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BDE simply stands for Beginner Driver Education. You may be eligible to reduce the time you spend at the Class G1 level if you successfully complete an MTO-approved BDE course Completing an MTO-approved BDE course may also provide potential insurance rate discounts.

To apply for a driver’s licence in Ontario, you need to:

be at least 16 years old

pass an eye test

pass a written test about the rules of the road and traffic signs

Once you pass these tests, you get a G1 licence. You are considered a beginner driver and need to practice driving and gain experience over time.

After 8 or 12 months with a Class G1 licence, book a road test and then take your Class G2 road test. For the Class G2 road test, a driver examiner at a DriveTest Centre will assess basic driving skills (e.g., turning left and right, stopping, parking).

If you complete a government-approved Beginner Driver Education course, you can take your Class G2 road test after just 8 months. If you do not complete one of these courses, you must practice with your G1 for a minimum of 12 months. If you are successful, you will be issued another temporary driver’s licence and will receive a Class G2 licence in the mail. If you are unsuccessful, you can try the road test again as long as your G1 licence has not expired. If your G1 licence has expired, you will have to start all over, including paying the fees.

As soon as you obtain your G1 lisence, you can start your driving lessons.

You have one year from date of registration to complete the BDE course.