Questions / Licensing and G1
Answer first · reviewed August 2026
What if my novice licence expires before I pass the G test?
Expiry can interrupt the graduated-licensing path and may require reapplying or retesting, depending on your timing and circumstances. Do not assume a booked test automatically extends the licence.
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What to do
Check your card now. If the date is close, contact DriveTest or ServiceOntario for the rule that applies to your exact stage.
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The common trap
Waiting for the last available appointment and leaving no room for weather, a failed attempt or an out-of-order vehicle.
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How to practise it
Put the official requirement into a simple timeline, including eligibility, waiting periods and your expiry date. Administrative surprises are rarely educational.
When a rule, road sign or examiner instruction conflicts with an internet tip, use the official rule and the safe decision. The internet has many talents; wearing a reflective examiner vest is not one of them.
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