Overview

A recreational vehicle (RV) is a vehicle that is primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping and/or seasonal use and either:

  • has its own motive power
  • is mounted on or towed by another vehicle

A motor home (MH) is a self-propelled recreational vehicle.

The type of licence you need to drive a recreational vehicle in Ontario depends on how much the vehicle weighs. You can drive:

To drive a recreational vehicle with air brakes, you must get an air brake endorsement.

Complete the Recreational Vehicle Learning Module (RVLM)

You must complete the Recreational Vehicle Learning Module (RVLM) before you get an RV endorsement or a Class D licence with RV restriction.

You can complete the learning module online or in person at a DriveTest Centre. You will need to pay a fee of $23.75. The module will take about 45 minutes to complete.

The module provides importation information about safe RV operation and driving practices. It includes knowledge checks throughout and focuses on recreational vehicle information that all drivers should have.

Once you complete the module, you will receive a certificate of completion. If you completed the module online, you must download or print this certificate and present it at a DriveTest Centre as part of the RV licence process.  

RV endorsement for Class E, F and G licences

You can drive a recreational vehicle weighing up to 14,000 kg with a Class E, F or G licence by getting an RV endorsement.

Get an RV endorsement

To get your RV endorsement, you must:

  1. Hold a valid Ontario Class E, F or G licence.
  2. Successfully complete the Recreational Vehicle Learning Module (RVLM) online or in person at a DriveTest centre. Print or download your RVLM certificate of completion if you completed the module online.
  3. Bring your certificate of completion to a DriveTest Centre.
  4. Pay a fee of $23.75.

You must complete the learning module every time you renew your licence to keep the RV endorsement. Learn more about how to renew.

Class D licence with RV restriction

A Class D licence with RV restriction lets you drive any recreational vehicle or motor home.

You can drive

  • a recreational vehicle, regardless of weight
  • a car or light truck covered by a Class G licence

You can’t drive any other vehicles covered by a Class D licence.

Requirements

To get a Class D licence with RV restriction, you must:

  • be at least 18 years old
  • hold a valid Ontario licence that is not a G1, G2, M, M1 or M2
  • pass a vision test
  • submit a medical report
  • complete the Recreational Vehicle learning module (RVLM)
  • pass a modified Class D road test (with no daily inspection requirement) using a recreational vehicle that weighs more than 14,000 kg

How to apply

Visit a DriveTest centre to apply and take the required tests or complete the upgrade.

You will need to bring your driver’s licence.

Fees

You will need to pay a fee to apply for a Class D licence with RV endorsement:

  • the fee for the Recreational Vehicle Learning Module is $23.75
  • the fee for the Class D RV Road Test is $99

See the full list of current fees.

Book a Class D RV road test

Book a road test appointment at a DriveTest centre. When you book the appointment you will need to provide:

  • your valid Ontario driver's licence number
  • your preferred location for taking the test
  • a second and third choice of location
  • a preferred date and time

The road test will test the knowledge and skills required to safely operate a recreational vehicle.

You must successfully complete the Recreational Vehicle Learning Module (RVLM) before taking attempting a Class D with RV restriction road test.

You will need to take the road test in an RV weighing more than 14,000 kilograms (31,000 pounds).

Downgrade from a full Class A, B, C or D licence

If you hold a full Class A, B, C or D licence and want to continue to drive a recreational vehicle but not other classes of commercial vehicle, you can choose to downgrade to a Class D with RV restriction, or to a Class G with RV endorsement.

To downgrade from a full Class A, B, C or D licence:

  1. Complete the Recreational Vehicle Learning Module online or in person at a DriveTest Centre.
  2. Visit a DriveTest Centre and inform staff that you would like to downgrade to the Class D licence with RV restriction.
  3. Pay a fee of $23.75.

Upgrade from a Class D with RV restriction to a full Class D licence

If you hold a Class D licence with RV restriction and want to drive other commercial vehicles in class D, you can upgrade to a full Class D licence.

  1. Visit a DriveTest Centre and inform staff that you would like upgrade to the full Class D.
  2. Pass the Class D knowledge test.
  3. Pass the Class D road test.

Renew an RV endorsement or Class D with RV restriction

You must complete the Recreational Vehicle Learning Module (RVLM) before renewing your driver’s licence.

You do not need to complete the learning module at renewal if:

  • you are under 80 years old and completed the learning module within the past 2 years
  • you are 80 years or older and completed the learning module within the past year

If you are 80 years or older, you must complete the Class D RV road test before renewing your Class D licence with RV restriction.

How to renew

  1. Complete the learning module online or in person at a DriveTest Centre.
  2. Visit a DriveTest Centre to record the learning module completion.
  3. Pay a fee of $23.75.
  4. Renew your licence.

Insurance for recreational vehicles

RV owners should carry specialized RV insurance. This type of policy generally includes liability, collision, and comprehensive coverage, along with features tailored to RVs—such as protection for personal belongings inside the vehicle and access to roadside assistance.

If you're renting a motor home, the rental company will usually provide insurance options. It's important to review the policy details to understand exactly what's included.