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The Ontario G1 licence package costs $159.75. This single fee covers the knowledge test, one G2 road test attempt, and a five-year licence card.
The $159.75 G1 licence package is paid at application. It includes one knowledge test, the first Class G2 road test, and a five-year licence.
| Cost Type | Item | Current Fee | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included in package | G1 licence package | $159.75 | Knowledge test, first G2 road test, and five-year licence. |
| Paid later if needed | Extra knowledge-test attempt | $16.00 | Each additional attempt after a failed knowledge test. |
| Paid later if needed | G2 road-test retest | $53.75 | Applies after the prepaid first G2 road-test attempt has been used. |
| Paid later | Class G road test | $91.25 | Final Class G road test; not included in the G1 package. |
| Optional | Official MTO Driver's Handbook | $18.00 | Printed handbook; sold cash-only at DriveTest Centres. |
For the full G1-to-G cost path, see the dedicated total licensing cost guide.
Yes. DriveTest examination fees are listed with applicable taxes included, so the published $159.75 G1 package is the amount charged for that package.
Yes. The package includes the first Class G2 road-test attempt along with the knowledge test and five-year licence.
No. The Class G road test is paid separately. The current DriveTest fee is $91.25.
Each extra G1 knowledge-test attempt costs $16.00. Detailed retake rules and failed-section guidance are covered in the dedicated failed knowledge test guide.
Beyond the official fees, these costs frequently surprise new drivers.
The $159.75 package covers your five-year licence card, one G1 knowledge test attempt, and one G2 road test attempt. Retaking the knowledge test after a fail costs $16.00 each time. You pay the $159.75 G1 licence package fee upfront at a DriveTest Centre. This is a single payment; no payment plans are offered.
The fee includes your first attempt at the written knowledge test and your first G2 road test. ServiceFeeDetails G1 Licence Package$159.75Includes knowledge test, G2 road test, and 5-year licence card. Knowledge Test Retake$16.00Per attempt after a failure. G2 Road Test Retake$53.75If you fail your first G1 exit test. G Road Test (Full Licence)$91.25Final highway test fee, paid separately.
If you fail the G1 knowledge test 1-2 times, your total cost increases by the retake fees. Pass on first try: $159.75. Fail once, pass on second try: $159.75 + $16.00 = $175.75. Fail twice, pass on third try: $159.75 + ($16.00 x 2) = $191.75. An applicant in Mississauga failed the signs section twice because they only studied the handbook.
They spent an extra $32.00 on retakes and waited over 4 hours across two separate visits to the Mavis Road centre. What extra Ontario G1 costs catch most applicants off guard? Beyond the official fees, these costs frequently surprise new drivers.
A student in Ottawa was turned away from the Walkley Road centre because their international student visa document wasn't translated. They paid $75 for a certified translation and had to return the next week.
Check the Ontario learner's permit guide for current rules and fees.
BDE course pricing varies by school and package; see the dedicated BDE cost guide. Replacement licences cost $35.75. Each failed G2 road test attempt costs $53.75 to rebook.
Is the Ontario Driver's Handbook included in the G1 fee? No. The handbook is a separate purchase and is not included in the $159.75 G1 package.
No. Official DriveTest examination fees are set provincially. Optional third-party services, training, transportation, or booking services can have separate prices.
The $159.75 G1 package is paid at the DriveTest counter. For the current accepted payment methods, certified-cheque rules, and online road-test payments, see the dedicated Ontario DriveTest payment methods guide.
Replacement licences cost $35.75. Each failed G2 road test attempt costs $53.75 to rebook.
Check the MTO website for a current list of accepted documents before your visit to avoid being turned away.
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