Only the section you missed
Your result is valid for a year. Within that year, you rewrite only the section you did not pass — road signs or rules of the road. The section you already passed stands; you do not redo it.
Retake guide
Failed Your G1 Test? Here's What Happens Next
Failing your G1 knowledge test does not mean starting over. Your result stays valid for a year, and you only retake the section you missed. You must answer 16 of 20 questions correctly in each of the two sections.
How the retake works
16 CAD per retake
A repeat knowledge-test attempt costs 16 CAD — much less than the 159.75 CAD you paid for your G1 licence package.
Walk in, like the first time
DriveTest knowledge tests are walk-in, no appointment needed — except Toronto's Bay & College ServiceOntario, which is appointment-only. Arrive at least an hour before closing.
Untimed, marked on the spot
The test is multiple-choice with no time limit, and it's marked immediately — you'll know your result before you leave.
Your 3-step retake plan
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Identify the section you missed
Your test result shows exactly which section — road signs or rules of the road — you did not pass. That's the only one you need to prepare for again.
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Drill exactly that section
Spend your practice time only on the section you missed, instead of restudying everything.
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Run one full practice test
Before you go back, take one untimed 40-question exam simulation covering both sections, so you walk in confident.
Start exam simulation