Driving in Ontario
May 16th 2014, 8:19 pm
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Driving in Ontario
Hello all
I have a question and need some advice, My wife has just got a job in Toronto so we are moving to Ontatio in a couple of months - my question is
I started driving lessons in March of this Year, so I'm still learning to drive I hold a provisional licence which I know is worthless in Canada, what I would like to know is will I have to do the graduated driving scheme which takes up to two years I understand or can I use the experience I have gained over the last few months (which is a lot) and be fast tracked so to speak? Ive tried calling service ontario all it does is read out the information on there website,
any thoughts and advice would be great.
Many thanks in advance.
Dermott
I have a question and need some advice, My wife has just got a job in Toronto so we are moving to Ontatio in a couple of months - my question is
I started driving lessons in March of this Year, so I'm still learning to drive I hold a provisional licence which I know is worthless in Canada, what I would like to know is will I have to do the graduated driving scheme which takes up to two years I understand or can I use the experience I have gained over the last few months (which is a lot) and be fast tracked so to speak? Ive tried calling service ontario all it does is read out the information on there website,
any thoughts and advice would be great.
Many thanks in advance.
Dermott
May 16th 2014, 8:29 pm
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Re: Driving in Ontario
Have you read this website link
http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-ro...rivers-licence
http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-ro...rivers-licence
May 16th 2014, 8:36 pm
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Re: Driving in Ontario
There's no fast-track, no, and because you're on a provisional licence you'd have to start again.
However, it's worth noting that in Ontario, you start with your G1 (which means you can't drive on your own). You can get your G2 after one year (or 8 months if you take driving school). YOur G2 is technically not a full licence, but you are able to drive on your own. The only real difference between your G2 and your G is the alcohol allowance. On a full G you can have a BAC of 0.08; on your G2 it's flat zero.
So really it's just one year until you can drive.
http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-ro...ce-new-drivers
However, it's worth noting that in Ontario, you start with your G1 (which means you can't drive on your own). You can get your G2 after one year (or 8 months if you take driving school). YOur G2 is technically not a full licence, but you are able to drive on your own. The only real difference between your G2 and your G is the alcohol allowance. On a full G you can have a BAC of 0.08; on your G2 it's flat zero.
So really it's just one year until you can drive.
http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-ro...ce-new-drivers
May 17th 2014, 3:24 am
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Re: Driving in Ontario
There's no fast-track, no, and because you're on a provisional licence you'd have to start again.
However, it's worth noting that in Ontario, you start with your G1 (which means you can't drive on your own). You can get your G2 after one year (or 8 months if you take driving school). YOur G2 is technically not a full licence, but you are able to drive on your own. The only real difference between your G2 and your G is the alcohol allowance. On a full G you can have a BAC of 0.08; on your G2 it's flat zero.
So really it's just one year until you can drive.
http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-ro...ce-new-drivers
However, it's worth noting that in Ontario, you start with your G1 (which means you can't drive on your own). You can get your G2 after one year (or 8 months if you take driving school). YOur G2 is technically not a full licence, but you are able to drive on your own. The only real difference between your G2 and your G is the alcohol allowance. On a full G you can have a BAC of 0.08; on your G2 it's flat zero.
So really it's just one year until you can drive.
http://www.ontario.ca/driving-and-ro...ce-new-drivers
May 17th 2014, 4:37 am
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Re: Driving in Ontario
I might be wrong, I had a quick skim and didn't see it but correct me if I'm mistaken! On my phone on holiday so not double checking myself... (Am currently brushing teeth! 
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May 18th 2014, 2:57 am
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Re: Driving in Ontario
May 18th 2014, 3:16 am
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Re: Driving in Ontario
If you had just got your full UK licence, perhaps. I'm not sure about a provisional licence though, but having a read through this seems to indicate that, a) no exchange of provisional licence is possible (think this was known anyway), and b) it mentions you can self declare up to one year of driving history by showing a valid licence. It doesn't mention wether that is provisional or full, but I'd guess full.
Probationary licences are not eligible for an exchange; however, the experience may be credited towards the mandatory wait period for the G2 road test.
and If the licence has expired over one year and/or is a novice class licence, you will be required to enter the graduated licencing system; however, you may be credited for driving experience gained within the past three years.
May 18th 2014, 2:29 pm
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Re: Driving in Ontario
To drive in Toronto or Ottawa follow this procedure
1- Remove brain from head
2- Place in backside
3- Drive
4- Ignore red light, pedestrians and bikes
You are now fully qualified! � ����
1- Remove brain from head
2- Place in backside
3- Drive
4- Ignore red light, pedestrians and bikes
You are now fully qualified! � ����
May 18th 2014, 2:32 pm
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May 18th 2014, 3:10 pm
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Re: Driving in Ontario
http://www.drivetest.ca/EN/licencing...l-Licence.aspx
Probationary licences are not eligible for an exchange; however, the experience may be credited towards the mandatory wait period for the G2 road test.
and If the licence has expired over one year and/or is a novice class licence, you will be required to enter the graduated licencing system; however, you may be credited for driving experience gained within the past three years.
I didn't think to check the DT website. It'd be amazing if the Gov website and DT contained links to each other about this type of info.
May 18th 2014, 7:09 pm
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Re: Driving in Ontario
Just to piggy back on this. My husband has held his provisional licence for several years and has taken lessons on and off over those years. He's now in his early 30's. Does this go toward the G2?
May 24th 2014, 4:44 am
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Re: Driving in Ontario
My provisional counted for one year's experience when I applied for an Ontario G1. That was a while back, but I don't think the rules have changed. In practical terms that means you can book and take the G1 exit test right away, or as soon as an appointment is available. You still need to spend a year on the G2 before going for a full G.
