If your teen is starting the G1 process, here’s what actually matters for parents, beyond just paying for lessons.
You’ll likely do most of the supervised practice. Lessons with an instructor build skill and good habits, but Ontario’s graduated licensing system assumes a lot of practice time with a supervising driver between lessons. As a G1 supervisor, you must be fully licensed, have at least 4 years of driving experience, and be under the legal BAC limit — see our Parent Corner for a printable practice log to keep that time structured.
Consent matters for enquiries. When you contact us on your teen’s behalf, we ask for parent/guardian consent as part of our privacy practices — this isn’t extra friction, it’s how we handle data about minors responsibly.
Driver education can shorten the G1 wait. Completing an approved driver-education course (which includes our in-car lessons) can reduce the G1 holding period from 12 months to 8 — see our graduated licensing guide for the exact timeline.
Nervous teen, nervous parent? It’s common for the supervising parent to be just as anxious as the teen learner. Lessons with a neutral instructor often reduce tension at home, since feedback comes from someone other than mom or dad.
Budgeting: our Starter and Confidence packages are the most common starting points for teens; the Pro Parent Plan offers a discount if you’re booking lessons for more than one family member.
Ready to start? Book a first lesson or see our instructors to find a good fit for your teen.