DriveInOntario.caThe G2 road test is often called the "city test" — it's shorter than the full G test and skips the highway, but it's where most new drivers hit their first real pass/fail moment behind the wheel.
What the test actually looks like
An MTO-approved examiner rides in the passenger seat and gives you turn-by-turn directions as you drive — there's no fixed route to memorize, and the examiner isn't trying to trip you up. The test usually takes about 20 minutes on city streets and residential roads, and covers ordinary driving situations: intersections, turns, lane changes, and parking.
What examiners are scoring
You're evaluated on three broad things: vehicle control (smooth starts, stops, and steering), rule-following (signs, signals, speed limits, right-of-way), and how you handle live traffic — merging into a gap, reacting to pedestrians, adjusting for other drivers. Specific checkpoints examiners watch for include:
- Mirror checks and shoulder checks before every lane change or turn
- Signalling early enough for other drivers to react
- Parking within a reasonable distance of the curb
- Full stops at stop signs and red lights, not rolling stops
- Steady, predictable speed for the road you're on
Common ways drivers lose points
Most fails aren't one dramatic mistake — they're an accumulation of small ones, like forgetting shoulder checks, hesitating too long at intersections, or drifting within your lane. A single serious or dangerous action (running a red light, an unsafe lane change) can end the test immediately, but the more common story is a string of minor faults adding up past the threshold.
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Booking and fees
You book your G2 test through DriveTest.ca once you've held your G1 for the required minimum period (12 months, or 8 months with an approved driver's ed course — see our G1 to G2 timeline guide). The road test fee is roughly $53.75 CAD per attempt as of 2026, though fees change — confirm the current amount on ontario.ca before you book. Bring your G1 licence, glasses or contacts if you need them for driving, and a car that's insured, plated, and in good working condition — the examiner will check your signals, brakes, and horn before you start.
If you don't pass
There's no cap on attempts, but you'll need to rebook and pay the fee again each time. Use the wait before your next attempt to get more supervised practice specifically on whatever tripped you up — most people fail on a narrow, fixable set of habits rather than a fundamental lack of driving skill.