Ontario G1 DriveTest Appointments: Book, Reschedule, Cancel or Walk In (2026)

Most DriveTest centres take G1 knowledge tests without an appointment. ServiceOntario Bay and College in Toronto is by appointment only. Arrive early and bring two pieces of identification.

• Most DriveTest centres take G1 knowledge tests without an appointment.
• The ServiceOntario Bay and College location in Toronto is by appointment only.
• Arrive at least 60 minutes before closing, bring original ID, and join the first-come, first-served queue.
• Road test appointments follow different booking rules through the DriveTest portal.
• Prepare with Ontario G1 practice tests.

Appointment Requirements and Booking Process

Can you take the Ontario G1 test at any DriveTest centre?

Yes. Class G1 knowledge tests are offered at DriveTest Centres, and you are not tied to the centre closest to your home. Check the location and hours before travelling. Standard DriveTest knowledge tests are walk-in; ServiceOntario Bay and College follows its own appointment process. See DriveTest knowledge-test information.

Do you need to book the G1 test separately from the application?

No. At a standard DriveTest Centre, you apply in person and the knowledge test is part of the same G1 visit after the required identity, vision, photo/signature, and fee steps. Knowledge tests are first-come, first-served, so a separate G1 appointment is not normally needed.

• DriveTest Centres: No appointment needed. Service is first-come, first-served.

1. Visit drivetest.ca to find a centre near you.
2. Walk in on any business day, arrive at least 60 minutes before closing.

Warning: Do not book a 'Road Test' (G2/G) on the DriveTest site for a G1 knowledge test. You will be turned away. For a learners permit walk in, use the walk-in line at any standard DriveTest Centre.

Missing, Rescheduling, and Cancelling Appointments

These rules apply primarily to road test appointments or the Bay Street knowledge test appointment.

What if you miss your DriveTest centre appointment? The slot is voided. Arriving late, even by 10-15 minutes, results in a 'No-Show'.

Visit the Ontario learner's permit guide for step-by-step rules.

• Fee Forfeiture: Cancel a road test at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid a cancellation fee.
• Wait Time Reset: You must rebook. Road-test availability varies by location and cancellations, so check the current DriveTest booking system for the next opening.

Can you reschedule your DriveTest centre appointment? Yes, through the online booking portal where you made the original appointment. You must reschedule at least 48 hours before your appointment to avoid forfeiting your fee.

• How do you cancel your DriveTest centre appointment? Use the same online booking system.
• Cancelling more than 48 hours in advance allows for a potential refund or credit.
• Cancelling within 48 hours results in fee forfeiture.

Finding Available Appointments and Walk-In Strategies

What if the DriveTest walk-in line is full when you arrive?

If staff cannot fit more knowledge-test applicants into the remaining business hours, you may need to return earlier or use another DriveTest Centre. Check the centre hours and the DriveTest service-disruptions page before making another trip.

Can you go to another DriveTest centre if your preferred location is too busy? Yes. For a standard G1 knowledge test, you can use another DriveTest Centre that is open and offering the service.

If a booked service has no suitable slot: check the official booking system for cancellations or another location. Standard G1 knowledge tests at most DriveTest centres are walk-in, so detailed best-time and queue guidance belongs in the DriveTest hours and best-times article.

What to Know Before Going to DriveTest

Appointment and Walk-In Rules:

• Closing-time rule: Arrive at least one hour before your chosen centre closes. Exact hours vary by location, so check that centre before travelling.

• Bring a secondary ID with a signature to avoid rejection. An Ontario Health Card alone is not accepted.
• Bring two pieces of identification and your glasses or contacts if needed to save 20-30 minutes in line.

• At the Brampton DriveTest, a new driver brought only a passport and health card. The health card lacked a signature, causing a rejection. They had to return the next day with a birth certificate.

• Test Details: The G1 knowledge test has 40 questions: 20 road signs and 20 rules of the road.
• You need 16 correct in each section to pass.
• The initial G1 licence package is $159.75.
• Each extra knowledge-test attempt is $16.00.