G Class Driver's Licence: Benefits and How to Get It
In Ontario, driver's licences are separated into three categories: G1, G2, and G. In this scale, the G1 is the learners licence, while the G class driver’s license is the fully fledged license.
To make sure your vehicle is ready for you G class driver’s licence road test, contact Hansma Automotive today.
A G class driver’s licence is essential for all drivers in Ontario who are hoping to drive for a period longer than 5 years, as well as for drivers who are looking to reduce rates on their insurance policies.
For information on demerit points on your licence, read our article here.
G Class Driver's Licence: Benefits and How to Get It
What Does A G Licence Include
A G licence allows the licence holder to drive any car, van, small truck, or a combination of a vehicle plus a towed vehicle up to a weight of 11,000 kg (maximum weight of towed vehicle alone is 4,600 kg).
A G licence holder is not permitted to drive a motorcycle, air-brake equipped vehicle (bus or transport truck), or any other large vehicle.
Most Ontario residents will seek a G licence after their first year of licencing.
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Licence Requirements
In order to apply for a G licence, there are a couple of requirements. They include:
Pass the G1 test: Cost is $158.25 and the test is made up of 40 multiple-choice questions, which are divided into two separate sections: rules of the road and road signs. You must correctly answer a minimum of 16 questions in each section to pass the written knowledge test. To take a sample test, click here.
The fee for your test will cover the written exam as well as your drive test to get a G2 license, though you have to pay an extra $15.75 if you need to retake the knowledge test.
Once you are 16, you may test for your G1, and then you must hold the license for a year, or eight months if you’re in a driver training program before you can take a driving test and get a G2 license; all in all, the licensing process takes about two years.
Hold a valid G2 licence for at least 1 year (8 months if driver has completed a recognized driver training program).
To acquire a G2 licence, a driver must complete a knowledge test and short road test.
Pass a vision test.
If a driver passes these requirement, then they will need to pass a further road examination that can last up to 45 minutes. It will test the driver in all areas of their driving abilities, including parking and highway driving. You can click here for more information.
This video that should help you understand how to progress from a G1 licence to a G licence
Benefits of a G Licence
It is recommended that all drivers attain a G licence as soon as they're eligible because of the benefits it provides. A G licence allows for the following benefits:
It does not expire (only additional testing upon reaching old age will be necessary)
Lower insurance rates
Ability to drive without passenger and other restrictions.
There are also a number of opportunities for jobs with a G License. That includes:
Delivery or Uber driver
Valet parking attendant
Sales representative
Personal care and support worker
Snow removal
How To Get Your Vehicle Ready for G Licence Test Ontario
If you're looking to apply for your G licence, we recommend you get in contact with your local service centre as your vehicle must meet certain standards in order to pass a basic check to ensure it’s fit for the purpose.
Per the Drive Test website, “If the vehicle you bring to the road test does not meet Ministry of Transportation (MTO) standards for the purpose of a road test - or if there is a non-vehicle-related reason for which the examiner determines that the test cannot be completed - the examiner will declare the road test “out-of-order.’”
This applies to a vehicle you own and to a vehicle you have borrowed (whether from a parent, friend, or driving instructor) or rented.
If the vehicle is declared out-of-order, you lose 50 percent of your road test fee; the other 50% remains as a credit on your driving record and may be applied when booking a new test.
Hansma Automotive can make sure your vehicle passes the vehicle check so you can confidently take to the road for your test. Contact us today to book an appointment for all services or general maintenance.
This video above should help you understand what to expect during your G license application and test
Regulations Concerning Drinking With G Licence Ontario
Across Canada, the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for fully licensed drivers is 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, or 0.08.
Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or over is a criminal offence and the penalties are severe. In Ontario, you will also face serious consequences if your BAC is between 0.05 and 0.08.
Here are the penalties for impaired driving according to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation:
First offence
3-day licence suspension
$250 fine
Second offence within 5 years
7-day licence suspension
$350 fine
In the event of a second occurrence within 10 years, you must attend a mandatory education program
Third and subsequent offences within 5 years
30-day licence suspension
$450 fine
You must attend a mandatory treatment program for the third and any subsequent offences within 10 years
You will be required to use an ignition interlock device for at least six months for third and subsequent offence within 10 years
You will need to undergo a mandatory medical evaluation to determine whether you meet the requirements for driving in Ontario for fourth and subsequent offence within 10 years.
Note: G Licensed drivers under age 21 or under and drivers of any age with G1, G2, M1, or M2 licenses are not permitted to have any alcohol in their blood when behind the wheel.
This is commonly referred to as the “zero BAC” or “zero tolerance” rule. Young and novice drivers are prohibited from having any presence of cannabis in their system as well as other drugs that can be detected using approved drug screening equipment.
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