You generally have to wait 12 months after getting your G1 to take your G2 road test in Ontario, or 8 months if you complete an approved driving school (BDE) course.

Quick Scoop on G2 Timing

In Ontarioā€™s graduated licensing system, your G2 is the second step after G1 and before your full G. The key rule is the ā€œpractice periodā€ you must complete with a G1 before moving on.

  • Standard wait: 12 months from the date you pass your G1 test.
  • Faster option: 8 months if you complete a Ministry of Transportationā€“approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course.
  • You can book your G2 test for the same calendar day 8 or 12 months later (for example, G1 on January 1 ā†’ eligible for G2 on the following September 1 with BDE, or January 1 the next year without BDE).

This waiting period exists so new drivers get real practice in different conditions (night driving, bad weather, busier roads) before driving alone with a G2.

Extra: How Long to the Full G?

Since people often ask this next, hereā€™s the rest of the timeline:

  • After you pass your G2 , you must wait at least 12 more months before taking your full G test.
  • From first getting G1 to finally getting G, the process typically takes about 20 months minimum , and you must complete it within 5 years or restart from G1.

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