The Ontario G1 licence is step 1 in getting your Ontario car licence. While this licence comes with the ability to actually operate and drive a car in Ontario there are some key rules that G1 drivers must follow at all times. Drivers in violation of the Ontario G1 licence restrictions could face G1 licence suspensions and/or fines. Make sure you abide by these five key G1 drving restrictions until you pass the G2 exam and enter your next licence stage.
There are five key Ontario G1 licence restrictions that all G1 drivers need to be aware of and practice whenever they are behind the wheel of a car.
G1 drivers are not permitted to have any alcohol at all in their system at any time when operating a vehicle. This is one of the G1 license restrictions that could result in a suspension if you are caught driving with a blood-alcohol level above zero.
One of the G1 license rules requires G1 license holders to always have someone with a minimum of four years driving experience and who is sober in the passenger seat next to them. If the accompanying driver is under the age of 21, then his/her blood alcohol level must be zero. This G1 restriction ensures that a driver is available to take over at the wheel if necessary. You cannot have any other passengers in the front seat of the car to be in accordance with Ontario G1 restrictions. This is only one of the G1 passenger rules.
Although this is one of the G1 restrictions in Ontario, it is a general rule that should be followed even after passing the G1 test. This goes beyond G1 conditions as everyone in the car should always be wearing a seat belt.
Among the driving restrictions for G1 license holders is that they can not drive on 400 highways. They are also prohibited from driving on any high-speed expressways. This is because they require more driving skill and higher speed.
From midnight to 5:00 am, G1 drivers may not be on the road, even if they are in compliance with all of the other G1 restrictions. One of the G1 restrictions Ontario drivers must follow is the observance of G1 hours. This is designed to keep G1 drivers off the road during some of the most dangerous hours.
The Ontario graduated driver licensing program is a step-by-step approach to learning to drive in Ontario. In order to get your G1 licence, you had to master Ontario road signs and road rules and pass a written G1 test. Once you have your G1 there are some key steps and milestones you must meet before you can graduate to the next licensing level, which is your G2 licence.
In order to get your G1 licence, you will have to spend a good amount of time practicing Ontario road signs and road rules. The actual G1 written test is two sets of 20 MCQ's and you have to correctly answer 16/20 on each of the test sets. You will know immediately after taking the G1 test if you have passed and can start practicing how to drive on Ontario roads with a licensed, qualified supervising driver as soon as you get your G1 licence.
You must remain at the G1 licence stage for a minimum of 8 months (with a ministry approved driver training course) or 12 months(without a ministry approved driver training course) . Your G1 is valid for 5 years during which time you must complete the entire Ontario GDL program and get your final G licence. While adhering to the G1 licence restrictions plan to get lots of practice driving in Ontario with a qualified supervisor.
To get your G2 licence, you need to practice driving while at the G1 licence stage, book an appointment and pass an Ontario road test/ G1 exit road test. The G2 road test is designed to allow you to demonstrate driving skills such as turning, changing lanes, signaling, parking etc. The G2 test itself takes about 20 minutes and you have to bring your own vehicle. Lots of practice is the best way to prepare. Also see G2 License Rules.
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