Ontario · Driving and vehicles
Book a road test or driving test in Ontario
Compiled by Mahmoud Halat, checked
Short answer
In Ontario, DriveTest (operated for the Ministry of Transportation) handles it. Knowledge and road tests are done at DriveTest centres, not at ServiceOntario.
Who handles it
DriveTest (operated for the Ministry of Transportation)
Handles it in Ontario.
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Steps
Book, cancel or change a road test online, by phone at 647-776-0331 or 1-888-570-6110, or at any DriveTest centre.
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What you need
To book a road test you need your Ontario driver's licence number and expiry date, plus your first, second and third choice of test location and a preferred date and time.
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For the G1 knowledge test, bring two pieces of identification, money for the test fees, and glasses or contacts if you need them to drive.
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Cost
You must prepay the fee to book a road test. The fee paid when you first apply covers the knowledge test and your first road test; the second road test and retests cost extra.
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Where to go
Take the knowledge test at a DriveTest centre without an appointment, or by appointment at the ServiceOntario Bay and College location in Toronto.
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Good to know
Cancel at least 48 hours before your road test to avoid a cancellation fee.
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If you fail a road test and your G1 has not expired, you can try again. If your G1 has expired, you start over and pay the test fees again.
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Questions people ask
How do I book a road test in Ontario?
Book online, call 647-776-0331 or 1-888-570-6110, or go to any DriveTest centre. Have your licence number, expiry date and three preferred locations ready.
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Do I need an appointment for the G1 knowledge test in Ontario?
No. DriveTest centres do not require an appointment for the knowledge test. The ServiceOntario Bay and College location in Toronto offers it by appointment only.
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What happens if I cancel my Ontario road test late?
You must cancel at least 48 hours before the appointment to avoid a cancellation fee.
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In every province and territory
The same service across Canada: who handles it and the official link. Ontario is marked.
| Province or territory | Who handles it | Official link | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | ICBC | Book a road testchecked | Book only through ICBC; third-party road test booking sites are not affiliated with ICBC. |
| Alberta | Alberta registry agents (Government of Alberta) | Book a road testchecked | Knowledge tests and Class 5 and 6 road tests are booked at a registry agent; commercial Class 1 to 3 road tests can be booked online. |
| Saskatchewan | SGI (Saskatchewan Government Insurance) | About your knowledge and road testschecked | Book Class 5 road tests and written tests in MySGI or at a motor licence issuer. |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) | Book a testchecked | Register as an MPI customer before booking your knowledge test; tests can also be booked at an Autopac agent. |
| OntarioThis page | DriveTest (operated for the Ministry of Transportation) | Book a road testchecked | Knowledge and road tests are done at DriveTest centres, not at ServiceOntario. |
| Quebec | Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec (SAAQ) | Book a knowledge or road testchecked | Test appointments are booked by logging in to SAAQclic. |
| New Brunswick | Service New Brunswick (driver examinations) | Book a road or written testchecked | Knowledge tests can be taken online or in person; road tests are in person. |
| Nova Scotia | Registry of Motor Vehicles (Service Nova Scotia) | Book a road testchecked | Knowledge tests can be taken online; road tests are booked online at Access Nova Scotia testing locations and you bring your own vehicle. |
| Prince Edward Island | Access PEI (with Highway Safety Division, Government of PEI) | None on record | Book written and road tests by contacting an Access PEI location. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Motor Registration Division (Government Services, Government of Newfoundland and Labrador) | Book a road testchecked | The Class 5 permit (written) test can be taken online on MyGovNL; then book a vision test and ID check. |
| Yukon | Motor Vehicles (Government of Yukon) | None on record | Road tests can be booked online with a MyYukon account; the written test is taken at a Motor Vehicles office. |
| Northwest Territories | Driver and Vehicle Services (Department of Infrastructure, Government of the Northwest Territories) | Book a written or road testchecked | Tests must be booked and paid for in advance, online or at a driver and vehicle office. |
| Nunavut | Motor Vehicles Division (Government of Nunavut) | Find a Motor Vehicles officechecked | Arrange knowledge and road tests through a Motor Vehicles office. |
Cite this page
Canada Service Map, "Book a road test or driving test in Ontario", checked 13 October 2026, https://canadaservicemap.ca/services/driving-test/ontario