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G1 Test Day: What to Bring and What to Expect

DriveInOntario Team

Independent Ontario driving guide

Updated 2026-07-19

Walking into a DriveTest centre prepared makes test day a lot less stressful. Here's what to have ready.

Documents to bring

  • Primary ID showing your legal name and date of birth
  • Secondary ID if your primary doesn't show an Ontario address
  • Payment method for any applicable fees

What happens at the centre

  1. Front desk check-in and document verification
  2. A basic vision screening
  3. The computer-based knowledge test (rules of the road + road signs)
  4. If you pass both sections, your G1 licence is issued the same day

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Tips

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes early
  • Study road signs by shape and colour first — they're often the fastest points to lock in
  • If English or French isn't your first language, ask about interpreter or translated test options
  • You can rebook fairly quickly if you don't pass, but plan for wait times at busy centres

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