The G2 road test in Ontario: booking, what is tested and how to pass
How the Ontario G2 road test works: when you can book it after your G1, how to book, the fee, what to bring, vehicle rules, the skills the examiner checks, a day-of checklist and what happens if you fail, each fact linked to ontario.ca.
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The G2 road test, also called the G1 exit test, is the first of the two road tests in Ontario's graduated licensing system. You take it in your own car at a DriveTest centre with a driver examiner beside you. Passing it moves you from a G1 to a G2 licence, so you can drive without an accompanying driver.
This guide follows the test in order: when you may book it, how to book, what it costs, what to bring, what the car needs, the skills the examiner watches, a checklist for the day and what happens after a pass or a fail. Every fact links to the Government of Ontario page it comes from. Rules and fees change, so check the linked page before your test.
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Who can take it, and when
- You can take the G2 road test after holding a G1 licence for 12 months, or after 8 months if you complete a government-approved beginner driver education course. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
- To shorten the wait, the course must come from a driving school certified to train new drivers. Ontario lists approved schools and names unlicensed schools to avoid. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
- Your G1 must still be valid. You have up to five years to finish graduated licensing; after that you start over. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
How to book and take the test
Finish your G1 period
Hold your G1 for 12 months, or 8 months with an approved beginner driver education course. Practise with a qualified accompanying driver in as many kinds of traffic as you can.
Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new driversBook the test
Book online, by phone at 647-776-0331 or 1-888-570-6110, or in person at a DriveTest centre. Have your licence number and expiry date, a preferred test location plus a second and third choice, and a preferred date and time.
Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new driversPrepay the fee
To schedule a road-test appointment you must prepay the fee. The first road test is already part of the licence package you paid when you applied for your G1; retests are paid separately.
Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licenceArrive early with a road-ready car
Get to the test centre at least 30 minutes before your appointment, in a vehicle that is fit, in proper working condition, plated and insured. As a G1 driver you need an accompanying driver to come with you.
Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licenceListen to the briefing, then drive
The examiner tells you how much time you have and explains the test. Ask your questions before you start: the examiner may not coach you during the drive and will never ask you to do anything illegal.
Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licenceGet your report
At the end, the examiner gives you a complete report of your skills and explains any mistakes. If you pass, you receive your G2 licence.
Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
What it costs
| Item | Amount | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| First G2 road test | Included in the Class G licence package for new drivers ($159.75), paid when you applied for your G1 | Source: DriveTest — Fees (archived copy, July 2026) |
| G2 road test paid on its own, for example a retest | $53.75 | Source: DriveTest — Fees (archived copy, July 2026) |
| Late cancellation, rescheduling or not showing up | The prepaid road-test fee is not refunded if you cancel or reschedule with less than 48 hours notice, or miss the test | Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence |
| Test declared out-of-order (for example, the car does not meet the standard) | You lose 50% of the road-test fee; the other 50% stays as a credit, and you pay the lost half again to rebook | Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence |
Fees change. Check the amount on the official page or with the provider before you pay.
What to bring or have ready
- Money for any test fees that are due, and glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- An accompanying driver: a Level One driver may not drive to the test centre alone. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- Your own vehicle, which must be fit, in proper working condition, plated and insured. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
Vehicle requirements
- You supply the car. It must be fit, in proper working condition, plated and insured. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- If the vehicle does not meet ministry standards, the examiner declares the test out-of-order and you lose half of the fee. If you are unsure about your car, contact DriveTest before the test. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- A vehicle with a rear camera is allowed by DriveTest’s current FAQ. You must still turn your head, check mirrors and observe around the vehicle when backing. Demonstrate the driving skills yourself; do not rely on automatic parking, lane monitoring or cruise control. Source: DriveTest — FAQ, rear cameras
- No pets and no passengers other than the examiner. Driving instructors, friends, relatives and translators may not ride along. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
What the examiner assesses
The skill areas below are summarized in our own words from the official material. The examiner watches each one throughout the drive.
- Turns — Left and right turns, with the traffic checks, signals and lane choice the handbook teaches. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
- Stops and traffic control — Stopping correctly and handling traffic lights, stop signs and yield signs. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
- Parallel parking — Parking parallel to the curb in a space behind another vehicle. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
- Three-point turn — Turning the car around on a road to face the other way. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
- Lane changes and one-way streets — Changing lanes safely and driving on one-way streets. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
- Residential driving — Driving through residential neighbourhoods. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
- Rules of the road and safe driving practices — Across the whole drive, the examiner checks that you follow the rules of the road and safe driving practices, not only the set manoeuvres. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
Day-of checklist
Our checklist, built from the official requirements and skill list above. Tick each item before you leave home and again before the examiner gets in.
- G1 waiting period finished and G1 still valid; appointment time and test centre confirmed.
- Accompanying driver coming with you to the test centre.
- A vehicle with a rear camera is allowed by DriveTest’s current FAQ. You must still turn your head, check mirrors and observe around the vehicle when backing. Demonstrate the driving skills yourself; do not rely on automatic parking, lane monitoring or cruise control.
- Glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive, and payment if a fee is due.
- At the test centre at least 30 minutes before your appointment. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
- Questions asked during the briefing, since the examiner may not coach you once you start.
- On every turn and lane change: mirrors, signal, then a shoulder check before you move.
- Full stop at every stop sign and red light: at the stop line, or at the crosswalk if there is no line, or at the edge of the sidewalk, or at the edge of the intersection. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — The Level Two road test
- At least a two- to three-second gap behind the vehicle ahead. Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — The Level Two road test
Results and your next licence
If you pass, you get a G2 licence. You then hold it for at least 12 months before you can take the G road test, the second road test, which adds expressway driving and leads to a full Class G licence. As a G2 driver you keep a zero blood alcohol level, and if you are 19 or under, passenger limits apply between midnight and 5 a.m. Source: ontario.ca — Get a G driver's licence: new drivers
If you fail: rebooking
If you fail, the examiner's report shows what to improve. When you have practised more, book again; you must wait at least 10 days between tests. A retest is paid separately (see the costs above). Source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook — Getting your driver's licence
Prepare for the test
Practise the rules first: the road test assumes you know every sign and rule from the knowledge test. Our free practice tests, simulator and guides are written from the official material.
- Ontario G1 practice tests570 original practice questions with explanations
- Ontario G1 exam simulator40 new random questions every time, full screen, no hints
- How to get a G1 licence in OntarioHow to get a G1 licence in Ontario: who can apply, the ID to bring, the vision and knowledge tests at DriveTest, the pass mark, the G1 licence package fee and the rules for G1 drivers, with each fact linked to ontario.ca or DriveTest.
- Ontario G1 study guideFree Ontario G1 study guide: 772 key points from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook in plain words, organised by topic, each topic linked to its practice questions.
- G road test guideHow the Ontario G road test (the G2 exit test) works: when you can take it, the highway driving declaration, how to book, the fee, what the examiner checks on expressways and in traffic, a day-of checklist and what happens if you fail, each fact linked to ontario.ca.
We last checked the official pages on October 18, 2026. Rules and fees can change; the official source always wins.
FAQ
G2 road test guide: common questions
What is on the G2 road test?
Basic driving skills: left and right turns, stopping, parallel parking, one-way streets, lane changes, three-point turns, driving in residential neighbourhoods, and traffic lights, stop signs and yield signs.
How long do I need my G1 before the G2 road test?
12 months, or 8 months if you complete a government-approved beginner driver education course.
How much does the G2 road test cost?
Your first G2 road test is included in the Class G licence package ($159.75) you paid when you applied for your G1. A G2 road test paid on its own, for example a retest, is $53.75.
Can I use my back-up camera or parking assist on the G2 road test?
A vehicle with a rear camera is allowed by DriveTest’s current FAQ. You must still turn your head, check mirrors and observe around the vehicle when backing. Demonstrate the driving skills yourself; do not rely on automatic parking, lane monitoring or cruise control.
How soon can I retake the G2 road test?
You must wait at least 10 days between road tests.
What if I cancel late?
If you cancel or reschedule with less than 48 hours notice, or do not show up, the prepaid road-test fee is not refunded, except in some extenuating circumstances such as a death in your immediate family.
Can my instructor or a friend ride with me?
No. Only the examiner may be in the car during the test, with no pets. Instructors, friends, relatives and translators cannot come along.
Keep practising
- G1 road signs test60 Ontario road sign, traffic light and pavement marking questions for the signs section of the G1 test, each with the handbook rule explained.
- G1 rules of the road test60 rules-of-the-road questions for the G1 test: licensing, right-of-way, turning, parking, school buses, emergency vehicles, demerits and impaired driving.
- G1 practice test – 200 questionsOne long 200-question G1 practice test covering every chapter of the Ontario handbook, with instant feedback and an explanation for each answer.
- G1 questions and answers (printable PDF)100 Ontario G1 practice questions with a separate answer key and explanations. Print it or save it as a PDF from your browser. Free, no sign-up.
- Ontario road signs chartEvery road sign in our G1 question bank on one page: regulatory, warning, construction and guide signs, each with what it means and what to do.
- Ontario G1 study guide
- How to get a G1 licence in Ontario
- G road test guide
- Ontario G1 Mock Exam 1 – 40 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
- Ontario G1 Mock Exam 2 – 40 QuestionsUntimed practice · answers explained
- Ontario G1 Practice Test 140 questions with explanations
- Ontario G1 Practice Test 240 questions with explanations
- Ontario G1 Practice Test 340 questions with explanations
Practice by topic
- Regulatory signsStop, yield, school zone and railway crossbuck shapes, permissive and prohibitive signs, no stopping, standing and parking, community safety zones, school bus and HOV lane signs.
- Warning signsYellow diamond warning signs for curves, hills, merges, lane endings, crossings, animals and hazards, plus the slow-moving vehicle and long commercial vehicle placards.
- Construction, information and direction signsOrange temporary condition signs in work zones, doubled construction-zone fines, green guide signs, freeway exit numbering, emergency detour routes and bilingual signs.
- Traffic lights and pedestrian signalsGreen, yellow and red lights, turns on red, advance green and left-turn arrows, flashing lights, transit priority signals, dark signals during power failures and pedestrian signals.
- Pavement markingsYellow and white lines, solid and broken lines, continuity lines, stop lines, crosswalks, lane arrows, pedestrian crossovers and markings around obstacles.
- Graduated licensing: G1, G2 and GG1 and G2 conditions, the accompanying driver, zero blood alcohol, highway and night limits, passenger limits for young drivers, waiting periods, road tests and new residents.
- Getting ready to driveSeat belts and who is responsible, child car seats and booster seats, seat, head restraint and mirror adjustment, blind spots and pre-trip checks.
- Driving along and intersectionsSteering, signalling, speed and following distance, scanning ahead, controlled and uncontrolled intersections, four-way stops and yielding the right-of-way.
- Turning, signalling and changing lanesRight and left turns, turns on red, left-turn lanes, roundabouts, backing up, U-turns and turning around, lane changes, passing, climbing lanes and passing streetcars.
- Stopping and parkingBraking, where to stop, railway crossings, school crossings and school buses, pedestrian crossovers, parallel parking, parking on a hill, accessible parking and roadside stops.
- Freeway drivingEntering and leaving a freeway, acceleration and deceleration lanes, lane choice, passing, HOV and toll lanes, and freeway safety.
- Special situations on the roadEmergency vehicles and the move-over law, construction zones, animals on the road, drowsy and distracted driving, aggressive driving, road rage and street racing.
- Night driving and bad weatherHeadlight rules and distances, glare, rain, hydroplaning, fog, snow, whiteouts, black ice, skids and winter driving.
- Emergencies and collisionsBrake failure, stuck accelerator, blowouts, running off the pavement, breakdowns, what to do at a collision and reporting thresholds.
- Sharing the roadPedestrians, cyclists and the one-metre passing rule, motorcycles, large trucks and blind spots, buses, farm machinery, horse-drawn vehicles and snowmobiles.
- Safe, responsible and efficient drivingDistracted driving and hand-held device rules, fatigue, defensive driving, and fuel-efficient driving habits.
- Demerit points and keeping your licenceDemerit point values for common offences, novice and fully licensed driver thresholds, interviews and suspensions, and licence renewal.
- Impaired driving and other suspensionsAlcohol and drug impairment, roadside suspensions, warn-range penalties, ignition interlock, stunt driving and street racing, and other ways to lose your licence.
- Your vehicle: maintenance, insurance and registrationBasic vehicle maintenance, tires and brakes, mandatory insurance, ownership permits, licence plates and what to carry.