Fees and prices last verified October 2, 2026.
The cost of getting ready for an Ontario G test has three separate parts: the official road-test fee, any driving lessons you choose, and the vehicle you bring to the appointment. Keeping those costs separate makes it much easier to compare your options and avoid paying for something you do not need.
For Scarborough drivers, the practical question is not only “What does the test cost?” It is “What will my complete plan cost from today until test day?”
The official Ontario G road-test fee
DriveTest’s official fee schedule currently lists the Class G road test at $91.25. DriveTest says its examination-service fees are set by the Government of Ontario, shown in Canadian dollars and include applicable taxes.
That $91.25 is the test fee. It does not include private lessons, a warm-up drive, use of a driving-school vehicle, transportation to the centre or a third-party booking service. The Ministry also warns that it and DriveTest do not charge a separate fee simply to book a road test. Use the official booking system and check what any outside service is actually charging for.
If you are comparing licence-stage costs, DriveTest currently lists a G2 road test at $53.75. The G1 licence package is $159.75 and includes one knowledge test, one G2 road test and a five-year licence. Someone who already holds a G2 and is booking a G test should budget for the $91.25 G-test fee, not another G1 package.
How much do Full G lessons cost at SparkOn?
SparkOn’s live pricing page currently lists Full G lessons at:
- one lesson: $55
- three lessons: $160
- five lessons: $250
- eight lessons: $395
- ten lessons: $495
Prices and availability can change, so confirm the current total, tax treatment, lesson duration, pickup arrangements and cancellation terms before booking. Government test fees are separate from SparkOn services.
Not every G2 driver needs the same number of lessons. A driver who already uses Highway 401 confidently but needs cleaner observation may need a focused assessment and a short plan. Someone who avoids highways or has not driven regularly may need more time. A useful first step is a lesson or mock road test that identifies specific gaps instead of guessing at a package size.
What does a road-test vehicle cost?
DriveTest does not supply a vehicle. You may bring an appropriate owned, borrowed or rented Class G vehicle, provided it is plated, insured, in good working order and meets the test requirements. If you already have a suitable car that you know well, your additional vehicle cost may be zero.
If you need vehicle support, SparkOn currently lists Scarborough test-car support at $220, subject to availability and confirmation of what is included. Other test-centre areas have different listed prices because travel and scheduling differ. Review the Scarborough road-test car page and confirm the appointment time, test centre, pickup plan and warm-up details before paying.
A low-cost borrowed vehicle is not a bargain if a warning light, broken signal, unsafe tire or another defect makes the appointment out-of-order. Use SparkOn’s road-test car checklist several days before the appointment, not in the test-centre parking lot.
Three sample budgets
Test only: If you are genuinely ready and have a suitable vehicle, the direct new cost may simply be the $91.25 official fee.
Focused preparation: The official test plus three currently listed Full G lessons would total $251.25 before any separately applicable charges. This is an illustration, not a recommendation for every learner.
Lessons and Scarborough vehicle support: The official test fee, three Full G lessons and the currently listed $220 vehicle support would total $471.25 before any separately applicable charges. Confirm whether the support package overlaps with lesson or warm-up time so you do not count the same service twice.
Costs that can appear when plans change
The Official MTO Driver’s Handbook says a cancellation or rescheduling with less than 48 hours’ notice, or failure to attend, can mean losing the prepaid fee. It also says an out-of-order test generally results in losing 50% of the road-test fee, with the other half remaining as a credit. If you are unsuccessful, DriveTest says the applicable fee is due for another attempt.
Those are official fee rules. My practical advice is to protect the appointment: verify your licence, confirmation, highway experience and vehicle several days ahead; check service disruptions on test day; and arrive at least 30 minutes early.
A simple cost checklist
- Confirm the current $91.25 G-test fee on DriveTest.
- Choose lessons according to actual skill gaps, not a guess.
- Decide whether you will use your own car, borrow one or book vehicle support.
- Confirm tax, pickup, warm-up and cancellation details in writing.
- Check the vehicle early enough to repair a problem.
- Keep money aside for a retest rather than assuming one attempt is guaranteed.
One more planning point: do not measure preparation only by the number of booked hours. Between lessons, practise the exact skills your instructor identifies, with a qualified accompanying driver where your licence requires one. Purposeful practice can make the next paid hour more useful. If you are not sure whether you need lessons, vehicle support or both, send the test centre, licence level and appointment date before choosing. A clear written breakdown prevents surprises and lets you compare the official fee with optional services properly.
If you want a realistic Scarborough preparation plan, book a Full G lesson with SparkOn. We can focus the lesson on highway merging, lane changes, speed management and the habits you still need to make consistent.