The general way the auto licencing system works here in Ontario is like this: a graduated system, including two novice levels (G1 and G2) and the completed level (G). In its entirety, the novice-level licences share in total 5 years in validity. I was in a bit of a pickle today, going to the DriveTest centre to remedy my ability to take my G Road Test.

You see, I had my G1 for about 4 years. This meant that when I graduated to my G2, I had 11 months left in my entire novice term. The problem with this is that I need to hold my G2 for 12 months until I can take the test, and if the card is expired, I can’t renew it and would have to requalify for everything from scratch. That’s another $125, another G2 Road Test, and another few years of driving and practicing menial things.

Fortunately for me, I was able to extend my licence expiry date. Whether it’s basic protocol or not to extend a novice licence if brought in before expiry, I at least feel lucky, considering the attendant I was talking to said the word “requalify” and scared me a bit.

But yeah. I’ve got a few more years on my G2. And I like driving now. I never thought I’d say it, but I like driving now. It’s a good feeling.

…well, that is until hovercars are invented. Then I’m fucked.