Getting a graduated G class license when you've only got M class.

[Twisted Wrister]

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I've an M class Ontario Driver's license. Upgraded from M1 to M2. I've never had or needed anything else. I can drive standard and automatic transmission cars and have even rented and driven G class moving trucks with absolutely zero challenges or issues.

However, my life is changing and it's now important for me to look into adding that capital G next to the familiar M on my license.

Getting a G1 should cost $125 because you have to pay in advance for the G2 ($75) and for the roadtest ($40) and the $10 for the written exam. I arrived at the drivetest centre a little late to actually take the exam, but the service-ontario gentleman insisted I'd have to pay only the $10 and that the written test is a mere formality for their records. He said I've already been roadtested.

I'm going back on thursday, but earlier next time. Does this mean that after I go back I'll walk out of there with an MG1, MG2 or possibly a full MG?

 

[silverbullet132]

With an M2 or M you can drive under G1 restrictions, no need to write the test. I was able to book my G2 test one year after I got my M2. Just ask to book your G2 test, pay the $40, and do the road test

 

[Sushii]

Once you get a M2 you automatically get a G1 as the M1 portion is consisted of G1 + motorcycle knowledge.

So you already have a G1M. All you need to do is book your G2 (G1 Exit?) test with the ministry for $40.

 

[silverbullet132]

Once you get a M2 you automatically get a G1 as the M1 portion is consisted of G1 + motorcycle knowledge.

So you already have a G1M. All you need to do is book your G2 (G1 Exit?) test with the ministry for $75.

Mine was $40, when did it go up to $75?

 

[Sushii]

Mine was $40, when did it go up to $75?

Sorry yes $40. Was thinking of G test.

 

[BimmerMike]

Many years ago my brother got a ticket and even lost points on his M licence while driving my car. I guess the cop never figured that a 21 year old guy would only have a bike licence. Things were different back then....bike test consisted of being observed riding around the local arena ...buddy of mine even passed 2 other bikes while he was out of site around the back of the building...still got his licence!

 

[Sushii]

Many years ago my brother got a ticket and even lost points on his M licence while driving my car. I guess the cop never figured that a 21 year old guy would only have a bike licence. Things were different back then....bike test consisted of being observed riding around the local arena ...buddy of mine even passed 2 other bikes while he was out of site around the back of the building...still got his licence!

How many years is many years ago? M and G license is just one license, they aren't separated. If you lose points on one, you lost points on the other. You get one suspended, all your licenses get suspended.

 

[Twisted Wrister]

With an M2 or M you can drive under G1 restrictions, no need to write the test. I was able to book my G2 test one year after I got my M2. Just ask to book your G2 test, pay the $40, and do the road test

I'd like to be able to take a car on a highway and drive with a non-driver in the passenger seat. I'm asking if I'll be handed a MG2 right away, or if I'll have to go through the whole year with a G1.

 

[Sushii]

I'd like to be able to take a car on a highway and drive with a non-driver in the passenger seat. I'm asking if I'll be handed a MG2 right away, or if I'll have to go through the whole year with a G1.

You still have to wait a year from your G1 to get your G2. So depending on when you got your M1/M2, if its been over a year, you can book your G2 test right now.

 

[Twisted Wrister]

Once you get a M2 you automatically get a G1 as the M1 portion is consisted of G1 + motorcycle knowledge.

So you already have a G1M. All you need to do is book your G2 (G1 Exit?) test with the ministry for $40.

They wouldn't bill me for it. The guy left me at the counter to go talk to somebody I couldn't see. Came back and said I only had to pay 10 bucks and that I've already been road-tested. I think this means I get a G2 right away, but I'd like to be sure.

 

[Twisted Wrister]

You still have to wait a year from your G1 to get your G2. So depending on when you got your M1/M2, if its been over a year, you can book your G2 test right now.

This is exactly what I expected and makes perfect sense. However the price they wanted and the behavior of the serviceontario guy seemed to suggest to me that the G2 road test was unnecessary.

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