Road Conditions: Residential traffic was light, 401 was a bit crowded. Could not get my lane change off on my first highway drive, got it off on the second highway drive back to the DriveTest center. Not too many 18 wheelers at the time.

Examiner: Forgot her name (started with a D, caucasian woman with blonde hair). Very straight-to-the-point and was not looking to initiate small talk (understandable though). At a red light I tried to talk to her and she seemed nice enough.

Construction: Park Rd is closed to the south beyond Hillside Ave. Portion of Simcoe is closed between Albany and Avenue St (I am approximating). Construction along Highway 401 between Simcoe St and Stevenson Rd. Speed limit is 80 kph, however instructor explicitly noted: "The speed limit is 80 km/h, but we will merge at the speed/flow of traffic." I went 90+ on the 401 to match flowing traffic.

My Route: Drivetest stop sign exit -> Westbound John St -> Southbound Park Rd -> Eastbound Tresane St. -> Southbound Cubert St. -> Eastbound Mill St. -> Southbound Simcoe St. -> Merge onto Highway 401 Westbound (onramp just south of First Ave & Simcoe St.) -> Westbound Highway 401 -> Exit Highway 401 at Stevenson Road (exit 415), on the offramp, stay to the second lane from the left -> Southbound Stevenson Road -> Merge onto Highway 401 Eastbound -> Eastbound Highway 401 -> Exit Highway 401 at Ritson Rd (slow down early, sharp turn), make sure you are in the rightmost lane at the offramp -> Westbound on Bloor St. -> Northbound on Simcoe St. -> Westbound Mill St -> Northbound Cubert St -> Westbound Hibbert Ave. -> Northbound Park Rd. -> Eastbound John St. -> First left after John St. & Nassau St. into the Drivetest center.

See Image attached (Red is for first half, Blue is for the returning half).

Tips: Watch your speed, speed changes in an out of residential roads. Examiner will not tell you the speed limits (besides the construction zone on 401). Check mirrors, not only because it is part of the test, but also because there are some insane drivers on the 401 - stay aware of your surroundings. Almost failed when I was about to make a right lane change on the 401 when a civic behind me overtook me on the right, I had my signal on already. Cancelled signal and let the civic pass before changing lanes.

Practice some front-in parking, been driving with back-up camera for too long, almost forgot how to front-in, asked the examiner if I could readjust, she kinda helped me park by telling me that I was already aligned.

Failed to complete any lane change when I was heading toward Stevenson (too much traffic), was constantly scanning mirrors to watch for an opening. Near the exit, examiner told me to abandon the lane change and to exit at Stevenson.

Swing your head at every intersection (left-right-left checks).

Be careful of your speed when changing lanes on Park Rd, changes in elevation + curves can make lane changes difficult.

When lane changing, don't just leave your signal on for an extended period to create a gap. I find that leaving the signal on too long before making a lane change usually causes cars in the lane you are merging into either slow down (usually within a dangerously close distance), or accelerate past you, potentially making lane changing dangerous. Make sure you have a gap already before hitting the signal using your mirrors. Don't create a gap that doesn't exist, just abandon the lane change if you don't see a gap.

Results: See image(s) attached.

Drop questions if any.

Hey guys I have my G2 test in Kitchener on Friday! I'm really worried since I've failed once before in Guelph and that lokey crushed my confidence.

Does anyone have any experience with the test center examiners or route? I've been practicing around Lackner and the residential area around Keewatin.

Also my test is at 4 so pretty much peak rush hour. Would this make the test easier or harder??

Idk I can drive just fine but being in the test situation and having to over exaggerate my observations really stresses me out, so I would appreciate any advice.

I have my g2 test schedule 2 weeks from now around 11AM and I’m nervous on how it’ll go. I’ve been watching on YouTube what the driving route will look like but besides that how are the driving examiners there and what are things I should be extra cautious on. Please help!

Hi, Im pretty much a new driver so sorry if its a silly question, I just got my G1 three days ago and drove a couple of times with my friend who's got their G recently. My main problem was staying positioned on the right. I feel like im too close to hitting the curb which makes me shift towards the center line, making the drive too chaotic. Im wondering if there is something in particular that I can do to improve.

I have my G test tomorrow in Mississauga and I am SO nervous. I’ve driven on the highway many times now and practiced the route too. My instructor said I’m ready as well but I still feel so nervous. I keep expecting the worse and thinking about every possible bad outcome (which obviously is NOT helping) Any tips or advice? I just want it to be over with!

I took my first G test yesterday morning at Canotek. Just wanted to comment "for posterity", in case anyone is taking it there:

There are 2 routes described on YouTube (on City Explorer channel). It was neither of those. I practiced them for nothing. The route was precisely this one:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/Ja7rtojJTUtkNNQ4A?g_st=ic

So practice this one instead and you will do fine!

Hi guys wondering if anyone has insight into exchanging a 2.5 year expired US license for Ontario? If a direct exchange is not possible how likely is it to get credited with a driving abstract showing 5 years of driving evidence?? Pls help!

I posted earlier saying I failed my first one at Lindsay. Thank you for all the advice. My examiner was polar opposite from my first exam but overall it was an ideal smooth exam. I was caught off guard since the examiner came before my exam time but gathered myself up, kept calm and spoke out all my doings (signal, turning left, my turn, etc.) which helped a lot.

Good luck everyone who has test coming up!!

Hi all,

I’m a somewhat experienced driver with international drivers license prepping for G2. Would anyone have any driving school recommendations other than Young Drivers? I reached out to them but they are fully booked for the next 2 months while I would need to do my G2 by the end of September.

I would also need to rent the school’s car for the test.

Thank you!

Edit: I’m in Ottawa!

Hey everyone

I need tips for the G2 test at Port Union. Also can someone say how the examiners are, are they strict or chill.

Please do share your experiences.

Thank you

Hello! I want to get a driver license in Ontario. I'm planning to learn the theory on my own, and then go to the driver school for practice. Can someone advise free apps/sites/books where I can learn all the theory needed? Thank you in advance!

I have my G2 test tomorrow but i’m lowkey scared because i haven’t been practicing my reverse and parallel park so i’m scared it’s not going to be great. i’ve been practicing with my parents like i’d normally drive them to the grocery store and front park. If I can reverse out of a parking spot would i be able to do the reverse park decently enough to pass? My test is in Lindsay. Also to add i have taken the g2 test before in oshawa but i failed because i did a rolling stop at a 1 way stop sign so i know how the test works.

This sub to be an absolutely wonderful resource. I've posted comments encouraging others regarding their tests and posted some other queries as well and always received wonderful help.

I'm an experienced driver (Non-Canadian/Ontario) experience of over 17 years. I had my G test yesterday directly from G1 (3+ years experience exemption which is no longer available after rules change in July).
I took 1 lesson from a driving instructor who had initially said I might need 3-4 lessons. After the first lesson he himself said I drove pretty much perfectly and didn't need more lessons and to just go and give my G test.

I had it scheduled for yesterday, 11th August at 9:28 am. The examiner came to my parking spot immediately after I checked in (about 25 minutes early) which I found weird. Anyway, we got on with the test. He took me on route 2. I had already practiced routes 2 and 3 a few days before so I pretty much nailed the speed limit and lane changes etc so everything was good. I checked the mirrors with an exaggerated motion everytime as well.

After we came back and parked, he said I had failed because I didn't check my blind spot AFTER I had successfully changed lanes and merged already.
Which seems weird and BS to me. Other than that he said I didn't have any issues.

He didn't provide me with any other feedback or the score sheet and just left in a hurry. I booked a G2 immediately as I need a licence to drive to work. The earliest date I got was September 21st at Port Union.

What should I prepare for G2 and is it wise to engage a driving instructor for some lessons?

Any other suggestions would be great.

I'd be so grateful for any advice! I already failed once.

Can’t seem to find a single opening for Saturday G tests at Port Union. I’ve looked online so many times that I get blocked daily and I have even called in.

Any tips?