In short: The G2 road test is a city test of about 20 minutes: a vehicle check, then turns, stops, intersections, lane changes, a three-point turn, a roadside stop and parking. You need at least 12 months on your G1 (8 with an approved driver education course), and a G2 retest costs $53.75.
Updated November 15, 2026 · Sources: DriveTest: road tests, DriveTest: vehicle requirements, DriveTest: fees, Ontario.ca: get a G licence, O. Reg. 340/94
Before you can take the G2 road test
- You have held your G1 for at least 12 months, or 8 months if you completed a government-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course.
- Your licence has not expired: you cannot book a road test after your licence expiry date.
- Book online at drivetest.ca, by phone or at a DriveTest Centre, and prepay the fee.
Fees
| Item | Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| G1 licence package (includes your first G2 road test) | $159.75 |
| G2 road test (retest) | $53.75 |
| G road test | $91.25 |
| Five-year licence | $90.00 |
Cancel within 48 hours of the appointment, arrive late or miss it, and you lose the whole fee (exceptions such as illness or bad weather need proof). Generally you must wait at least 10 days between road tests.
What to bring
- Your current driver's licence and your road test confirmation.
- A car in good working order, plated and insured, with enough gas. It can be your own, borrowed or rented.
- Your glasses or contact lenses if you need them to drive.
- An accompanying driver: on a G1 you cannot drive to the test centre alone.
On the day
- Check inArrive at least 30 minutes early, check in inside, then wait in your car. If nobody comes within 30 minutes of your time, go back inside.
- Vehicle checkThe examiner walks around the car and may ask you to show the turn signals and brake lights.
- The driveAbout 20 minutes. The examiner explains the test first and cannot coach you during it.
- ResultA short verbal summary and your scoresheet. If you pass, go back inside to apply the result.
What the drive covers
- Starting, stopping and turning
- Traffic lights, stop and yield signs
- Controlled and uncontrolled intersections
- Lane changes and one-way streets
- Passing vehicles, including bicycles
- A three-point turn, a roadside stop and parking
- Residential driving and spotting hazards early
Practise the roads around your test centre with voice navigation
Things that cancel the test
The test is declared "out of order" (you lose half the fee) if, for example, a brake light, turn signal, horn, speedometer, foot brake or seat belt does not work, if there are passengers or pets in the car, or if you do not wear required glasses. Recording devices such as a dashcam must be switched off, and driving aids such as automatic parking, lane monitoring, cruise control and back-up cameras may not be used.
There is no official list of "automatic fail" mistakes. The examiner can stop the test if your driving puts safety at risk, if you appear impaired, or if the car is not in good working order.
After the test
If you pass, you get a temporary licence valid for 90 days until your photo card arrives. A result that is not applied within 12 months expires. If you fail, your scoresheet shows what to work on, and you can rebook after the waiting period.
Automatic or manual?
Ontario has no automatic-only car licence: passing in an automatic does not stop you driving a manual car.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the G2 road test?
It usually takes about 20 minutes. The G road test is about 30 minutes because it adds highway driving.
How much does the G2 road test cost?
Your first G2 test is included in the $159.75 G1 licence package. A G2 retest costs $53.75 and the G road test $91.25.
How long do I need to wait for the G2 road test?
At least 12 months with your G1, or 8 months if you complete a government-approved Beginner Driver Education course.
Can I cancel my road test?
Yes, but if you cancel within 48 hours of the appointment, arrive late or do not show up, you lose the whole prepaid fee unless an exception such as illness applies.
More on the road test
- The G road testHighway driving and the 12-month wait
- G2 road test tipsCar check, skills and test day
- G1 practice rulesAccompanying driver, highways and night
- All test centres24 Ontario centres with routes and tips
Drive the routes around your test centre
The app guides you around the test centre with voice navigation, so you and your accompanying driver can practise the roads, roundabouts and speed changes before the test.
- Practice routes around Ontario test centres
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation
- Mock tests with feedback after every drive