Ontario CommunitiesWe maintain a list of Ontario City and Region subreddits as well as Ontario College and University subreddits on our wiki page.Are we missing your favourite Ontario related subreddit?Please send us a message!Looking for an ISP?. Pick your city and the type of service you want and you will be shown a list of all available third party ISPs.HELPFUL LINKS.Before posting questions to regarding these topics, please check the corresponding help page to see if your question can be answered. If not, please feel free to post your question to.We want to thank for allowing us to use some images they took for our footer.
For the G2 road test the list of things you will need to do are:3 point turn (signal the turns)Parallel parking (They will tell you wether you are uphill or downhill, if the road is level. USE YOUR SIGNAL LIGHT)Reversing in to your parking spot when you get back. (pull slightly ahead of the spot and SIGNAL LIGHT)Lane change (if you live in an area where this can be done during the road test).signal, check mirror, blind spot and switch lanesStop before the line at stop sign, look around the intersection and proceed when safe to do so.If driving through an intersection where no stop is required, look both ways (do not slow down) before driving through.Shoulder check when appropriate. (merging, turning corners etc)Exaggerate head movement when looking around.Check mirrors periodicallyThe G2, they are really making sure you know where to be looking, and how to navigate roadways in the most basic sense.
It'll be easy peasy. If you're not ready, postpone the test and take a few lessons. My eldest just took the test last week.
This was his take away:-They are watching to make sure you use mirrors, look over shoulder, and are aware of everything around you and a quick look both ways crossing intersections. He said that they crossed a school cross walk and my son did a quick both way check it was clear the instructor actually said 'well done' because not a lot of people think to check, he got an additional comment when he checked the sidewalk in advance of making a turn (part of his 'is it clear' check). Wear a ball cap so they can see clearly your head movements (tip from his driving instructor, worked out perfect).-Backing into a spot. They aren't looking for perfect, if you don't do it right the first time, that isn't a deal breaker, they are looking to make sure that when you are done its correct (signal, looking around, look for traffic, pedestrians, are you between the lines, etc) if you have to reposition, so be it, not going to lose points pulling out and back in slightly.
If you have to pull forward, Just be extra visually cautious when you pull forward that no people or cars are coming. An important point here.
DO NOT use or look at the back up camera, if your car has one. (similarly do not use any other 'guidance systems' for the vehicle. If you rely on them for any reason, they can and may fail you. Advice from his driving instructor was to turn them off completely for the test if possible. They want to test you, not the cars ability to tell you what to look for).-Parallel parking, again its not perfection in the steps they are after, its that when you are done you haven't hit anyone, did it safely, used turn signals appropriately and the end result is correct per the rules.-Signals. Know when to use them for turns, lane changes, 3 point turn, backing up, parallel parking, etc. This is a critical fail point for a lot of kids I've spoken with.-Mirrors.
The trick I taught my son was watch the road for a while, then quick left mirror, quick right mirror, quick rear view, watch the road, quick gauge (speed check), watch the road. This shows them you are paying attention to your surroundings and your speed. At the end, he said that the driving tester told him that he was impressed to see that my son was always aware of everything around him. Mirrors and shoulder checks.-Speed. Be diligent and do your best to stay right within the speed limits. Know the area's unsigned speed (if no sign is present, then the speed limit is blah. Our area its 50, check yours.
Many cities post that info on surface streets as you come into town. Its ok to go over or under just slightly but correct it quickly.
Waiting too long means you aren't paying attention and you lose a point (I believe this was the only point he lost), go over by too much and they can and possibly will fail you).honestly, he said at the end, that it wasn't all that stressful, although he's had a ton of time behind the wheel, he was surprised that it was more a test of being super aware of what's going on, and being careful when doing things. Obviously if you 'cant' do something that's a problem, or panic when doing them (like if you mess up and freeze, which can cause a dangerous situation), but doing it slowly or making a corrective run at backing in isn't going to be a deal breaker.Final point.
Don't worry about what the instructor is doing. He/she may write or take notes, may talk or give an instruction.
How Hard Is The Drivers Test
Focus on doing your very best regardless of what is said or written down, it'll always be constructive, so if its said DO IT. If you fail, remember the points being said and make sure you do it next time.Good luck!
Be calm, try to get more time behind the wheel to make the little things second nature. My son took the test in my 1 ton dually pickup truck. Unfortunately the car that we bought him as a surprise (and that he planned to use for his G2 test) was written off the week before while my wife was running an errand. Leaving us with only my truck, or my manual car.
If he can do it in a 24 foot long, dual cab dually, you can do it in whatever car you bring. Have faith in yourself. The tester before handing over the paperwork at the end told him that it took guts to drive the truck on the test, but when told the story, understood shared a laugh and told him that he was proud to be part of his journey (the tester was a good guy, the point is, they aren't a-holes looking to fail you, they are people looking to make sure you don't hurt someone or yourself)//AllThatCrapByYou-WallOffTextedit: a few edits for completeness. The one and only tip that I have for anyone taking their G1 exit test or G2 exit test is to practice until you're comfortable.
You still have 11 days to practice, and that should be more than enough time.Examiners are not only looking at your ability to perform the prescribed driving maneuvers and your ability to follow the rules of the road, they're looking at your confidence as a driver. I grew up in Winchester!
So wierd to see it mentioned here.It sounds like you don't live there, so if you haven't already, take some time to drive around and familiarise yourself with the roads there. It's a small town, so it won't take long, but being comfortable with with your surroundings will make it easier to relax and focus on driving.That is in addition to the other great advice on here: practice!
How Many Mistakes Are Allowed In G2 Test Ontario
If you aren't comfortable demonstrating the necessary skills, you shouldn't pass the test. If you don't think you'll pass, postpone it and work hard to learn what you need to learn.You asked 'is this hard?' And the truth is that it isn't hard at all IF you know how to do the stuff they're asking you to do. Its been years since I've taken mine. For parallel I don't recall having to do it with 2 cars.
Just with 1 in front. Maybe helped that I was using a van and it was winter with a fair bit of snow. Basically, keep 2 hands on the wheel, always be checking your mirrors (they notice that stuff). Siginal and check your blind spots when changing lanes and always come to a complete stop at the stop signs or the line (not before or after) and look both ways before continuing.Good luck.Edit to add: Basically drive like the book tells you to drive. The best practise would be to simply drive around practise parking ( don't forget your E break), turning and lane changes and safe stopping. It isn't hard but don't get discouraged if yea fail just take their advice and keep practicing.