Understanding Ontario G1 test cost is easier when you separate the first licence package from later retest and road test fees. Many new drivers think they are paying only for a written test, but the standard G1 package includes more than that.
Quick answer: DriveTest lists the G1 licence package at $159.75, which includes the knowledge test, a G2 road test, and a five-year licence. Extra knowledge test attempts and later road tests have separate fees.
What the G1 licence package includes
DriveTest lists the G1 package as a bundle that includes the knowledge test, a G2 road test, and a five-year licence. This is why the first payment feels higher than a simple written-test fee. It is covering the beginning of the graduated licensing path, not only the first exam.
Fees are set by the Ontario government and can change. Always check the official DriveTest fee page before going to a DriveTest centre or budgeting for a road test.
Common Ontario G-class fees
- G1 licence package: $159.75.
- Additional knowledge test: $16.
- G2 road test: $53.75.
- Five-year driver's licence: $90.
- Full G road test: $91.25.
These amounts are listed by DriveTest in Canadian dollars and include applicable taxes. If you are reading this later, verify the current fee schedule because government fees can update over time.
What happens if you fail the G1 test?
If you fail the G1 knowledge test, you can try again, but an additional knowledge test fee applies. The test is marked on the spot, so you will know whether you passed before leaving. Use the result to identify weak areas instead of immediately repeating the same mistakes.
Most G1 failures come from underestimating the official handbook. Practice quizzes can help, but they should not replace reading the rules, signs, demerit-point concepts, right-of-way examples, and safe driving guidance in Ontario's handbook.
How to avoid paying unnecessary retake fees
- Study from the official Ontario driver's handbook first.
- Use practice tests to check recall, not as your only study method.
- Sleep before the test so you do not misread simple questions.
- Arrive early enough that you are not rushing before the centre closes.
- Review road signs separately from rules of the road.
Budgeting beyond the G1
The G1 payment is only the start. You may also pay for driving lessons, additional practice, a G2 retake if needed, the full G road test, and licence renewal later. If you use a driving school vehicle for the road test, ask whether the fee includes warm-up time, vehicle use, insurance, and instructor support.
Retake rules and timing
Knowledge tests are generally available without an appointment at DriveTest centres, but road tests require booking. Road test retakes usually require a waiting period, a new appointment, and the applicable fee. If you cancel, reschedule, arrive late, or miss a road test within 48 hours, DriveTest says you can lose the prepaid fee.
FAQ
Is the G1 test fee refundable if I fail?
No. If you fail and write the knowledge test again, an additional knowledge test fee applies.
Does the G1 package include the full G road test?
No. The G1 package includes the knowledge test, a G2 road test, and a five-year licence. The full G road test has its own fee.
Are DriveTest fees the same everywhere in Ontario?
DriveTest states that fees are set by the Ontario government. Check the official fee page for current province-wide amounts and any applicable conditions.
