In Ontario, there are 12 different classes of licences. Each one qualifies you to drive a different type of vehicle. The class of licence you have must match the type of vehicle you are driving. You need a Class G licence to drive a car, van or small truck. You must have a Class G licence before you can be licensed to drive any other type of vehicle. The only exception is motorcycles. You may get a motorcycle licence (Class M) without first getting a Class G licence.
The Driver's Licence Classification Chart shows you what class of licence you need to drive different vehicles. For information on the skills and knowledge you'll need to get a Class M motorcycle licence, study the Official MTO Motorcycle Handbook. You can get information on other kinds of licences - classes A, B, C, D, E and F - in the Official MTO Truck Handbook and the Official MTO Bus Handbook. If you want to drive a vehicle equipped with air brakes, the Official MTO Air Brake Handbook tells you how to qualify.
Some recreational vehicles have special licence requirements. If you plan to drive an off-road vehicle or snowmobile, read the Off-Road Vehicles section in this handbook. Recreational vehicles exceeding 11,000 kilograms but below 14,000 kilograms can be driven with a Class G, E or F licence with RV endorsement. Recreational vehicles of any weight, including those exceeding 14,000 kilograms, can be driven with a Class A, B, C or D licence, or a Class D licence with RV restriction.
12 different classes of licences in Ontario
Licence class must match vehicle type being driven
Class G required for cars, vans, small trucks
Class G prerequisite for all other vehicle classes (except motorcycles)
Motorcycles (Class M) can be obtained without Class G first