Level Two Road Test: G2 Test Requirements & Procedures

Understanding the Level Two Road Test:

Statistics show new drivers of all ages are far more likely than experienced drivers to be involved in serious or fatal collisions. The Level Two (G2) road test gives you full Class G driving privileges and deals with advanced knowledge and skills gained through driving experience.

Expressway Driving Component:

The G2 road test includes expressway driving. You must complete and sign a 'Declaration of Highway Driving Experience' ensuring sufficient expressway driving experience. You must indicate how many times in three months before the road test you drove on freeways/highways with speed limits of at least 80 km/h, and average length of these trips.

Freeways include: 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, 406, 407, 409, 410, 416, 417, 420, 427, Queen Elizabeth Way, Don Valley Parkway, Gardiner Expressway, E. C. Row Expressway, and Conestoga Parkway.

If you do not have sufficient highway driving experience, the examiner must declare the road test 'out-of-order' and cancel it. You will lose 50% of your prepaid road-test fee.

Temporary G Road Test Modifications:

Until further notice, the G road test will not include these elements already covered in G2 test:

• Parallel parking

• Roadside stops

• 3-point turn

• Driving in residential neighbourhoods

The test still includes fundamental elements:

• Driving on major roads and expressways including merging

• Maintaining appropriate speed and space

• Signalling and lane changes

• Turns, curves and intersections

• Driving in business areas

Key Driving Tasks and Requirements:

Left and Right Turns:

• Traffic check before slowing down

• Move into appropriate lane when clear

• Signal before slowing (unless vehicles at entrances between you and intersection)

• Steadily reduce speed

• Maintain 2-3 second following distance

• Come to complete stop if required

• Use both hands on steering wheel during turn

• Don't shift gears during turn (manual transmission)

• Turn at steady speed, increasing as you complete turn

Freeway Driving:

• Check mirrors and blind spots while on entrance ramp

• Signal when freeway traffic can see your vehicle

• Maintain 2-3 second following distance

• Match speed of freeway traffic in acceleration lane

• Merge smoothly into centre of nearest lane

• Cancel signal after merging

• Check mirrors every 5-10 seconds while driving

• Avoid exceeding speed limit or driving unreasonably slowly

• Keep space on both sides when possible

Lane Changes:

• Check all around while waiting for space

• Signal when enough space available

• Check blind spot before moving

• Maintain proper following distance

• Change lanes with smooth, gradual movement

• Use both hands on steering wheel

• Cancel signal after lane change

General Test Requirements:

• Follow examiner's directions

• Demonstrate safe and legal driving practices

• Show consideration for other road users

• Maintain vehicle control at all times

• Observe traffic signs and signals

• Check mirrors frequently

• Signal intentions clearly and early

• Maintain appropriate speeds for conditions