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# Five steps to get driver's license in Ontario

By [Pointts (@pointts)](https://listium.com/@pointts)

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Published 6 December 2021 · Updated 6 December 2021

Category: automotive & vehicles / cars

What gives the right to drive a vehicle? Of course, this is a driver's license! It'll take you several years to get them in Ontario. What is needed for this? Follow some steps:

## Items

### 1. [1 - Go to a Ministry of Transportation DriveTest center](https://listium.com/@pointts/64618/five-steps-to-get-drivers-license-in-ontario/0/1-go-to-a-ministry-of-transportation-drivetest-center)

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- text: Once you are 16 years old, you are eligible to apply for a driver's license. To do this, contact the Ministry of Transportation DriveTest center and provide all the necessary documents.

### 2. [2 - Explore the Demerit Point System](https://listium.com/@pointts/64618/five-steps-to-get-drivers-license-in-ontario/5/2-explore-the-demerit-point-system)

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- text: Ontario uses a Demerit Point System to monitor driving records. It means that you can lose your driver's license if you collect a certain number of demerit points. Each violation of traffic laws gives you the corresponding number of points. \[How many demerit points do you start with\](https://www.pointts.ca/understanding-demerit-points/)? See Service Ontario for details.

### 3. [3 - Get G1 and G2 licenses](https://listium.com/@pointts/64618/five-steps-to-get-drivers-license-in-ontario/2/3-get-g1-and-g2-licenses)

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- text: Ontario has a law that you must first obtain G1 and G2 licenses. Each license has entrance tests and requirements. After using the G1 for 8-12 months, you are eligible to take the exam to obtain a G2 license.

### 4. [4 - Take the second road test and get a G license](https://listium.com/@pointts/64618/five-steps-to-get-drivers-license-in-ontario/8/4-take-the-second-road-test-and-get-a-g-license)

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- text: Possession of a G2 license lasts for 1 year. After that, you'll pass the second road test and receive a G license with all driving privileges.

### 5. [5 - Find legal assistance](https://listium.com/@pointts/64618/five-steps-to-get-drivers-license-in-ontario/9/5-find-legal-assistance)

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- text: Do you have any problems while using the G1 or G2 license? Then it's better to contact a law firm for help. Lawyers will advise and recommend the right solutions to your problems.