MTO Offical Drivers Handbook
If you are learning to drive in Ontario, then this book is for you. It's all here - rules of the road, safe driving practices and how to get your license to drive a car, van or small truck.
Distracted Driving
In Ontario, it is illegal for drivers to talk, text, type, dial or email using hand-held cell phones and other hand-held communications and entertainment devices. Find out the risks of distracted driving, which devices you can and can't use and the penalties you could incur.
Get a G driver’s license
If you are at least 16 years old, you can apply for driver’s licence in Ontario. As a new driver, you will need to practice driving and gain experience over time. For most people, the two-step process takes about 20 months to finish. Here’s how you get a driver’s licence.
Safe driving practices
A quick review of important safety practices for drivers, including seatbelts, child car seats and booster seats, checking blind spots, obeying the speed limit and yielding to other road users.
Here's what the future of driving looks like!
Understanding demerit points
Demerit points are added to your driver’s licence, if you are convicted of breaking certain driving laws. The rules are different depending on if you are a new driver or have a full licence. This information will explain how the demerit points system works. Read more
Safe driving practices