Everything You Need to Know About the G2 Test in Ontario

If you have already passed your G1 and have some back experiences, the next big step is the G2 test. This is your first practical driving exam, where you prove that you can safely handle the car under real conditions.

In this guide we will tell you what the G2 test is, how to prepare, what to expect and how to pass it in your first attempt.

What is the G2 license? The G2 license Ontario has probation. With this you can:

Run alone in all Ontario streets

Run any time of the day

Carry passengers with some limitations

It is valid for five years, but you should target a full G license within 12-24 months.

What is the G2 test?

The G2 Road test (also known as the G1 Exit test) is an assessment of 20-30 minutes. This evaluates your basic driving skills and you follow the rules of the road.

During the test, a dive test sensor will sit on the passenger seat and see how you are:

Start and stop the vehicle

Turn in the crosses

Change the path safely

Keep speed and distance

Park (including parallel and roadside stop)

Navigate to residential, main and multi-lane roads

When can you take a G2 test? If you can take G2 tests:

You had your G1 for at least 12 months, or

You have completed MTO-Anumoded Driving Course and was your G1 for at least 8 months

You can order your test online by phone, or person on the drive test site. What to bring on the test day Your valid G1 license

A safe, road guard vehicle

Your test confirmation (printed or on your phone)

Payment (if paid in advance)

Glasses or contact lenses if you need them

Tip: Make sure you have floodlights, brake lights, flashlights, horns and good brakes. Otherwise, the test can be canceled.

What you want to be tested at Here are the most important areas you need to show:

Parallel Parking: Within 30 cm from accurate and curb

3-point turns: done safely and within the allowed place

Field change: Proper signs, mirror control and blind stain check

Left and right walk: Smooth, proper speed and wide -angle check

Stops at intersection: Full break and clear observation behind the line

Right-off-way rules: to know who goes first in different situations

Speed Control: Follow the limits that are laid out and adjust for conditions

Common mistakes to escape Forget the shoulder control or mirror test

Don’t stop completely on stop signs

Runs very slowly or over the speed range

Rolls through bend without check

Failed to signal too late or signaling

Parking far away from the curb

How to Prepare You for G2 Test Get driving lessons Even if you exercise with parents or friends, a professional instructor can fix small errors and learn test -specific skills.

Practice under different circumstances Drive in the residential area, busy streets and in different times of the day.

Simulate the test road If you can, run around the drive test center where you want to take the exam. Many test routes are shared online.

Learn the car you use Do not use the vehicle you are unknown from. Practice the same car during the test you want to use.

Stay calm and confident Nervousness is normal but focus on staying.