official MTO Driver's Handbook. The Government of Ontario sets the fees. The fee table shows an effective date of July 12, 2019, and fees can change, so check it before you pay.

G1, G2 and G fees in Ontario

G1, G2 and G fees in Ontario
Service	Fee (CAD, taxes included)	What it is
Class G1 licence package	CAD 159.75	A knowledge test, your first G2 road test and a five-year licence. You pay it when you apply.
Knowledge test, each extra attempt	CAD 16.00	The fee for each try after the test in the package.
Class G2 road test	CAD 53.75	The test that earns your G2 licence. Your first one is already in the package.
Five-year licence	CAD 90.00	Listed as its own fee. The G1 package already includes this licence, so you do not pay it on top of the package.
Class G road test	CAD 91.25	The test that earns your full G licence. It is not part of the G1 package.

Two road tests, and which fee pays for each

To get a full G licence, you must pass two road tests: the G2 road test and then the G road test. The G1 package already pays for your first road test, the G2 road test. The G road test fee is separate. You have up to five years to finish all the steps. See how long you must wait before the G2 road test.

Failed road test or expiring G2: which fees do you pay again?

You fail the G2 road test and your G1 is still valid

You can try again. Retests and later attempts cost extra.

You fail the G2 road test and your G1 has expired

You start over and pay the test fees again.

You fail the G road test and your G2 is still valid

You can try again.

You fail the G road test and your G2 has expired

You start over and pay the applicable fees.

Your G2 is close to expiring

You can pass the G2 road test again to get five more years as a G2. Road test and licensing fees apply.

Example: the G1 package plus the G road test, in CAD

You pass the knowledge test and both road tests on the first try: CAD 159.75 (G1 package) + CAD 91.25 (G road test) = CAD 251.00.
You fail the knowledge test twice before you pass it, then pass both road tests on the first try: CAD 159.75 + 2 × CAD 16.00 + CAD 91.25 = CAD 283.00.
A road test retest adds an extra charge to either total.

How you can pay DriveTest fees

Cash
Credit card (VISA or MasterCard)
Debit card
Certified business cheque or certified personal cheque
Bank draft or money order, made payable to Serco Canada Inc.
Travellers cheque, Canadian or American
Bring the fee with you on the day of the knowledge test. The guide to what to bring to the G1 test lists the ID and other items.

How road test fees work

You prepay the road test fee when you book the appointment. Cancel at least 48 hours ahead. If you cancel or reschedule with less notice, or you do not attend, the prepaid fee is not refunded. Only in certain extenuating circumstances, such as a death in your immediate family, does the fee stay as a credit on your driving record. DriveTest explains its payment, cancellation and refund rules on its Payments, Cancellations, and Refunds page.

How much does the official MTO Driver's Handbook cost?

The ontario.ca page, updated September 11, 2026, lists the Official MTO Driver's Handbook at CAD 14.95 plus taxes. The older DriveTest fee table, effective July 12, 2019, lists it at CAD 18.00, cash only. You can buy a hard copy at a DriveTest centre or in many retail stores, and you can also read the handbook online.

Key takeaways

The G1 package costs CAD 159.75, taxes included. It covers one knowledge test, your first G2 road test and a five-year licence.
Each extra knowledge test attempt costs CAD 16.00. The G road test is listed at CAD 91.25 and is not in the package.
Pay with cash, a card or another method on the DriveTest list. Do not trust a site or service that charges more than the posted fees.
Next step: practise on the free Ontario G1 practice test before you go to the test.

Ontario G1 test fees: common questions

Can I rewrite the G1 test on the same day if I fail?

Yes. If you fail the knowledge test, you can rewrite it on the same day without a new appointment. You pay CAD 16.00 for each extra attempt. For a rewrite on another day, ask the DriveTest Centre whether you need an appointment. See how a G1 retake works.

Does a G1 test with an interpreter cost extra?

If you bring an interpreter, you book a verbal knowledge test. There is no extra fee for it. You pay any expenses linked to your foreign-language interpreter, on top of the G1 package.

Is there a fee to book a road test, or can a website charge one?

No. The Ministry of Transportation and DriveTest do not charge fees to book road tests. You prepay the road test fee itself. A G1 knowledge test needs no appointment. Compare any price you see with the fees posted on drivetest.ca.

What happens to my road test fee if my car does not meet the Ministry's standards?

The examiner declares the road test out-of-order. You lose 50% of the road test fee. The other 50% stays as a credit on your driving record. To book a new road test, you pay the deducted 50% again.

I have a driver's licence from another country. What do I pay in Ontario?

If your licence is from a place that has an exchange agreement with Ontario, the fee is CAD 90.00, the same as the five-year licence fee. If there is no agreement, you apply for a G1 and pay the applicable fees. Check the list of places in the guide to licence exchange countries.