M1 Temporary Permit

You receive your M1 after passing a written test at any DriveTest Centre*. It is valid for 90-days, during which time you must successfully pass the on-bike test to graduate to the M2 licence. You can take the M2 course at any time during your 90 day eligibility period. However, you must hold the M1 licence for a minimum of 60 days before you can upgrade it at DriveTest. A valid M1 permit is required to take the M2 course.

You can practice the M1 written test at the link below.

M2 Licence

After successfully passing the M2 on-bike test and holding your M1 permit for 60 days, you can upgrade to your M2 license at any DriveTest Centre. Your M2 licence is valid for 5 years. After completing your course, you have 6 months to upgrade your licence before your test results expire.

For those riders applying to have their international experience recognised, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) may allow you to skip the M2 step and proceed straight to the M course. You must apply to the MTO through DriveTest to have your experience recognised.

M Licence

The final step of the graduated licensing process in Ontario. Your M never expires and is acquired by successfully completing the M on-bike road test, which is included in our M course.

Our M course offers a refresher in safety and riding skills, but assumes that you have been riding regularly. Experience riding on 400-series highways is strongly recommended and encouraged and is a key component of the M road test.

If you took an M2 safety course, you are eligible to attempt the M road test after 18 months of holding your M2 licence (22 months, if not).