Ontario G1 Test Locations and Format: DriveTest Centres, Computer or Paper Exam (2026)

You take the Ontario G1 licence knowledge test in person at a DriveTest Centre or at the ServiceOntario Bay and College location in Toronto. You cannot take the official test online. The test is available on paper at all DriveTest locations and on computer at some locations. It cannot be taken as an at-home online test.

Where exactly do you go to take the Ontario G1 knowledge test?

The G1 knowledge test is administered at official DriveTest Centres across Ontario. In very limited, specific cases, it may be available at select ServiceOntario locations in remote areas.

Official Testing Locations and How to Find Them

All G1 knowledge testing happens at authorized locations. The main network is DriveTest Centres.

• DriveTest Centres: Offer G1 knowledge testing. Paper tests are available at all locations; computer testing is available at some locations.
• DriveTest Travel Points: Part-time DriveTest Centres that operate from shared local facilities on scheduled days. Check the DriveTest listing before travelling.
• ServiceOntario Bay and College, Toronto: Offers G1 knowledge testing by appointment.

Can you take the G1 knowledge test at a DriveTest Travel Point?

Travel Points are part-time DriveTest Centres that serve smaller communities. Before travelling, check the specific Travel Point's current schedule and listed services because it does not operate like a full-time centre every day.

Where You Cannot Take the Ontario G1 Test

Applicants often confuse different government service outlets, leading to wasted trips.

• DriveTest vs. Standard ServiceOntario: Most standard ServiceOntario offices handle vehicle registration and health cards but do not administer driver knowledge tests. Going to a regular ServiceOntario for a G1 test will result in a rejection.
• ? Driving Schools Cannot Test: Approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) schools provide training but cannot administer the official G1 test. The final exam must be at a DriveTest Centre.
• Kiosk Misunderstanding: ServiceOntario kiosks found in some malls or plazas are for licence plate sticker renewals only. These machines do not support G1 knowledge testing.

Can you take the Ontario G1 test at any ServiceOntario location?

No. Standard G1 knowledge testing is available at DriveTest Centres. The ServiceOntario Bay and College location in downtown Toronto also offers knowledge-test applications by appointment, but ordinary ServiceOntario locations do not all provide this service.

Appointment and Walk-In Rules by Location

This page focuses on where the G1 test is offered. For current appointment and walk-in rules, see the Appointments & SOS guide.

Is the Ontario G1 test done on a computer and can you take it online?

You cannot take the official G1 knowledge test at home online. Knowledge tests are available on paper at all DriveTest locations and on computer at some locations.

Can You Take the G1 Test Online?

No. Ontario does not offer an official, at-home online G1 knowledge test. You must visit a testing centre in person.

Complete Ontario permit details are on the Ontario permit guide.

• In-Person Requirement: Identity verification is mandatory. You must present original physical ID documents; photocopies or digital scans on a phone are not accepted.
• Beware of Scams: Websites claiming to offer the 'official' Ontario G1 test online for a fee are not legitimate. They provide practice test, or use Shoro\'s Ontario G1 practice testss only.

Computer-Based G1 Testing

Sometimes. DriveTest offers knowledge tests on paper at all locations and on computer at some locations.

• Paper: Available at all DriveTest locations.
• Computer: Available at some DriveTest locations.
• Online at home: Not available for the official G1 knowledge test.

Official format guidance: https://drivetest.ca/tests/knowledge-tests/

Can you choose between a paper and computer G1 test in Ontario?

Paper knowledge tests are available at all DriveTest locations, while computer testing is available only at some locations. If you prefer a specific format, check the centre before you go rather than assuming both are available everywhere.

Do all Ontario DriveTest centres have computer G1 testing?

No. DriveTest specifically says computer knowledge tests are available at some locations, while paper testing is available at all locations.

What should you expect at the DriveTest Centre on Ontario G1 test day?

Expect an in-person licensing visit that includes identity/document checks, vision screening, fee payment and the knowledge test. The exact document combination depends on which accepted original documents you use.

What to Bring and Pay

Bring one or more accepted original identity documents as required to prove your legal name and date of birth. One document may cover both requirements; otherwise, an accepted combination is needed. The G1 licence package is $159.75.

Keep the full application sequence and document combinations in the dedicated Application Process and Required Documents blogs.

Going to the Wrong G1 Test Location

Use a DriveTest Centre, a scheduled DriveTest Travel Point that offers the service, or ServiceOntario Bay and College in Toronto where applicable. Standard ServiceOntario offices do not generally administer the G1 knowledge test.

Ontario DriveTest Arrival Tips for G1 Test Day

DriveTest recommends arriving at least one hour before the office closes so there is enough time to register and finish the knowledge test.

Bring the accepted original ID required for your application. Detailed wait-time, best-day and centre-hour strategy belongs in the dedicated DriveTest Hours & Best Times article.