Turning 16 is an important milestone in life, with its promise of more freedom and independence. Getting a driver’s license is a large part of that. At age 16 in Ontario, you can write your G1 driving test and begin the process of earning a full driver’s license. Preparing for the test involves learning the rules of the road and understanding the issues involved in operating a vehicle on the road in all kinds of conditions. To obtain a driver’s license in Ontario, you must be able to fulfill all three of these criteria, according to the Ontario.ca website:
- be at least 16 years old
- pass a vision test (with glasses or contact lenses if necessary)
- pass the written test on rules of the road and traffic signs and signals
Applicants who are under 18 years old should be accompanied by a parent or guardian when going for the written G1 test. Drivers need a wide array of knowledge to be able to handle the situations they encounter on the road. Here are some examples:
- how to handle four-way stops
- what to watch for in school zones
- how to get out of a skid on an icy or wet road
- how to handle fatigue on long trips
You can learn about the rules of the road and the challenges of driving through:%