Do You Need to Redo Your G1 or G2 Tests After a Suspension? (Ontario 2026 Guide)

Most Ontario drivers don’t have to redo their tests after a suspension. Retesting depends mainly on how long your licence was suspended, and on whether the suspension involved a dangerous driving conviction or a medical review. Here are the rules.

Full G Licence: Retesting by Suspension Length

• Under 1 year: generally no retesting.
• 1 to 3 years: eye test.
• 3 to 10 years: knowledge test, eye test and two road tests. You can book the first road test after passing the knowledge and eye tests, and the second after passing the first, with no waiting periods in between.
• More than 10 years: you re-apply as a new driver, retake all tests and serve all mandatory graduated licensing waiting periods. This is the longest path back.

Dangerous Driving Convictions

After a dangerous driving conviction, you must complete a driver improvement interview and a re-examination: vision screening, a knowledge test and road tests. You can schedule the interview while you’re still suspended. Missing it keeps you suspended. How you return to the road depends on how long your licence was invalid:

• Fully licensed, invalid 1 to 3 years: no graduated licensing. You get a 60-day temporary licence to complete the re-examination.
• Fully licensed, invalid 3 to 10 years: complete graduated licensing, without waiting periods between tests.
• Fully licensed, invalid more than 10 years: serve the mandatory waiting periods.
• Novice drivers invalid more than 3 years: serve the mandatory waiting periods.

Novice Drivers (G1, G2, M1, M2)

Novice drivers face stricter rules, for example zero blood alcohol and lower demerit point limits. Novice drivers convicted of offences worth 4 or more demerit points face a 30-day suspension the first time, 90 days the second time, and cancellation of the novice licence the third time, which means starting the licensing process again. Check your Ministry of Transportation (MTO) notice for exactly what applies to you.

Medical Suspensions

Depending on the condition, MTO may require testing before reinstatement, such as a vision test or a road test. Your MTO letter will say what’s needed.

Short Suspensions Usually Don’t Require Retesting

Suspensions for unpaid fines, demerit points or most roadside suspensions usually end without retesting. You finish the requirements and pay the $281 reinstatement fee. See Ontario licence suspension types explained.

How to Check Whether You Need Testing

• Your Notice of Suspension or MTO letters
• Your driver record
• ServiceOntario or DriveTest

If you do need to test, read what to bring to DriveTest after a suspension so a missing document doesn’t cost you your booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to redo my G1 or G2 test after a suspension in Ontario?

Usually not. Retesting depends mainly on how long you were suspended: an eye test at 1 to 3 years, a knowledge test, eye test and two road tests at 3 to 10 years, and a full restart in graduated licensing after more than 10 years.

What tests do I need after a 3 to 10 year suspension?

A knowledge test, an eye test and two road tests, with no waiting periods between them.

Do I start over as a G1 driver after a 10-year suspension?

Yes. After more than 10 years you re-apply as a new driver, retake all tests and serve the mandatory graduated licensing waiting periods.

Do I need to retest after a dangerous driving conviction?

Yes. You must complete a driver improvement interview and a re-examination that includes vision screening, a knowledge test and road tests.

Do medical suspensions require retesting?

Sometimes. Depending on the condition, the Ministry of Transportation may require a vision test or road test before reinstatement.

Related Guides

• How to Reinstate a Suspended Licence in Ontario: Step-by-Step
• Ontario Licence Suspensions Explained: Every Type and How to Clear It
• Ontario Driver’s Abstract and Driver Record: How to Read It and Fix Errors
• What to Bring to DriveTest After a Licence Suspension in Ontario

Talk to an Ontario Lawyer About Your Suspension

Every suspension is different, and a mistake can keep you off the road longer or lead to new charges. If you’re facing an impaired driving charge, a licence suspension or a driving-while-suspended charge, an experienced Ontario DUI lawyer can review your record and explain your options.

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This article is general information about Ontario rules as of 2026 and is not legal advice. Fees, penalties and processes can change, so confirm your own requirements with ServiceOntario, the Ministry of Transportation or a lawyer.