read before you drive
Plain answers about Ontario’s licences, road tests and the roads around Hamilton. Checked against ontario.ca and DriveTest, and written for people who are still learning.
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Every guide
road tests
- Road testsThe Hamilton DriveTest centre: what to know before your road testBooking, the car check, and what happens before and after a test at Kenora Avenue.Read the guide
- Road testsThe G road test: what changes after the G2The highway declaration, what the test covers right now, and merging without drama.Read the guide
getting started
- Getting startedG1, G2 and G: Ontario’s licence levels, explainedHow each licence level works, the rules that come with it, and how long it takes.Read the guide
- Getting startedHow many driving lessons do you need?What changes the number, with real examples from her reviews.Read the guide
- Getting startedNervous about driving? What actually helpsPractical things that help before and during a drive.Read the guide
- Getting startedNew to Ontario? How to get your driver’s licenceThe 60-day rule, licence exchanges and experience credit.Read the guide
ready when you are
Rather ask in person?
Call or text Mrs. Akbar with your question. If it’s about your licence or your test, she’s probably been asked it before.
Call Mrs. Akbar at 416-457-5778