Ontario Road Test Requirements

Two road tests, two stages

The first road test comes after holding a G1 for the required minimum period, and passing it moves you to G2. The second, often called the exit road test, comes after holding a G2 for the required minimum period, and passing it moves you to a full G licence. Both are conducted through DriveTest and both involve an examiner riding along and observing your driving in real traffic, rather than a closed course or simulator.

What these tests generally assess

In general terms, Ontario road tests are built around three broad areas: your control of the vehicle (steering, braking, parking, and manoeuvres like reversing or turning), your ability to follow the rules of the road (obeying signs, signals, speed limits, and right-of-way), and your ability to interact safely with other traffic, cyclists, and pedestrians (checking mirrors and blind spots, signalling, merging, and responding appropriately to changing conditions). The G2 test and the exit test both draw on these same general categories, with the exit test generally expecting a more independent and consistent level of skill.

We don’t list a specific scoring rubric or a fixed list of manoeuvres here, since the exact test content and evaluation criteria are set and periodically updated by DriveTest. If you want the current, detailed breakdown of what will be assessed, DriveTest and the official Ontario driver’s handbook are the most reliable sources to check before your test date.

Preparing for a road test

Most new drivers prepare by practicing regularly with their accompanying or supervising driver, reviewing the official handbook, and, in many cases, taking lessons with a licensed driving instructor. Being familiar with the specific vehicle you’ll be tested in — its mirrors, blind spots, and controls — is also commonly recommended, since an unfamiliar vehicle can make routine manoeuvres harder than they need to be.

If you don’t pass

Not passing a road test on the first attempt is common and doesn’t affect your standing beyond needing to rebook. There’s typically a waiting period before you can retake the test, and current wait times can vary, so it’s worth checking availability with DriveTest directly rather than assuming a specific timeline.

After you pass

Passing the G2 test moves you into the second stage of graduated licensing, covered on our G2 licence restrictions page. Passing the exit test moves you to a full G licence with no novice-driver restrictions remaining — see getting a full G licence for more.

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