Licensing...
Ontario's graduated licensing system requires that a motorcyclist move in stages from an M1 to M2 then finally to the full M.
M1 Learner's Permit
The M1 learner's permit is valid for up to 90 days and is acquired by
passing a multiple choice test available at a DriveTest Driver
Examination Centre. The questions are based on the Ministry of
Transportation's Motorcycle and Driver's handbooks. The M1 test is
available without appointment.
This licence permits one to ride any motorcycle, provided the rider
avoids expressways and highways, rides only during daylight hours, does
not carry a passenger and maintains a zero blood alcohol level while
riding.
M2 Licence
To upgrade to an M2, a riding skills test is required. This can be done
at a DriveTest Driver Examination Centre by appointment or as part of
the Learning Curves course. You may complete the Learning Curves course
anytime after obtaining your M1 permit, however, you must ride under the
restrictions of an M1 for at least 60 days before upgrading to the M2
licence. Once you have upgraded to the M2 only the alcohol restriction
remains.The M2 licence is valid for 5 years.
M Licence
Finally, the full M licence can be earned by booking an appointment at a
DriveTest Driver Examination Centre for a road test, or as part of our
advanced M2X course. The Learning Curves M2X course on is held in small
groups using your own motorcycle on public roads. The course includes an
an hour-long road test with radio instuctions given to the students as
they ride. Note that you must hold your M2 licence for a minimum of 18
months before proceeding to the full M licence.
