Last verified: October 2, 2026.
The Ontario G2 road test fee is $53.75. For most brand-new drivers, that first attempt is already included in the $159.75 G1 licence package. If you need another attempt or the included fee no longer applies, you pay the G2 test fee again. Lessons and a test-day vehicle are separate optional costs.
The official Ontario fees
DriveTest’s current fee table lists the Class G1 licence package at $159.75. It includes the knowledge test, one Class G2 road test and a five-year licence. The standalone Class G2 road test fee is $53.75. An extra knowledge-test attempt is $16, and a five-year licence is listed at $90.
These are government-set driver examination fees in Canadian dollars, with applicable taxes included. Always confirm them on the official DriveTest fees page before paying because fees can change after this article is published.
When the $53.75 G2 fee is already paid
If you entered Ontario’s graduated licensing system as a new driver and paid for the G1 package, your first G2 road-test attempt is normally covered by that package. You still need to book an appointment, but you should not treat the included test as “free”; it is part of the amount paid when you applied.
If you are uncertain whether a prepaid fee is on your record, verify through DriveTest before booking. Licence exchanges, expired licences, previous payments and other individual circumstances can make a simple online cost summary incomplete.
When you may have to pay again
You generally need another test fee for a later attempt after an unsuccessful result. You can also lose a prepaid fee if you arrive late, do not attend, or cancel or reschedule within 48 hours of the appointment, subject to DriveTest’s stated exceptions. DriveTest also describes “out-of-order” situations in which part of a fee may be lost when the test cannot proceed.
This is why the cheapest test is not necessarily the earliest opening. Confirm the car, your schedule and your readiness before changing the appointment. If the weather or another disruption affects operations, check DriveTest’s instructions instead of cancelling automatically.
Booking itself does not carry an official service fee
DriveTest says it charges only the MTO-approved test fee for regular road-test bookings and does not add a booking service fee. Online bookings can be paid with an accepted credit card; DriveTest Centres accept additional payment methods listed on the official site.
A third-party booking business may charge its own administration fee, but it is not affiliated with DriveTest and cannot guarantee a date or a result. Use the official booking service and keep your licence details private.
Separate government fees from preparation costs
Driving lessons are not part of the $53.75 test fee. Neither is the cost of borrowing or renting a suitable car. Those services vary by provider and package. SparkOn’s current lesson and road-test options are listed on the live pricing page; check there rather than relying on a price quoted in an older article.
You are allowed to use a suitable personal vehicle for the test. It must be in good working order and able to complete the assessment safely. If you use someone else’s vehicle, confirm permission, insurance and availability. If you book a school vehicle, understand what the package includes: lesson time, pickup area, waiting time and use of the vehicle may be priced differently.
A realistic G2 test budget
- Official test fee: $53.75, unless the first attempt is already included in the G1 package.
- Practice lessons: optional and separate; use current provider pricing.
- Test-day vehicle: optional if you have an appropriate car; separate when rented or supplied by a school.
- Travel and parking: depends on the centre and your arrangements.
- Retest: another official test fee may apply after an unsuccessful attempt.
Do not add the G1 package and a separate G2 fee automatically when estimating a brand-new driver’s first attempt. The package already includes that test. Conversely, do not assume every person has an unused included attempt.
Keep receipts and booking confirmations together. If the amount shown in your account does not match your circumstances, ask DriveTest to review the record before paying again; do not rely on a social-media answer about someone else’s licence history.
Avoid preventable extra costs
Inspect the vehicle well before test day. Check tires, brake lights, turn signals, horn, mirrors, windshield, seatbelts, licence plates and fuel. Read SparkOn’s road-test car checklist. A last-minute repair is still better than arriving with a vehicle that cannot be used.
Give at least 48 hours’ notice when you must cancel or reschedule, unless DriveTest gives different instructions for a disruption. Arrive early with your valid licence and required corrective lenses. Keep the confirmation and check the location rather than assuming you remember it.
Pay for preparation that solves a real problem
More lessons are not automatically better. A useful lesson should target a clear weakness: late blind-spot checks, incomplete stops, speed control, turns, lane changes or parking. A mock assessment can show whether you can drive without constant prompts. That information helps you decide whether to keep the date or practise longer.
If you are preparing in Scarborough, review SparkOn’s G2 road-test preparation and live pricing. The goal is to arrive ready with a suitable vehicle—not to sell a guaranteed pass, because no responsible school can promise one.
Official sources: DriveTest fees; DriveTest payments, cancellations and refunds; Ontario graduated licensing.