Leaving the centre
Getting set, showing your signals, and pulling out of the lot.
Get set to drive Get yourself ready to drive, and tell me when you're set. Move your seat so your wrists rest on top of the wheel. Set the rear-view mirror to frame the whole back window. Set each side mirror so your car just shows at the edge. Buckle your seatbelt before the engine starts. Foot on the brake, then start the engine. Turn off cruise control, lane assist and parking aids. +6 more in the app The examiner’s words, every step and its trick.
Stop signs and lights
Full stops, all-way stops, stale greens and right on red.
Stop sign, go straight At the stop sign, go straight through. Rear-view first, then slow down early. Stop fully behind the white line. No line? Stop before the crosswalk, or before the edge of the road. Look left, right, then left again. Creep forward if your view is blocked, then stop again. Go when it's clear, both hands on the wheel. +6 more in the app The examiner’s words, every step and its trick.
Left and right turns
Signals, shoulder checks and finishing in the right lane.
Lane changes
Mirror, signal, shoulder, then move.
Speed and merging
40 zones, hills, merges and following distance.
People and school buses
PXOs, crossing guards, school zones and buses.
Pedestrian crossover Keep going. There's a pedestrian crossover ahead. Spot the PXO (pedestrian crossover) sign early. Rear-view first, then slow down. If someone is crossing or waiting, stop behind the yield line. Wait until they've fully crossed the road. Never pass a car stopped at a PXO. +5 more in the app The examiner’s words, every step and its trick.
Residential streets
No-sign intersections, parked cars and cyclists.
Special situations
Emergency vehicles, railways, roundabouts and work zones.
Ambulance behind you An ambulance is coming up behind you with its lights on. Rear-view, right mirror, then signal right. Pull to the right edge and stop. Stay clear of the intersection when you stop. Wait until it has passed. Rear-view, left mirror, signal left, shoulder check left. Then pull back out. +5 more in the app The examiner’s words, every step and its trick.
Roadside stop, turnabout, hills
The three moves every G2 test asks for.
Roadside stop Pull over to the right and stop at a safe spot ahead. Pick a legal spot, away from driveways and hydrants. Rear-view, right mirror, then signal right. Shoulder check right. Stop parallel to the curb, about 30 cm away. Cancel your signal and turn on your hazard lights. Shift to park and set the parking brake. +5 more in the app The examiner’s words, every step and its trick.
Back at the centre
Reverse into a space and parallel park.
Reverse into a space Back into one of the parking spaces on your right, then turn the engine off. Rear-view, right mirror, then signal right. Pass 2 to 3 m from the parked cars. Stop with your mirror on line 3. Shift to reverse, check the gear on the dash, and do a full 360 check. Look through the rear window as you back up. Turn the wheel all the way toward the space and crawl back. Straighten the wheels and stop inside the lines. Shift to park, set the parking brake, and turn off the engine. +2 more in the app The examiner’s words, every step and its trick.
G2 road test myths
What people get wrong, and what’s true.
Driving well under the limit always looks safe. Myth. Holding up traffic for no reason gets noticed. Sit just under the limit.
A rolling stop is fine if no one is coming. Myth. A stop sign means the wheels stop turning, every time.
Moving your eyes is enough for a blind-spot check. Myth. Your blind spot is beside and behind you. Only a head turn shows it.
At a PXO, you can go once the person has passed your lane. Myth. Wait until they've crossed the whole road and reached the far side.
Using only your mirrors is fine for backing up. Myth. Turn and look through the rear window. Mirrors miss what's low and close.
You can use your back-up camera on the test. Myth. Back-up cameras, parking assist, lane assist and cruise control aren't allowed. Use your own checks.
If you stop past the line, back up to it. Myth. Stay where you are. Backing up at an intersection is a risk to the car behind you.
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