UK to Ontario Driving License Question

Stewart84 · Jul 10th 2012, 10:41 am

Hi guys,

I have only passed my test in the last month, so I dont have the 2 years driving experience required for a full Ontario license. Is anyone able to give me advice to what my options on driving are?

Cheers!

Stewart

Former Lancastrian · Jul 10th 2012, 11:27 am

Read this lik
http://www.drivetest.ca/en/license/O...ryDrivers.aspx

Stewart84 · Jul 10th 2012, 12:05 pm

Thanks FL,

So from what I understand, they MAY issue me a G2 license? Which would allow me to drive on all Ontario roads?

scottyxx · Jul 10th 2012, 2:49 pm

Not sure what it would mean when you transferred it back to the UK? Would you go back down to a Provisional?

You might have some issues trying to rent a Car on a G2, but I think the only restriction of a G2 is 0 blood alcohol and everyone must wear a seatbelt.

Stewart84 · Jul 10th 2012, 3:08 pm

Oooo good point Scotty. Hmm, im confused as the wording wasn't exactly solid on the website. Just says you may be granted a G2 license with less than 2 years experience.

Stewart84 · Jul 10th 2012, 3:11 pm

"If you have less than two years of driving experience, you may get credit for your experience for graduated licensing and be issued a Class G2 or M2 licence. Once you have a total of two years of driving experience, you may take the G2 or M2 road test to earn full driving privileges."

scottyxx · Jul 10th 2012, 3:11 pm

Kinda confusion, I had no problems switching over my UK - Ontario Licence, I had over 5 years experience though, so that might be why it was so easy.

Stewart84 · Jul 10th 2012, 3:16 pm

Ye, as long as you have over 2 years you're golden!

Stewart84 · Jul 12th 2012, 10:41 am

Anyone at all able to advise me as to whether i'd get a G2 license or not?

LDN2TO · Jul 12th 2012, 10:46 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stewart84

Anyone at all able to advise me as to whether i'd get a G2 license or not?

Is the process of converting a full UK license to a Canadian license relatively straight forward for someone with 10+ yrs driving experience?

Stewart84 · Jul 12th 2012, 12:35 pm

Ye it is, just need to pay 75 dollars!

Anyone got any experience swapping a d/l with UNDER 2 years driving history?

Stewart84 · Jul 12th 2012, 12:40 pm

Depending on the province, sorry. Theres a list on that link at the top of which province has an exchange policy

Jul 10th 2012, 10:41 am	#1
Stewart84 Forum Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 62	UK to Ontario Driving License Question Hi guys, I have only passed my test in the last month, so I dont have the 2 years driving experience required for a full Ontario license. Is anyone able to give me advice to what my options on driving are? Cheers! Stewart

Jul 10th 2012, 11:27 am	#2
Former Lancastrian Lost in BE Cyberspace Joined: Nov 2011 Location: Somewhere between Vancouver & St Johns Posts: 6,437	Re: UK to Ontario Driving License Question Read this lik http://www.drivetest.ca/en/license/O...ryDrivers.aspx

Jul 10th 2012, 12:05 pm	#3
Stewart84 Forum Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 62	Re: UK to Ontario Driving License Question Thanks FL, So from what I understand, they MAY issue me a G2 license? Which would allow me to drive on all Ontario roads?

Jul 10th 2012, 2:49 pm	#4
scottyxx BE Enthusiast Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 415	Re: UK to Ontario Driving License Question Not sure what it would mean when you transferred it back to the UK? Would you go back down to a Provisional? You might have some issues trying to rent a Car on a G2, but I think the only restriction of a G2 is 0 blood alcohol and everyone must wear a seatbelt. __________________ Timeline: 2010 - 2011 - AIESEC Internship ~2011 - 2012 - IEC WHP ~ 2012 - 2013 - IEC WHP ~ June 8 2012 - PR Common Law Spousal - Outland Mailed ~ June 12 received ~ August 15 Sponsor Approved

Jul 10th 2012, 3:08 pm	#5
Stewart84 Forum Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 62	Re: UK to Ontario Driving License Question Oooo good point Scotty. Hmm, im confused as the wording wasn't exactly solid on the website. Just says you may be granted a G2 license with less than 2 years experience.

Jul 10th 2012, 3:11 pm	#6
Stewart84 Forum Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 62	Re: UK to Ontario Driving License Question "If you have less than two years of driving experience, you may get credit for your experience for graduated licensing and be issued a Class G2 or M2 licence. Once you have a total of two years of driving experience, you may take the G2 or M2 road test to earn full driving privileges."

Jul 10th 2012, 3:16 pm	#8
Stewart84 Forum Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 62	Re: UK to Ontario Driving License Question Ye, as long as you have over 2 years you're golden!

Jul 12th 2012, 10:41 am	#9
Stewart84 Forum Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 62	Re: UK to Ontario Driving License Question Anyone at all able to advise me as to whether i'd get a G2 license or not?

Jul 12th 2012, 12:35 pm	#11
Stewart84 Forum Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 62	Re: UK to Ontario Driving License Question Ye it is, just need to pay 75 dollars! Anyone got any experience swapping a d/l with UNDER 2 years driving history?

Jul 12th 2012, 12:40 pm	#12
Stewart84 Forum Regular Joined: May 2012 Posts: 62	Re: UK to Ontario Driving License Question Depending on the province, sorry. Theres a list on that link at the top of which province has an exchange policy

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