Ready for the road - Log Book

New Driver's and Motorcyclist's Log Book

Your Accompanying Driver (G Licence)

Your Level 1 (Class G1) accompanying driver should be someone you know well, who is also a good driver. It is important that you have a good relationship and understand one another's roles. All accompanying drivers must be fully licensed and have at least four years of driving experience. In addition:

• Accompanying drivers help new drivers develop their skills, remind them about the rules of the road and warn them about dangers they may not see.

• They advise new drivers about responsible, safe driving, and, if necessary, stop other passengers from distracting the driver.

• Accompanying drivers should give clear directions ahead of time, without distracting the new driver.

• Accompanying drivers should re-read the Driver's Handbook to refresh their knowledge of the rules of the road.

• Accompanying drivers should be able to take the wheel on a 400-series highway with a posted speed limit greater than 80 km/h, or if a trip continues after midnight. Since they may have to drive, their blood alcohol concentration must be less than the legal suspension limit of .05 per cent blood alcohol.

Note: If the accompanying driver is a driving instructor licensed in Ontario, a new driver may drive on any 400-series highway or expressway with a posted speed limit greater than 80 km/h.

• Ready for the Road... Earning your driver's licence in Ontario's graduated licensing system
• Ready for Ontario's Roads... Newcomers Guide to Graduated Licencing

For more information call: 1-800-387-3445

If you have any questions concerning new drivers and insurance, call the Insurance Bureau of Canada at 362-9528; from area code 807 call collect (416) 362-2031; elsewhere in Ontario call 1-800-387-2880.

Ready for the road is sponsored by Ontario's car insurance companies.