Types of Driver’s Licences

In Ontario, there are 12 different licence classes. Each one qualifies you to drive a different type of vehicle. The class of licence you have must match the type of vehicle you are driving. See the Quick Check Chart below to see what class of licence you need to drive different vehicles. A driver may hold a licence in more than one class.

For a complete list of all test types administered at each DriveTest Centre, please refer to the Locations page on the DriveTest Website

Class of
Licence
Types of Vehicles AllowedMay Also Drive
Vehicle in Class
AAny tractor-trailer combinationD and G
BAny school-purposes busC, D, E, F and G
CAny regular busD, F and G
DAny truck or combination provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kgG
ESchool purposes bus – maximum of 24 passenger capacityF and G
FRegular bus maximum of 24 passenger capacity and ambulancesG
GAny car, van or small truck or combination of vehicle and towed vehicle up to 11,000 kg provided the towed vehicle is not over 4,600 kg. 
G1Level 1 of graduated licensing. Holders may drive Class G vehicles when accompanied by a fully licensed driver with at least four years of driving experience. Additional conditions apply.Replaces Class L licence
G2Level 2 of graduated licensing. Holders may drive Class G vehicles without accompanying driver but are subject to certain conditions.Replaces probationary status
MMotorcycles. Holders may also drive a Class G vehicle under the conditions that apply to a class G1 licence holder.Replaces Class R licence
M1Level 1 of graduated licensing. Holders may drive a motorcycle under certain conditions.D and G

2 thoughts on “Types of Driver’s Licences”

  1. Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you penning this article and also the rest of the site is very good. Lorinda Aguistin Grazia

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