G2 Road Test Booking Guide: Everything Ontario Drivers Need to Know

Before you open DriveTest.ca, make sure you are actually eligible to book. Ontario's graduated licensing system sets minimum hold times for your G1 before you can take the G2 road test. Getting this wrong means your booking will be rejected at check-in.

The Ontario government requires all G2 road test bookings to be made through DriveTest.ca. There is no phone booking option. The process takes about 10 minutes once you have your G1 licence number ready.

The GTA has multiple DriveTest centres with different route characteristics and wait times. Choosing the right centre is a genuine strategy decision. There is no DriveTest centre in Maple or Vaughan, so students in Vaughan, Woodbridge, Kleinburg, and Thornhill usually compare Toronto Downsview, Newmarket, Etobicoke, Metro East, and Port Union.

If you live in Maple, Kleinburg, Woodbridge, Concord, or north Vaughan, the practical choice is usually Toronto Downsview or Newmarket. Downsview is south of Maple at 37 Carl Hall Rd. Newmarket is north at 320 Harry Walker Parkway South. Pick the centre you can reach calmly, book realistically, and practise on the actual route before test day.

Located at 37 Carl Hall Rd inside Downsview Park. This is one of the busiest practical choices for Maple and Vaughan students because it is close to Highway 400 and Allen Road. The surrounding area has transit traffic, 50 km/h arterial roads, and residential manoeuvre streets, so practise in the Downsview area before your test.

Located at 4601 Islington Ave. Routes here involve busier suburban streets and multi-lane roads. If you have done most of your practice in Vaughan or North Toronto, the Etobicoke traffic patterns may feel unfamiliar. Best for students who have been practising in the west end of Toronto.

Located at 1448 Lawrence Ave E. Test routes include heavier traffic and more complex intersections. If your driving experience is in quieter areas, Metro East is not the best choice. The wait times are sometimes shorter than downtown centres, which attracts students from across the city.

Located at 320 Port Union Rd near Kingston Road. Routes are primarily suburban with moderate traffic. Convenient for students in Pickering, Ajax, and eastern Scarborough. Less commonly used by students from Vaughan and the northwest GTA.

The G2 road test fee in Ontario is set by DriveTest and is subject to change. As of 2025, the standard G2 road test fee is approximately $53.75 plus applicable taxes. This fee is paid at the time of booking on DriveTest.ca. If you fail and need to rebook, you pay the full fee again. Cancelling with less than 48 hours notice also forfeits your fee. The only exception is if DriveTest cancels your appointment for any reason, such as a centre closure or examiner unavailability, in which case they will refund or reschedule at no charge.

The most common frustration is finding that the earliest available date is 6 to 12 weeks away. There are legitimate strategies to get in sooner. The key insight is that cancellations happen constantly, and those spots open up without warning. The students who get earlier appointments are the ones who check frequently.

Arriving at DriveTest without the right documents or vehicle will result in your test being cancelled without a refund. Run this checklist the night before your appointment.

Failing your G2 does not restart your G1 hold period. You can rebook and try again as many times as needed, paying the test fee each time. Your examiner will give you a detailed score sheet showing exactly where you lost points. Use this feedback to direct your practice before rebooking. DriveTest requires at least 10 days between road test attempts, and booking availability will determine the first date you can actually get. Most students who fail find the score sheet genuinely helpful and make targeted improvements before their second attempt.

Once you pass your G2, the clock starts on the next holding period. In Ontario, you must hold your G2 for at least 12 months before taking the G road test. The G test is a highway driving assessment and is booked through the same DriveTest.ca system. You select 'G' as the test class. The process and fees are similar, but the test itself requires highway driving including entry, exit, passing, and maintaining safe following distance at highway speeds. Plan ahead: popular test centres fill up weeks in advance for G tests as well.