Oct 27, 2019 Getting your driver’s license is an exciting venture and life changing experience, but it is also a big responsibility. Taking the driving test (also known as road test and behind-the wheel test) can be a little nerve wracking, but there are ways you can prepare that will help ensure that you pass that test, with flying colors, on the very first try. Here are some helpful tips that will make.
There are three different levels of driving licenses in Ontario.
The first is the G1 (knowledge exam), then the G2 (exit test) and then the Full G licence. Each one comes with conditions. The holders of a Full G driving licence can operate any car, van and small truck. This can be taken a year after the G2 licence is obtained. This test is to ensure that you can drive on the highway at high speeds. In order to get your Full-G, you need to pass the G2 test.
There are some things you can keep in mind that will help you passing the Full G exam.
- Before you leave the house check that your turn signals, brake light and headlights are all in working order.
These parts will get tested before you even leave the parking lot for the road test. If you don’t want to get your test rescheduled because something isn’t working then check them! You also have to check the paperwork that you have to turn in and make sure you have your learners permit. - Get to the testing area on time or early.
Most license bureaus are crowded and there can be very long waits even past your appointment time. You should bring something to occupy your time like a book. I loaded my iPod with m favourite songs to put me in a good mood. I knew I would be nervous, so I put lots of up-beat songs. - Leave your cell phone at home or turn it off.
Getting a call in the middle of your road test would not look favourably on you. Try to relax with your examiner but let him do the talking. He does not know you and is going into traffic not knowing what your driving skills actually are. Chances are he is just as nervous as you! - When you get in the car listen to the examiner.
You won’t be doing anything you haven’t done before from the driving manual. You should have practised extensively at this point. If you are not sure what they want from you, make sure you ask instead of doing something dangerous. When my instructor told me to turn right, I replied, “at the stop sign?” and he replied, “no, into the plaza.” If I didn’t ask, I would have taken a wrong turn, which would have made me more nervous!
You will be tested for about 30 minutes behind the wheel and you can expect to get tested on:
- proper lane use
- proper observation skills
- mirror use
- blind spot checks
- space between vehicles
- approach to an intersection when left turning
- road side stops
- freeway driving
- parallel parking
- proper lane change procedures
- defensive driving
You will also have to do some expressway driving in order to get your g-full. You have to pass the Level Two road test to get you licence class G-full driver. People from other countries can bypass and drive in Canada from 6-8 months and get a license much faster. While going through these tests can be nerve wracking you have to do it to get to your g full licence. As long as you are prepared then taking the Full G exam should not be a huge deal. Just make sure you follow instructions and listen to your instructor and you should do fine. The final g-test should cost you around $75. You should take a driver’s education course before you take your test, which can give you lower insurance rates and ensure you pass quickly.
Level One lasts 12 months. The Ministry of Transportation encourages all new drivers to take an approved driver-education course to help learn the proper driving skills and knowledge. You should begin your training as soon as you become a Level One driver so you can get as much driving experience as possible. If you pass an approved course, you can complete Level One in eight months. While at Level One, the following rules apply:
- You must not drive if you have been drinking alcohol. Your blood-alcohol level must be zero.
- You must not drive alone; an accompanying driver must sit in the front passenger seat. This is the only person who can be in the front seat with you while you drive. The accompanying driver must have a valid Class G (or higher) licence, at least four years of driving experience and a blood-alcohol level of less than .05 per cent when accompanying you. Time spent at the Class G2 level, as long as the G2 licence was valid (not suspended), does count toward the accompanying driver’s four years of experience. The accompanying driver’s licence may have demerit points, but it cannot be suspended.
- Each person in the vehicle must have a working seatbelt.
- You must not drive on 400-series highways with a posted speed limit over 80km/h. Also, you must not drive on certain high-speed roads including the Queen Elizabeth Way, Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway in the Greater Toronto Area, the E.C. Row Expressway in Windsor and the Conestoga Parkway in Kitchener-Waterloo. However, if your accompanying driver is a driving instructor, you may drive on any road.
- You must not drive between midnight and 5 a.m.
You must pass a road test of your driving skills to move to Level Two. At this time, you will be given a Class G2 licence.