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A supervising driver must be fully licensed to drive the Class G vehicle, have at least four years of licensed driving experience in Ontario or another jurisdiction, and meet Ontario BAC rules.
A supervising driver must hold a full licence that authorizes them to drive the Class G vehicle, have at least four years of licensed driving experience, and meet Ontario BAC rules.
The supervisor must be fully licensed to drive the Class G vehicle, have at least four years of licensed driving experience, meet the applicable BAC rule, and sit in the front passenger seat.
| Possible Supervisor | Can Qualify? | Key Rule |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario Class G or Class A-F driver | Yes | The licence must authorize driving the Class G vehicle, and the driver must have at least four years of licensed experience. |
| Equivalent full licence from another jurisdiction | Yes | The licence must authorize the vehicle and the driver must have at least four years of licensed experience. |
| G2 holder | No | A G2 driver is not fully licensed, although valid G2 time can count toward the four years of experience once the person becomes fully licensed. |
| M-only holder | No | An M-only licence does not make the person a fully licensed Class G driver. |
| Suspended licence holder | No | The supervisor's licence must be valid and not suspended. |
| Fully licensed driver with under four years of licensed experience | No | Four years of licensed experience is required. |
The supervisor does not need to be a parent or guardian. Any person who meets the legal requirements can supervise.
The qualified supervising driver must meet Ontario's licence, experience and BAC rules.
Complete Ontario permit details are on the Ontario permit guide.
Yes, if the person holds an equivalent full licence that authorizes them to drive the vehicle, has at least four years of licensed experience and meets the other Ontario accompanying-driver rules.
Yes. Time spent at the G2 level counts as long as the G2 licence was valid and not suspended.
Yes. Demerit points by themselves do not disqualify the supervisor, but a suspended licence does.
Yes, if the person is fully licensed and already has at least four years of licensed driving experience. A supervisor who is 21 or under must have zero BAC while supervising.
Can a Class A, B, C, D, E or F driver supervise a G1 driver? Yes, if the full licence authorizes the person to drive the Class G vehicle and all other accompanying-driver requirements are met.
The supervisor has specific legal duties and must be fit to drive.
| Requirement | Rule |
|---|---|
| Seating Position | Must be in the front passenger seat at all times. |
| Sobriety (BAC) | If the supervisor is 22 or older, BAC must be below 0.05%. If the supervisor is 21 or under, BAC must be 0.00%. The G1 driver must follow novice zero-tolerance rules. |
| Alertness | Must be awake and capable of taking control of the vehicle. |
| Vehicle Insurance | Make sure the vehicle is properly insured and the learner is permitted to practise under the policy. Detailed premium effects belong to the insurance guides. |
These examples highlight frequent errors in G1 licence supervision rules.
Before driving, confirm that the supervisor's licence is valid, not suspended, authorizes the vehicle and that they have the required four years of licensed experience. If you are using an out-of-province licence, check the equivalent licence and experience rather than relying on Ontario-card markings alone.
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