DriveTest RoutesRoad test guidesWhat to bring to your Ontario road test: checklist
Updated October 2026
Getting turned away before the test even starts is frustrating and avoidable. Use this checklist the day before and again before you leave home.
Documents and personal items
- Your valid driver's licence (G1 for the G2 test, G2 for the G test)
- Your booking confirmation and a way to pay any test fee if it isn't already paid (check your booking)
- Glasses or contact lenses if your licence requires them
- The vehicle's ownership and insurance documents in the car
Getting there
- G2 test: as a G1 driver you can't drive alone, so bring a fully licensed driver to accompany you to the centre
- Plan to arrive about 15–30 minutes early to park, check in and settle your nerves
The vehicle
You provide the car for the test, and the examiner checks it before you start. An unsafe vehicle can mean the test doesn't go ahead.
- Headlights, brake lights and all turn signals working
- Horn, windshield wipers and washer fluid working
- No dashboard warning lights on
- Windshield clear, with no cracks or stickers blocking your view
- Both front doors open from the inside and outside, and all seatbelts work
- Tires in good condition and properly inflated
- Enough fuel or charge for the whole test, with a margin
- Mirrors clean and undamaged; windows clear of frost or fog
Know your car: before test day, make sure you can quickly find the hazard lights, defroster, wipers, horn and parking brake. The examiner may ask you to show them.
The night before
- Drive the area around your test centre once more
- Practise your weakest manoeuvre one last time
- Check the weather and allow extra time if roads are bad
- Get a good night's sleep
Just before the test
- Adjust your seat, steering wheel and mirrors
- Put your phone away and on silent
- Fasten your seatbelt before the car moves
- Listen to each instruction fully; ask the examiner to repeat it if you're unsure
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a rental car or someone else’s car for the road test?
Generally yes, as long as it is properly insured and registered, the documents are in the car, and it passes the examiner’s safety check. Check your booking details for any specific rules.
What happens if my car fails the examiner’s check?
The test may not go ahead and you may need to rebook. Check your lights, signals and warning lights the day before to avoid this.