[Merged] The OFFICIAL G1,G2 and G Licensing questions thread

[cheystar]

I am doin my g test at etobicoke. Can anyone give me info abt the examiners there. And which highway do they take to do the test on??

[Shook1s]

I am not sure if this is the Etobicoke location but I did mine at Eglinton just east of Dixie near Planet Bowl. It was awesome. Drove down some side streets, jumped on and off the 427, back to the exam centre and that was it.

- 1 3-Point Turn
- 2 Enter the Highway
- 2 Exit the Highway
- 1 Parallel Park

That was it.

Good Luck.

[madrukus]

took my G there. had 4 friends who did theirs there. everyone had the same "course".


1 exit the facility, make a right going east on eglington. (70km/h i believe)
2 continue along, make a right on renforth (40km/h zone)
3 left on eringate (residential). highway 27 is straight ahead.
4 make a right onto last side street.
5 parallel park (if there is a car). emergency stop if no car.
6 make three point turn, make a right onto eringate again.
7 enter highway, proceed until burnhapmthorpe, then exit (one or two exits).
(you're now in the far left lane)
8 get one highway again (on far right side of street, change lanes)
9 exit at eglington
10. possibly take a side street with different speed limit.
11. return back to drive centre
12 either reverse park or pull straight in. (if you reverse park when you get there, they might now make you do it again)

hopefully that helps. if you still have a problem after reading this....YOU SHOULDN'T BE DRIVING!!!! good luck!

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

edit: I got THREADJACKED, this was my thread originally, but someone had to steal it. T.T so anyways yeh im abandoning this thread now kinda.

Hello, simply post a question here if you have any relating to the thread title. thanks.
You CAN look through the pages of this thread, but that'd be too much of a hassle, so go ahead and post a question.

If you're looking for help on G1, goto g1test.com, that site pretty much covers G1.
As for G2 and G questions, it's best you ask here in this thread or actually search in this thread if you can and it works effectively.

kthxbai.


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well since we don't have one, I wanted to start one, and also because I have some questions about how to obtain/get a G2.

k so you have to wait 1 year after you get your G1 to attempt to try and get your G2 correct? does it count like exact date, e.g. August 15 = got g1, so I can try to get it again next Aug 15th? or can I try like August 1st? Also, I heard if you take driving school it has benefits such as lower insurance rates and you can do your G2 in 8 months instead of 12, is that true? also what exactly do you do on your G2 test? And 1 last question, if I have my G2 and I have a friend who has a better car than me, am I allowed to drive it if I have permission from my friend? cause I heard you can't do that cause you have to get some sorta insurance thing since its not my car, but im borrowing it for like a day or two, so I dont know blah.

thanks in advance to all those who make helpful replies.

edit: changed thread to incorporate all Graduated licensing for G.
edit: changed op /w rules.

[Kipling_boyz]

yes it is true you will to wait 1 year to get g2 but if you do driving school it is a 8 month waiting period and lower insurance. if your friends car has valid plates and everything you can use it on your test day.. on the g2 test you have to do simple things like lane changes,3 point turn,etc, your just on the road driving for a bit, its simple things so you don't have to worry

[hellodan]

Inaddition to what Kipling_boyz has said, some insurance companies such as State Farm have a good student policy. If you have good grades (you have to bring in your report card) you supposedly get a better price. I dunno what qualifies as "good grades."

G1 exit test, or your G2 test, composes of normal driving procedures. Right of Way stuff when turning, stopping behind the marked lines, changing lanes correctly, doing parallel parking (you might get lucky and not have to do this), 3 point turn, going the right speed, etc. Just don't be too nervous, and make sure you know how to drive according to the rules. You can goof off on your own time. =)

as for after you've gotten you G2, i believe you need valid personal insurance on the vehicle you are driving. I know that with my G1 i didn't have to get insurance since i would be covered under my parents. But for G2...For example, i am set as the secondary driver for my parent's cars, so i can drive them. But your friend's car..., in the event that you get in an accident or something, you're name isn't covered under the insurance, and you'll probably get charged for driving without insurance, and your friend'll be hit by his insurance company.

[Makaveli2k]

state farm adds an additional 10 percent for secondary honours (70 percent or 75 percent and higher) driving instructor just let us know last week.

[Sprite_TM]

hm......from what i remember, i had to do 3 point turn, changing lanes and stuff, stop signs and thats all i can remember

[vip3r87]

hey, I am getting my g2 (hopefully :D) on nov.14th :)

Now my problem is I have to use a manual car. I am good enough driving this car, but the odd time I will stall from a stop. Will that count as points getting taken off the test?

What about shakey shifts? Like sometimes letting off the clutch too fast and a little jittering? Will that affect my test results?

Parallel parking i have yet to do, but my dad is going to take me out in the near future(this coming weekend) to teach me....

I cannot wait :D

[Nyte]

But your friend's car..., in the event that you get in an accident or something, you're name isn't covered under the insurance, and you'll probably get charged for driving without insurance, and your friend'll be hit by his insurance company.

I would be interested in an official answer to this. I've been told that its legal as long as the car is insured, but the friend would take the hit in case of an accident.

Edit: Just googled it. This site http://www.ibao.org/html/consumers/auto/special_coverages.asp says exactly that. I also saw a site for The Personal, which mentioned an endorse for coverage on rentals, but it wasn't too specific on borrowing. So it 'might' vary better insurance companies.

Also found something that said if you live in the same household, (ie parent-child), then it won't be considered borrowing, and they would have to be insured as a secondary.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

hi, first off let me just say thanks to those who helped a lot.

yo my friend said you can't do a G2 test on a weekend? is this true? so does that mean you can only do the G2 test Mon-Fri??

[Babo]

Parallel parking i have yet to do, but my dad is going to take me out in the near future(this coming weekend) to teach me....




From what I can remember you don't have to do Parallel parking for G2... but it's good to know anyways, especially for DT areas. I'm not sure if you can do the test on weekends or not, but I know you can book your G2 test online...so you can check there.

[vip3r87]

sweet, anyone know about the manual car thing? will shaky shifts deduct marks? or no, aslong as the car is under control?

thanks alot!

[Nyte]

From what I can remember you don't have to do Parallel parking for G2... but it's good to know anyways, especially for DT areas. I'm not sure if you can do the test on weekends or not, but I know you can book your G2 test online...so you can check there.

Of course you do, they just might not ask you to do everything.

[TurboTropic]

sweet, anyone know about the manual car thing? will shaky shifts deduct marks? or no, aslong as the car is under control?

thanks alot!

You must be in control of the vehicle. If it stalls then you aren't in control and you'll lose points. I would think that minor vibration when shifting would be fine.

[Badman]

My advise to vip3r87 is to just use an auto. If you know how to drive manual then auto should be a piece of cake and its better to just get it right the first time.

But you can always give yourself a challenge:razz:

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

bump, someone answer my question (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4061534&postcount=9)

[vip3r87]

lol, yeah I wish I could do the auto, but the problem is the only auto in my direct family is my dad, and his van is for work, and he said I can't take it. Mind you the other car is a 5spd Hyundai Accent, so its very easy to control. It just seems whenever I drive withsome one, I get more tense, and stall it.

(yes, i have driven it by myself. I kno...illegal, but my mom needed me to get her something from the store and she was unable to go...long story short, i drove good and didnt stall...I even practiced driving the speed limit and hands at 10-2 n all that crap :razz: )

The G2 test shud be fun with a manual, I hope the person in the car with me doesn't mind a few shakey shifts here and there :cheesygri

[D.NGUYEN]

My advise to vip3r87 is to just use an auto. If you know how to drive manual then auto should be a piece of cake and its better to just get it right the first time.

But you can always give yourself a challenge:razz:

Ya, I heard they are tougher, like you must be in gear when turning (none of that neutral through a turn deal)..

[kcorscadden]

When it comes to driving a manual on a G2 road test, if you are not 100% sure you wont stall it, then dont drive it. Go with auto if possible when doing any form of driving test. The evaluator will be looking at how smoothly you shift gears, use the clutch, etc.... if you are grinding too much, you will lose points. You will feel very nervous just doing the test as is, no point in adding unnecessary pressure with being worried about stalling, shifting, etc. You will over think basic driving techniques that you will be thinking afterwards "What was I thinking when I did this......."

They shouldn't be as harsh with you as it is just a G2 road test. If it was the G test, then you should be worried. They usually will let stuff slide to a degree on G2, but G they are very strict with. The G test is hard enough with auto, it's like they are trying to find a reason to fail you. Any stalling, improper shifting, etc.... and you are basically done.

Take an auto to any road test if it is possible. If you dont have access to an auto, consider going to Enterprise or Discount and renting an auto for the test.

[kcorscadden]

hi, first off let me just say thanks to those who helped a lot.

yo my friend said you can't do a G2 test on a weekend? is this true? so does that mean you can only do the G2 test Mon-Fri??

Your friend is right.

Government building are not open on the weekends, therefore you have to do the test between Mon-Fri.

Since the Ministry of Transportation is government oriented, they and anyone associated with them are closed. The Ministry no longer does the driving tests, they outsource to somebody now. Since the outsourced company is associated with the Ministry, they are closed on the weekends.

[Nyte]

They shouldn't be as harsh with you as it is just a G2 road test. If it was the G test, then you should be worried. They usually will let stuff slide to a degree on G2, but G they are very strict with. The G test is hard enough with auto, it's like they are trying to find a reason to fail you. Any stalling, improper shifting, etc.... and you are basically done.


I thought it was the other way around, but I guess it depends on how you view it.

[vip3r87]

yeah i think i can use my dads van :)

I am taking it in Burlington too, i hear its easy, this weekend im gunna go fora cruise around burlington to get a feel for the roads n stuff....anyone know the exact route they take you on....or is it at random....

[kcorscadden]

I thought it was the other way around, but I guess it depends on how you view it.

Well it is a fact actually. Evaluators look for certain things on a G2 test. As long as it is there, they will pass you. On a G test, they look for EVERY THING, not just certain things. Thus is the reason why the G test has a much higher failure rate. Drivers just show up assuming that it is like the G2 test, and then are a tad stunned when they fail.

You got to know what you're doing in your G test. G2 test you just need to know how to do certain things.

[JAGpilot]

Why do they care how you shift? I'm not taking a test to drive a manual or auto (like in England). If I drive the car MY way according to the rules what right does the MTO have to tell me HOW to drive a stick. Its MY car, MY tranny. As long as i follow the rules of driving it shouldnt matter.

[Nyte]

Well it is a fact actually. Evaluators look for certain things on a G2 test. As long as it is there, they will pass you. On a G test, they look for EVERY THING, not just certain things. Thus is the reason why the G test has a much higher failure rate. Drivers just show up assuming that it is like the G2 test, and then are a tad stunned when they fail.

You got to know what you're doing in your G test. G2 test you just need to know how to do certain things.

I always thought they were a lot more anal on the G2 when it comes to really small pointless details, which can be easy to miss. On the G test, they don't care as much about those, and as long as you follow all the rules of the road and show that you can drive safely, you should be fine. However, on the G2, they do allow more room for error, and they still view you as someone who is still just learning. Depends on what kind of person you are.

I think the higher failure rate on the G test might be from lack of experience, which translates into a lack of confidence.

As an aside, its amazing how many people fail the written (G1) test.

[dodo]

I am taking it in Burlington too, i hear its easy, this weekend im gunna go fora cruise around burlington to get a feel for the roads n stuff....anyone know the exact route they take you on....or is it at random....

if you have time, go there couple hours before your time then you can follow the others doing the road test and learn for some traps e.g one way str, stop sign.

[dodo]

Why do they care how you shift? I'm not taking a test to drive a manual or auto (like in England). If I drive the car MY way according to the rules what right does the MTO have to tell me HOW to drive a stick. Its MY car, MY tranny. As long as i follow the rules of driving it shouldnt matter.

they watch things related to safety issue e.g shifting while turning, using engine brake etc.

[kcorscadden]

Why do they care how you shift? I'm not taking a test to drive a manual or auto (like in England). If I drive the car MY way according to the rules what right does the MTO have to tell me HOW to drive a stick. Its MY car, MY tranny. As long as i follow the rules of driving it shouldnt matter.

They are looking for control of the vehicle and safety. If you dont seem to know how to shift, clutch, accelerate, etc correctly, then you are not in control of the vehicle which can lead to accidents. You may think you know what you're doing, but to an evaluator who has only been with you for a matter of minutes may say other wise and thus think you have no clue what you are doing. Also, if you are not popping the clutch or shfting correctly, you could blow the engine, tranny, or clutch thus causing your car to break down unexpectedly and create an unneccessary traffic issue... God help ya if that happens during the test.

[vip3r87]

if you have time, go there couple hours before your time then you can follow the others doing the road test and learn for some traps e.g one way str, stop sign.

thats a great idea, but the problem is my test is the first one in the morning, 8:30. I heard about the trick, in burlington, if they tell you to go right out of the centers parking lot, you have to wait for a green light, as it is unsafe or some crap....alot of my friends told me bout it...alot of them didn't even have to parallel park!

heres hoping :D

[elusion]

i remember doing my g2...i had a b1tchy instructor...made me do everything....including parrell :mad: she was pissed when she told me i passed :lol:

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

hey guys, i have a question, I heard you have to book your G2 test, meaning there is line up? someone told me I have to book it cause liek you cant just go in and say you want to do G2 test and do it same-day, someone told me i have to book it way in advance. is this true?

if it is true, can I book it like in April 2007? btw i didnt do driving school yet, im going to start soon.

[kcorscadden]

hey guys, i have a question, I heard you have to book your G2 test, meaning there is line up? someone told me I have to book it cause liek you cant just go in and say you want to do G2 test and do it same-day, someone told me i have to book it way in advance. is this true?

if it is true, can I book it like in April 2007? btw i didnt do driving school yet, im going to start soon.

Yes you have to book the road test. Depending on the location, you may have to book it months in advance as that is how backed up they are.

As for April 2007, yes you can book that far in advance assuming there is openings. Just go and do it online

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

Yes you have to book the road test. Depending on the location, you may have to book it months in advance as that is how backed up they are.

As for April 2007, yes you can book that far in advance assuming there is openings. Just go and do it online


thanks,

yo i heard in driving school their vehicles have breaks on the passenger front seat, is that true? if so why are they there?

[dens]

thanks,

yo i heard in driving school their vehicles have breaks on the passenger front seat, is that true? if so why are they there?

Yes, it's true. That's in case the student fails to stop when there's a need to stop or slowdown.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

Yes, it's true. That's in case the student fails to stop when there's a need to stop or slowdown.

thanks bro,

I was just talking to my friend, and apparently there is a way to hold the steering wheel properly? I never knew that! where does it say that you have to hold the steering wheel a proper way?? what are the possible ways to place your hand on the steering wheel? when doing a road test, do you get penalized if you dont hold the steering wheel properly?

[kcorscadden]

thanks bro,

I was just talking to my friend, and apparently there is a way to hold the steering wheel properly? I never knew that! where does it say that you have to hold the steering wheel a proper way?? what are the possible ways to place your hand on the steering wheel? when doing a road test, do you get penalized if you dont hold the steering wheel properly?

Look at the steering wheel as it is a clock. The legal way to hold the steering wheel is at 10 (left hand) and 2 (right hand). Check your drivers handbook, it should be in there. If you do not drive at 10 and 2, you will be docked unnecessary points on your test. You also have to steer a certain way, no palming with one hand. When turning, the hands need to end up connecting together at the end of the turn.

I am a tad concerned that you are asking things that should be too a degree common sense for a beginner. Do you have a driving instructor? If not, you may want to consider spending a few hundred dollars and getting lessons. Your instructor will teach you everything you need to know for the test.

Honestly, right now I think you're going to fail your G1 exit based on the questions you are asking. I hope I am wrong.

[jayboogie]

This is almost embarassing to say, but I have a question in regards to what happens if the 5 year span you have to complete your G license expires. I'm asking this because I got my G1 almost 4 years ago and have put off getting my G2. Yeah I know, real stupid, but I totally forgot about it and I haven't really needed to get a car to get around in until recently. So, 5 years expires in November 2007. My question are what happens if you don't complete your G before the 5 years are up? There is a 1 year wait period between getting your G2 and your G right? So, what happens if I get my G2 say in January of next yr and then my license expires in November 2007? If anyone could let me know, that'd be real appreciated. Thanks

[Jokez Guy]

IF you fail your G2 test how many days do you have to wait before you go do it again?

[kcorscadden]

This is almost embarassing to say, but I have a question in regards to what happens if the 5 year span you have to complete your G license expires. I'm asking this because I got my G1 almost 4 years ago and have put off getting my G2. Yeah I know, real stupid, but I totally forgot about it and I haven't really needed to get a car to get around in until recently. So, 5 years expires in November 2007. My question are what happens if you don't complete your G before the 5 years are up? There is a 1 year wait period between getting your G2 and your G right? So, what happens if I get my G2 say in January of next yr and then my license expires in November 2007? If anyone could let me know, that'd be real appreciated. Thanks

If you dont have your G by the time your license expires, you start right from the beginning by taking the written G1. However the Ministry of Transportation may make some acceptions on a case by case basis.

I would say go for your G2 NOW !!!!! Don't wait until January, go now.... The Ministry may give you an extension depending on how close you are to getting your full G. Since your license expires in Nov 2007, and you have to wait 1 full yr between G2 and G, you will more than likely get a slight extension from the Ministry depending on what day your license expires and what day you get your G2. If you take your G2 test in the next few weeks, I can almost assure you they will give you an extension if needed. It will only be a few weeks to a month at most. 3 months, I don't think so...

[kcorscadden]

IF you fail your G2 test how many days do you have to wait before you go do it again?

I believe it is 24 hrs, but you must pay the same amount per attempt. Thus is the reason why I say know what you are doing when you go for your test.

Same rules apply when going for your G. If you fail, you must wait 24 hrs and pay the same amount (I believe it is $75) per attempt.

[Nyte]

This is almost embarassing to say, but I have a question in regards to what happens if the 5 year span you have to complete your G license expires. I'm asking this because I got my G1 almost 4 years ago and have put off getting my G2. Yeah I know, real stupid, but I totally forgot about it and I haven't really needed to get a car to get around in until recently. So, 5 years expires in November 2007. My question are what happens if you don't complete your G before the 5 years are up? There is a 1 year wait period between getting your G2 and your G right? So, what happens if I get my G2 say in January of next yr and then my license expires in November 2007? If anyone could let me know, that'd be real appreciated. Thanks

If you dont have your G by the time your license expires, you start right from the beginning by taking the written G1. However the Ministry of Transportation may make some acceptions on a case by case basis.


That is completely wrong! At least in the context of his question (the sentence by itself is correct though).

If you have less than a year left when you get your G2, you do NOT start over again with a G1, nor do you need to ask for an extension to take the G2 exit (to get a G). When you go for your G1 exit and pass, they will give you a G2 and 5 more years on your license; you have until that license expires to get your G. The renewal will cost $75.

So to the OP, if you get your G2 in Jan of next year, you will have until November 2012 to get your G. You will need to pay $75 + testing fee. Of course, even though you have 5 years, I'd highly recommend you get your G asap if you're already driving, it makes a huge difference for insurance.

[Paranoidandroid]

So to the OP, if you get your G2 in Jan of next year, you will have until November 2012 to get your G. You will need to pay $75 + testing fee. Of course, even though you have 5 years, I'd highly recommend you get your G asap if you're already driving, it makes a huge difference for insurance.

So lets say he doesn't get his G by November 2012. THEN he'd have to retake G1 right?

Also, has anyone failed their G? Haven't done mine yet (I hear it's a joke though).

[kcorscadden]

That is completely wrong! At least in the context of his question (the sentence by itself is correct though).

If you have less than a year left when you get your G2, you do NOT start over again with a G1, nor do you need to ask for an extension to take the G2 exit (to get a G). When you go for your G1 exit and pass, they will give you a G2 and 5 more years on your license; you have until that license expires to get your G. The renewal will cost $75.

Are you sure about that? I was in the same boat as the OP and they didn't renew my license. Unless they have changed this in the past yr or 2, I don't think they renew your license. You simply continue on.

[kcorscadden]

Also, has anyone failed their G? Haven't done mine yet (I hear it's a joke though).

The G is a joke assuming you are prepared for it.

The G has a higher failure rate than the G2 mainly because there is a 1 yr waiting period before you can go for the G. The problem is that throughout the 1 yr, drivers pick up bad habits and then forget to apply the right habits during the G test.

An example is steering. To the Ministry, 10 and 2 is the correct way. Most drivers have their test, and then don't drive at 10 and 2 as to me at least it is an awkward and unnatural position to have both arms out so far. So they resort to one hand on the wheel, palming when steering, etc.... All the while they are losing unnecessary points on the test, which may contribute to them failing.

If you drive the way the MTO wants you to drive, you'll pass with ease.

[dodo]

Are you sure about that? I was in the same boat as the OP and they didn't renew my license. Unless they have changed this in the past yr or 2, I don't think they renew your license. You simply continue on.

+1. My understanding the expiration date is never change since you got the G1 until G.
I believe the extention was an exception because of the looong line up back then not because your fault.

[dodo]

hey guys, i have a question, I heard you have to book your G2 test, meaning there is line up? someone told me I have to book it cause liek you cant just go in and say you want to do G2 test and do it same-day, someone told me i have to book it way in advance. is this true?

if it is true, can I book it like in April 2007? btw i didnt do driving school yet, im going to start soon.

there's line up, but you can also show up and ask them whether they have some empty slot due some cancellation.

[Nyte]

So lets say he doesn't get his G by November 2012. THEN he'd have to retake G1 right?

Also, has anyone failed their G? Haven't done mine yet (I hear it's a joke though).

Assuming he doesn't have the same scenerio play out again (ie, he gets his G2 on Jan 2012), then that would be correct.

[Nyte]

Are you sure about that? I was in the same boat as the OP and they didn't renew my license. Unless they have changed this in the past yr or 2, I don't think they renew your license. You simply continue on.

Quite sure about the renewal. You'll have to check the date, its 1 year, give or take a couple of months (but I think its 1 year).

You say you were in the same boat as the OP, so are you sayin you never got your G and just restarted with a G1?

[Nyte]

+1. My understanding the expiration date is never change since you got the G1 until G.
I believe the extention was an exception because of the looong line up back then not because your fault.

Thats only if you follow the typical sequence (ie, get G1, wait 8months - 1 year, get G2, wait, get G). I had the same thing happen to me, I got a renewal for 5 years. I also found infomation at the test center to confirm this. I'll see if I can find it online.

[kcorscadden]

You say you were in the same boat as the OP, so are you sayin you never got your G and just restarted with a G1?

No, I got my G2 with approx 11 months remaining before my license expired. So that is under the 1 yr that you mentioned and my license was not renewed. The MTO gave me a one month extension since I was so close to getting my full license. This was 2 yrs ago, so maybe they have changed the rules, but as of 2 yrs ago there was no renewals.

[Nyte]

No, I got my G2 with approx 11 months remaining before my license expired. So that is under the 1 yr that you mentioned and my license was not renewed. The MTO gave me a one month extension since I was so close to getting my full license. This was 2 yrs ago, so maybe they have changed the rules, but as of 2 yrs ago there was no renewals.

http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/renewal.htm

See Notes under "Novice Class Drivers (G1, G2, M1, M2 or M2 with condition "L") In or Outside Ontario", the second section.

And for the note, I also got my G2 approx 2 years ago.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

IF you fail your G2 test how many days do you have to wait before you go do it again?

I saw it on a legit site, you have to wait 10 days before you can do it again.

[Badman]

Hey ppl, well im completing my driving lessons hopefully by next month and on nov 6th i can gor for my g2 if i pass everything (i should).
My question is what if i book my test now and i dont finish the driving leesons on time. Will that test be cancelled, or can i still go?

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

hey guys, quick q, you know in an automatic car, theres a break pedal and a gas pedal right? my question is, do you use 1 feet per pedal? or do you use your right foot for both of them? I currently use only my right foot, but it feels weird that im gonna miss the gas or break pedal. so im wondering if theres some rule on if u have to use 1 foot or if u can use 2

[vip3r87]

wow man....you shouldnt be driving if you don't know that...but yeah use only 1 foot. It gets easy after a while....

don't you have an experienced driver you can talk to? Because if you are teaching yourself...all I can say is Good Luck

(not trying to be rude)

Take care

[Makaveli2k]

Everybody learns at different stages... yes you should be using 1 foot for both pedals. Practice it will get easier with time.

Also you can book now, but it will be some time before you get in. My incar driving instructor called yesterday for me and told me earliest was December 12 or something like that. Driving instructors have some sources or strings that thye can pull to get it done earlier. I didnt want to do the test with an increased possibility of snow so he some how worked me in for november the second =). It depends on the instructor if you book and you havent finished the lessons. I guess if you're good and you know your stuff the instructor wouldn't mind *giving* you some lessons to allow you to go on with the test.

[MadCow]

Everybody learns at different stages... yes you should be using 1 foot for both pedals. Practice it will get easier with time.

Also you can book now, but it will be some time before you get in. My incar driving instructor called yesterday for me and told me earliest was December 12 or something like that. Driving instructors have some sources or strings that thye can pull to get it done earlier. I didnt want to do the test with an increased possibility of snow so he some how worked me in for november the second =). It depends on the instructor if you book and you havent finished the lessons. I guess if you're good and you know your stuff the instructor wouldn't mind *giving* you some lessons to allow you to go on with the test.

Quick tip for getting an early date for your road test: check online for any openings every night at around 11pm. Cancellations are processed by that time, so if a spot opens up within the week you'll see it then.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

Quick tip for getting an early date for your road test: check online for any openings every night at around 11pm. Cancellations are processed by that time, so if a spot opens up within the week you'll see it then.

thanks for the tip.

quick q, the Ministry-Approved Beginner Driver Education Courses, if you take one listed on the website here (http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/gradu/approve.htm) do you automatically get 8 months wait? cause someone told me that you need to get a certificate and the schools listed some give certs and some schools just teach you how to drive n stuff but you still have to wait 12 months, so my question is do all those schools in the mto website give certs so u can do g2 in 8 months? also can someone help me find the cheapest school to go to in Toronto that gives a certificate so I can do G2 in 8 months, Young Drivers is EXPENSIVE, $1000+, thats insane. Also I heard you can go to Spadina somewhere and buy a certificate and with that you can do your G2 in 8 months, is that true?

[Makaveli2k]

have to look for a school that is "MTO approved" or something like that. Also if you are in a hurry there are some places that will give you the certificate without attending a single class or doing a driving lesson if you pay them the right price. Just have to look around. I went ot one called "all star driving"
allstardriving.ca they are really good and have many locations

[vip3r87]

wooot drivers test a week today (nov.14, 8:30 am:P )

im excited, got parallel parking down pat, three point turns are a joke....to be honest my worst fear on this is just not knowing the stupid small stuff, like who has right of way at a 4 way stop and such.

Any tips are welcome,


Thanks alot, and Good Night!

[Riffer]

....If you drive the way the MTO wants you to drive, you'll pass with ease.

That is excellent advice.

I went through the process in the absolute minimum time, passing everything first time, and that is way to do it.

[Jokez Guy]

After such a long time and buying a car driving with out G2 i finally thought of booking a licence with a instructor which is on Tuesday at Burlington? Anyone wanna tell me how that test place is easy? or hard? compared to brampton which i failed twice!!! :mad:

[EH100501AC]

What did you do to fail it twice?

[Jokez Guy]

What did you do to fail it twice?

hahahahaha lol i failed to observe properly and rolling stop sign

[Jokez Guy]

In Burlington there's a route they take (their number 1 route) that goes through a school zone, but the signs are kinda hidden. Make sure you go 40, not 50 in that zone.

-Mems


thanks for the tip hopefully will remember and hopefully will PASS this time

[vip3r87]

hey, im going to burlington on tuesday as well....im so excited, but worried at the same time. I know i can pass, but I just get REALLY nervous.

im at 8:30 in the morning btw.

PS* I hear if they tell you to go right out of the parking lot, wait for a green light or make sure the way is 10000% clear, or you will fail. I kno someone that failed her test in the first 30 seconds because of that, stupid rule, but aparently the lane you turn into merges really quick, just BE CAREFULL!!!!!!!!

[Jokez Guy]

hey, im going to burlington on tuesday as well....im so excited, but worried at the same time. I know i can pass, but I just get REALLY nervous.

im at 8:30 in the morning btw.

PS* I hear if they tell you to go right out of the parking lot, wait for a green light or make sure the way is 10000% clear, or you will fail. I kno someone that failed her test in the first 30 seconds because of that, stupid rule, but aparently the lane you turn into merges really quick, just BE CAREFULL!!!!!!!!


Oh serious im going at 3:45PM so i think il head our an hour or two earlier and start practising there

[vip3r87]

what you should do is follow the test before you, just to get the route in your head. Im so nervous..... I am confident that I will pass, but still worried :S :confused:


man I wish i didnt have these nerves lol.

Well, I will get back to you guys later ...

and PS jokez guy, if you dont have a book to study, read the rules over at http://www.drivingschool.ca/drivereducation/

I've gone over it 10 times...wish me luck!

[Jokez Guy]

what you should do is follow the test before you, just to get the route in your head. Im so nervous..... I am confident that I will pass, but still worried :S :confused:


man I wish i didnt have these nerves lol.

Well, I will get back to you guys later ...

and PS jokez guy, if you dont have a book to study, read the rules over at http://www.drivingschool.ca/drivereducation/

I've gone over it 10 times...wish me luck!

hahaha thanks, GOOOD LUCKKK HOPEFULLY me and you willl PASSS TEn we CAN VRoom VRoooooom Down the Streeeet :D

[vip3r87]

haha, the tension is building :lol:


I think I can do it tho :cheesygri

[vip3r87]

lol the test is in aproximately 10 hours and 25 minutes....

I will get back to you guys ASAP with my results, I cannot wait to get this off of my back!

[porsche118]

what if i make a fake report card?lol
would they acually call the school and follow up and stuff or....because im only 18 and im turning 19 in jan but im just saving money for insurnace b/c i already have enough for a car and im just wondering is state farm is that good for students?...

Inaddition to what Kipling_boyz has said, some insurance companies such as State Farm have a good student policy. If you have good grades (you have to bring in your report card) you supposedly get a better price. I dunno what qualifies as "good grades."

G1 exit test, or your G2 test, composes of normal driving procedures. Right of Way stuff when turning, stopping behind the marked lines, changing lanes correctly, doing parallel parking (you might get lucky and not have to do this), 3 point turn, going the right speed, etc. Just don't be too nervous, and make sure you know how to drive according to the rules. You can goof off on your own time. =)

as for after you've gotten you G2, i believe you need valid personal insurance on the vehicle you are driving. I know that with my G1 i didn't have to get insurance since i would be covered under my parents. But for G2...For example, i am set as the secondary driver for my parent's cars, so i can drive them. But your friend's car..., in the event that you get in an accident or something, you're name isn't covered under the insurance, and you'll probably get charged for driving without insurance, and your friend'll be hit by his insurance company.

[Jokez Guy]

Sooo Viper HOW DID IT GOOO? mines in about 3 hours my test

[vip3r87]

yayy passed first time!

My instructor was a very nice guy, he was asian with an earpiercing...can't remember the name though.

All in all, i am very pleased, wooot now to buy a car!!!!!!!!


GOOD LUCK JOKEZ GUY!

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

yayy passed first time!

My instructor was a very nice guy, he was asian with an earpiercing...can't remember the name though.

All in all, i am very pleased, wooot now to buy a car!!!!!!!!


GOOD LUCK JOKEZ GUY!

congrats, quick q guys, i saw this in the mto website, apparently they dont accept certificates anymore so does that mean no more g2 in 8 months? it has to be 12?

cause I heard most schools still give out certificates so you can do ur g2 in 8 months but liek on the site it says something about not accepting certificates anymore, here look, someone explain!

http://i15.tinypic.com/4hb721v.jpg

[Jokez Guy]

yayy passed first time!

My instructor was a very nice guy, he was asian with an earpiercing...can't remember the name though.

All in all, i am very pleased, wooot now to buy a car!!!!!!!!


GOOD LUCK JOKEZ GUY!


Same here passed, i messed up my reverse parking HORRIBLY but he said dont worry you know the basics and everythign else you did fine at :D

[vip3r87]

ahhh hahaha me too

i botched the reverse parking, liek i was in the lines, but SO crooked. thankfully the instructor was a good guy, congrates jokez guy, see you on the road :eek:


good luck to all who take it :)

[MadCow]

Congratulations, guys!

As long as you parked within the lines, you completed the park according to the MTO rules.

Enjoy the freedom of not having a nagging parent in the passenger seat.

[Tinted]

There is a way to avoid the 12 months wait if you already have a G1.

From your name I take it you are Asian, if you are you must know some scammy fobs. This is a very popular and widely implemented technique. Works well for immigrants (like me) and most visible minorities. Acquire a fake driver's license which appears to be from another country, preferably your country of origin or background - more credible this way.

The purpose of the 12 months wait is 'to gain experience/practice your driving skills'. A full license from another country, given the road rules in that country are not TOO different, is enough evidence that you have had driving experience. It also helps if the license is dated a few years back....might have to check on that exactly how far back for it to work. Take it to the MTO, show it to them and set up your G2 test. This license should be enough to eliminate the 12 months 'grace' period.

Ask around, I am 100% positive someone with in your community (Asian) will know about this or had done this. This worked for my cousin who got his G2 5 months after coming to Canada, back in 2004. He was 18 at the time, we got him a fake Russian/Moscow driver's license (made right here in Toronto) which stated that he had been driving since he was 14!!! LOL. Funniest part about that is the fact that we are not even Russian, that’s how easy it is to trick the system.

Use this information at your discretion. This works and it works well. I am not telling to do it, just letting you know that it CAN BE DONE. This is just for information purposes.

[EH100501AC]

There is a way to avoid the 12 months wait if you already have a G1.

I take it you are Asian, if you are you must know some scammy fobs. This is a very popular and widely implemented technique. Works well for immigrants (like me) and most visible minorities. Acquire a fake driver's license which appears to be from another country, preferably your country of origin or background - more credible this way.

The purpose of the 12 months wait is 'to gain experience/practice your driving skills'. A full license from another country, given the road rules in that country are not TOO different, is enough evidence that you have had driving experience. It also helps if the license is dated a few years back....might have to check on that exactly how far back for it to work. Take it to the MTO, show it to them and set up your G2 test. This license should be enough to eliminate the 12 months 'grace' period.

Ask around, I am 100% positive someone with in your community (Asian) will know about this or had done this. This worked for my cousin who got his G2 5 months after coming to Canada, back in 2004. He was 18 at the time, we got him a fake Russian/Moscow driver's license (made right here in Toronto) which stated that he had been driving since he was 14!!! LOL. Funniest part about that is the fact that we are not even Russian, that’s how easy it is to trick the system.

Use this information at your discretion. This works and it works well. I am not telling to do it, just letting you know that it CAN BE DONE. This is just for information purposes.

So many things wrong with this post...

[Jokez Guy]

Congratulations, guys!

As long as you parked within the lines, you completed the park according to the MTO rules.

Enjoy the freedom of not having a nagging parent in the passenger seat.

Yah i was crusing my honda accord the whole day yesterday no more mom sitting beside me telling what to do

[konfusion666]

congrats, quick q guys, i saw this in the mto website, apparently they dont accept certificates anymore so does that mean no more g2 in 8 months? it has to be 12?

cause I heard most schools still give out certificates so you can do ur g2 in 8 months but liek on the site it says something about not accepting certificates anymore, here look, someone explain!



Um, all it's saying is that they replaced the old Certificate with a new Student Record. You still use it for the same purposes, i.e. reducing the wait time to 8 months and getting a discount on auto insurance.

[gamer123]

Damn, I got to wait 6 more months.>:( Must hate having parent sitting beside me while driving. :twisted:

[Tereno]

I'm aiming to take my G road test. Well, I'm not the most confident person as I needed to take the G2 test 2 times..the first time failed because it was 4pm, traffic was pretty heavy and there wasn't much room to do a lane change..I did do a lane change, but according to the guy, I should've accelerated..but there really wasn't any room to! Was so pissed..

Anyway, is there anything special to look out for in the G road test? And maybe some "easier" locations to take it? My mom went for it twice, and they failed her on the highway acceleration lane.

Thanks.

[Badman]

Well today i got an appointment at 12:35 at the Brampton location. I hope its not as bad as what people say. wish me luck:)

[kcorscadden]

I'm aiming to take my G road test. Well, I'm not the most confident person as I needed to take the G2 test 2 times..the first time failed because it was 4pm, traffic was pretty heavy and there wasn't much room to do a lane change..I did do a lane change, but according to the guy, I should've accelerated..but there really wasn't any room to! Was so pissed..

Anyway, is there anything special to look out for in the G road test? And maybe some "easier" locations to take it? My mom went for it twice, and they failed her on the highway acceleration lane.

Thanks.

Not too scare you, but usually the G road test has a higher failure rate than the G2.

Reason being, is that you have to wait 1 yr after your G2 test before taking your G test. The problem is that people form bad habits over that 1 yr and then use those habits in their test and fail.

I have said this before and will say it again: "If you drive the way the MTO WANTS you to drive, you will pass with ease".

As for easier locations, cant really help ya there.

[MadCow]

Anyway, is there anything special to look out for in the G road test? And maybe some "easier" locations to take it? My mom went for it twice, and they failed her on the highway acceleration lane.


A tip to help prevent failing on the highway acceleration lane:

Once you've reached the beginning of the straight-away after the on ramp, make sure you have enough room to merge and floor the gas pedal to accelerate to 100km/h as quick as possible. If you merge at anything less than 90-100km/h, you will more than likely fail.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

A tip to help prevent failing on the highway acceleration lane:

Once you've reached the beginning of the straight-away after the on ramp, make sure you have enough room to merge and floor the gas pedal to accelerate to 100km/h as quick as possible. If you merge at anything less than 90-100km/h, you will more than likely fail.

thanks for the tip, and I wanna thank everyone who has contributed to the thread.

I am kinda planning ahead, which location should I go for the G2 test?
37 CARL HALL ROAD., TORONTO, ONTARIO, M3K 2B6
or
1448 LAWRENCE AVE E, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, M4A 2V6

and do you know the routes of where they will ask you to go? (provided you've done the test at these location(s))

also, does anyone know if time makes a difference in passing the test? e.g. 4pm, kids finish school, they j-walk and me doing the test, I have to watch out for these kids. so what time is good to do the test?

[Badman]

I'm Sooo happy today. Went to the bampton location and I passed. Only took around 20min and the only problem i had was not turning sharp enough at one right turn, but i got my g2:D

[Monarch]

Quick question:

After you've complete a left turn at a 4 traffic light intersection, do you proceed to change lanes and go directly to the furthest right lane?

Thanks

[MadCow]

Quick question:

After you've complete a left turn at a 4 traffic light intersection, do you proceed to change lanes and go directly to the furthest right lane?

Thanks

Always, as long as the way is clear.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

... i have unanswered question on page six here (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4173968&postcount=89)

[MadCow]

The best time for the test can be any time.

I personally think it would be best between 10pm and 2pm--well after the morning rush hour and before everyone's trying to get home. The less people on the road, the easier it should be. However, because of the little traffic, you may be asked to do every maneuver on your test (which you should be prepared to do anyway).

Some people may say that doing the test during rush hour is better because your examiner may not ask you to do everything due to the road conditions. The problem with rush hour, however, is just what you were concerned about: kids scattering out of school, and nut jobs rushing home.

I remember my driving instructor mentioning that if your test was just before lunch time, your examiner may be in a hurry to go on break and run your test short. How true this rumour may be, I will never know, but it made me chuckle a little when I first heard it.

[JAGpilot]

Quick question:

After you've complete a left turn at a 4 traffic light intersection, do you proceed to change lanes and go directly to the furthest right lane?

Thanks

Well, my instructor told me turn into the left most lane but both my parents always go into the middle or right-most lane.

BTW: I just booked my test for 4pm. The testing centres close at like 4:30pm so maybe he'll rush it. lol I booked it at Aurora which is probably the closest to me (i think in Thornhill). Anyone taken it there?

[dasaylay]

Well, my instructor told me turn into the left most lane but both my parents always go into the middle or right-most lane.

BTW: I just booked my test for 4pm. The testing centres close at like 4:30pm so maybe he'll rush it. lol I booked it at Aurora which is probably the closest to me (i think in Thornhill). Anyone taken it there?

What your parents are doing is wrong. On your G2 test, when making a left turn, you should always stick to the left-most lane. After you've completed your turn, only then should you flick on your signal and proceed to middle lane, cancel signal, then resignal and move onto the most right lane.

However, I shoudl mention, that even though it isn't the safest maneuver, it doesn't stop anyone from doing it anyways. You may have noticed that when people make right hand turns, some will move onto the middle lane directly. Imagine if person A, turning left, and person B, turning right, both decided to merge onto the middle lane before sticking to their lane....it's an accident waiting to happen.

So just stick to the left lane when you make a turn, then signal to swap lanes.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

So just stick to the left lane when you make a turn, then signal to swap lanes.

does this apply when you make a right turn too?

cause liek i got confused, my driving guy was liek " yo man, when u make ur right turn ur suppose to go into the next lane not the right most lane "
so.. when you turn right, which lane are you suppose to go to? right to right? or right to 2nd,3rd etc.

such a confusing world.

[dasaylay]

does this apply when you make a right turn too?

cause liek i got confused, my driving guy was liek " yo man, when u make ur right turn ur suppose to go into the next lane not the right most lane "
so.. when you turn right, which lane are you suppose to go to? right to right? or right to 2nd,3rd etc.

such a confusing world.

You're driving instructor is a dolt then. Although it's a common habit for drivers to just swirve onto the middle lane after making a right turn (I admit, I do it myself). On your G2 test, your evaluator will tell you straight up that you're gonna have to maneuver to the right-most lane unless they tell you otherwise.

But to answer your main question, stick to staying on the right most lane. Unless the evaluator asks you to switch to the middle lane, stay to the right-most lane. I've recently taken my G2 test also...back after the end of school in June. I was taught, and told to stick to the right most lane on right hand turns.

[gamer123]

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My instructor told me that, you stay in the lane that you came from, unless the examiner tell you to do something else. So if you are on Lane 1 heading south and turn right, you will turn into Lane A. Once you pick up some speed close to the speed limit, you do MSB and cut to Lane B, if neccessary of course. If you are on Lane 4 heading north, turning left at the intersection, you will turn into Lane C, pick up speed, do MSB and cut to Lane B, then Lane A.

Now if Lane 6 is straight/right, Lane 5 is straight/left, and Lane 4 is left at this intersection, you must line up at Lane 5 if you wish to turn left, even if Lane 4 is clear. Once you turn left you will go into Lane B, pick up speed, then do MSB and cut to Lane A.

Even though I haven't got my G2 yet, I believe that is right, and it does make sense. However if I happen to be wrong please say so, as I don't wish to mislead anyone including myself.

[kcorscadden]

This really isn't that difficult guys.

If you are making a right/left turn, then you turn into the closest lane to you.

A left turn can be a tad tricky depending on how many left hand lanes there are.

To use gamer123's image here:

^^^^^|1|2|3|
^^^^^|1|2|3|
^^^^^|1|2|3|
^^^^^|1|2|3|
A_____
B_____
C_____
^^^^^|4|5|6|
^^^^^|4|5|6|
^^^^^|4|5|6|
^^^^^|4|5|6|

If you are in lane A, making a left hand turn, then you automatically go into lane 1, then when it is appropriate, merge into lane 2 or 3 if this is where you want to be.

In lane B, you automatically go into lane 2, because if you go into lane 1 or 3, you are gonna cut a ton of people off and probably cause an accident. If not then you will definitely get a few horns. I know I would wail one on ya just for being stupid, seriously I would.

Lane C = Lane 3..... there's not usually 3 left hand turning lanes from one direction, but I have seen them.

Using gamer123's image again, when making a right hand turn, you automatically go into lane 4. If there is 2 or more right hand turn lanes, then you would go into B5 or A6 respectively.

[JAGpilot]

So my test for my G2 is on Thursday. Im kinda worried even though I think I can make it through most of the stuff. I just dont like the whole "blindspot" thing. My dad showed me how to set your side mirrors so you cna see whats on each side of you. No need to check blindspots by turning your head. I actually dont like to turn my head because it takes my eyes off the front of me and i might rear-end someone.

How long does the test take?
What do they USUALLY ask you to do?
How many times can I screw up before I fail?

[Alvito]

The best time for the test can be any time.

I personally think it would be best between 10pm and 2pm--well after the morning rush hour and before everyone's trying to get home. The less people on the road, the easier it should be. However, because of the little traffic, you may be asked to do every maneuver on your test (which you should be prepared to do anyway).


I like 11:00am, its just before their lunch break. They will want to finish your appointment quicker, so they can go eat.

[kcorscadden]

So my test for my G2 is on Thursday. Im kinda worried even though I think I can make it through most of the stuff. I just dont like the whole "blindspot" thing. My dad showed me how to set your side mirrors so you cna see whats on each side of you. No need to check blindspots by turning your head. I actually dont like to turn my head because it takes my eyes off the front of me and i might rear-end someone.

How long does the test take?
What do they USUALLY ask you to do?
How many times can I screw up before I fail?

Unfortunately, you do have to check for blind spots regardless of whether you have your mirrors setup correctly or not. They want to see you moving your eyes and head and actually checking to make sure there is nothing there. If you don't check, you lose points. The more you move your eyes and head, the better it will be for you. Trust me, you will feel sore afterwards

Test will take about 20 to 30 minutes

They will ask you to do the following (if memory serves me correctly :D)
- Parallel park
- Park on a hill (both up and down)
- Lane changes
- Back into a parking spot
- 3 point turn

The rest is pretty much standard driving. Obeying street signs, lights, rules of the road. Remember to check for pedestrians at a stop sign even if you know there is nothing there or they will again ding you points.

I am not sure what the actual mark is to pass, I kinda forget since it has been awhile. I think it is around 80%, but again I forget.

[Maximaro]

thanks for the tip, and I wanna thank everyone who has contributed to the thread.

I am kinda planning ahead, which location should I go for the G2 test?
37 CARL HALL ROAD., TORONTO, ONTARIO, M3K 2B6
or
1448 LAWRENCE AVE E, NORTH YORK, ONTARIO, M4A 2V6

and do you know the routes of where they will ask you to go? (provided you've done the test at these location(s))

also, does anyone know if time makes a difference in passing the test? e.g. 4pm, kids finish school, they j-walk and me doing the test, I have to watch out for these kids. so what time is good to do the test?

I did the one at Lawrence last week and that's a fairly short test. It's about ten minutes or so since it is the busiest. The routes they pretty much as for is to go Lawrence and Vic Park for a bit and maybe go into a residential and school area.

3-point turn and hill parking are the big thigns there. They're not big on the parallel parking bit. Do it after the kids go to school and before they go home. It's much easier.

When you get out of the VicPark-Lawrence center, there's two sharp corners that the examiner looks out for to ensure you don't go over hte yellow line - they're looking for control.

[mcg]

If you're in Toronto, taking the G2/G test up in Aurora is also a good choice. Sometime in the morning though. There's practically no traffic - espeically on the highway. I passed both my tests there. Gotta be careful of speed limits and stuff though.

[JAGpilot]

mine is in aurora

[2azn]

some of these questions are outrageous. it's all common sense ppl...dont worry about ur g2, its so easy...wen id i mine the lady ask me to make a right turn, up hill parking, 3 point turn, and left turn, and park...DONE DEAL PASSSSSS...to easyyy, u guys sud talk about m2 everyone has a g2, not m2 though.

[JAGpilot]

Is there a section in the book for the level one (G1 to G2) road test? I only see the "level 2 test". If anyone has the book can they direct me as to the pages i should read?

[kcorscadden]

Is there a section in the book for the level one (G1 to G2) road test? I only see the "level 2 test". If anyone has the book can they direct me as to the pages i should read?

You only need the book really for the written test. After you get your G1, you can basically toss the book in the garbage. There is nothing in the book about the actual driving tests, unless they have changed it.

G1 is written, like 30 to 50 multiple choice questions.
G1 exit test (G2) is strictly driving
G2 exit test (G) is strictly driving

Any questions you have about the actually driving tests have probably been answered already in this thread and if not just ask. Someone will answer it for you.

[radeonboy]

wow good points shared here! I really want to get my G2 but I just checked and the earliest for where I live, Brampton, is like January 20-something, 2007!

[D-3vil]

wow good points shared here! I really want to get my G2 but I just checked and the earliest for where I live, Brampton, is like January 20-something, 2007!

That's really not that bad. If you want to do it earlier, you can go on standby and wait for someone to not show up. Other centers may also be available sooner.

[Maximaro]

If you want, you could do Oshawa; there's generally not a lot of people there because there's a lot of one-way street driving from what I've heard.

[JAGpilot]

it seems i cannot book 2 appts for the same test. The website wont let me and the phone thing is questionable. Im scared that if i select Jan 30 it will cancel my appt for this thursday. I thought that i'd make one in case I fail the first time and cancel the 2nd one if i pass. Hopefully I will. Do you think that if I failed and went to the dispatcher at the centre they could get me an earlier appt. This morning I was told Jan 15 is the earliest, now its Jan 30? WTF?

Seriously, im quite nervous for this thing. I am going to be taking some serious ativan on thursday. LOL I like to drive the car by the rules but I sometimes am hesitant to go at all way stops if im not sure who's turn it is, i cant seem to figure out the reverse parking thingy on my own (with my instructor its ok). I did some practicing today and i parallel parked rather nicely. The instructor just needs to relize im a safe driver, I just take my time to do the manuvers and I dont feel the need to check my mirrors every 2 seconds. Seriously, i hate doing all this checking when its not nessesary. The biggest reason is because i feel that when i take my eyes off the road i'll hit something.

[MadCow]

it seems i cannot book 2 appts for the same test. The website wont let me and the phone thing is questionable. Im scared that if i select Jan 30 it will cancel my appt for this thursday. I thought that i'd make one in case I fail the first time and cancel the 2nd one if i pass. Hopefully I will. Do you think that if I failed and went to the dispatcher at the centre they could get me an earlier appt. This morning I was told Jan 15 is the earliest, now its Jan 30? WTF?

Seriously, im quite nervous for this thing. I am going to be taking some serious ativan on thursday. LOL I like to drive the car by the rules but I sometimes am hesitant to go at all way stops if im not sure who's turn it is, i cant seem to figure out the reverse parking thingy on my own (with my instructor its ok). I did some practicing today and i parallel parked rather nicely. The instructor just needs to relize im a safe driver, I just take my time to do the manuvers and I dont feel the need to check my mirrors every 2 seconds. Seriously, i hate doing all this checking when its not nessesary. The biggest reason is because i feel that when i take my eyes off the road i'll hit something.

You're also at risk of getting into an accident by changing into lanes where some other driver may be foolishly driving in your blind spot.

Don't book another appointment, otherwise your Thursday exam will be cancelled. The best way to get a quick appointment is to keep checking for dates and times on the MTO website or through the automated phone system everyday at around 11:00p.m..

Keep practicing with your instructor if you're still uneasy. Ask him what, if anything, you're doing wrong and how to correct them.

[radeonboy]

Does anyone know if Brantford is a easy place to do it?

[Makaveli2k]

I just went through the ordeal just over a month ago. If you've got some bad habbits read the book, compromise for one day and drive how the book says too... If you can basically turn, keep the car steady, and you remeber to check your blind spots you'll be fine!
Good luck too all!

[dasaylay]

Does anyone know if Brantford is a easy place to do it?

Yes. Even my girlfriend passed there.

[JAGpilot]

failed the road test. Some lady decided to cross the street too late and I had already began my turn. Plus the instructor didnt give me clear enough instructions for the uphill parking. He just said pull over here. Nothing about parking, up or down hill, etc?!

Whatever, ill retake it next month, hopefully without the same dickhead I had this time.

[radeonboy]

failed the road test. Some lady decided to cross the street too late and I had already began my turn. Plus the instructor didnt give me clear enough instructions for the uphill parking. He just said pull over here. Nothing about parking, up or down hill, etc?!

Whatever, ill retake it next month, hopefully without the same dickhead I had this time.

ouch. can you explain your test more please? Like from the start to the finish, what you did, what instructor did you have, did you ask him/her why you failed?

For that uphill parking part did the instructor tell you to "pull over here" and turn off the car? If so you would turn your steering wheel whichever way it was supposed to go?

Please let us know, thanks and where was the location of your test?

[JAGpilot]

Test was @ Aurora.

I wait at the car for the tester. He goes outside to check to make sure my signals, lights and horns work. We then leave the test center, turn left onto Yonge St. go North a bit and then turn right onto an industrial street that winds and then turn onto a residential street. I do a 3 point turn, and then leave the street, go a shorter route, turn left onto Yonge st (i screwed this turn up) and then we went back to the center. I think the guy cut it short even though he asked me to park it forwards in the lot beside a car. I knew I had screwed up after I didnt do the parking on the side of the road right (i wasnt given specific enough instructions). I was already pretty pissed so I screwed up my 3 point turn by not putting it into D when going forward :P. I went forward, backed up and then instead of going forward I went back and hit the curb. He counted it as "backing" incorrect use of accelerator and "observation" LOL (i looked around both ways, so i dunno..) The actual reasons why I failed were noted as: improper right of way (due to the pedestrian thing and hitting the curb while doing the 3 point turn. (every other time I have done it I was perfect). They note the time so I can sort of picture where i did the mistake. He also said my turn was a bit too wide/late into lane but honestly it wasn't as wide as I used to be.

The technical reason for the failure is teh pedestrian thing (not my fault if she starts crossing while I am turning) and the going backward instead of forward at the end of my 3-point-turn. (i was nervous already and wasnt thinking)

[radeonboy]

Damn you got me nervous. BTW thats for the writeup!

People do crazy things when they are nervous, especially me. I don't think normally if I'm nervous.

Oh man looks like its not a walk in the park. >:(

[JAGpilot]

Well, its easy stuff but they except you to do like every little thing before/after EVERY maneuver you do. Its not enough to get into the turning lane, check your blindspot and put your signal on. They want you to enter it not to early, not to late and you gotta check every fccking mirror, blindspot, etc. It should be as long as I use my signal, check the blindspot and turn safely. Who cares if you enter the lane early, its a dotted line, I can go in whenever I want.

Its my fault I failed but I really want more specific instructions regarding the parking. "pull over here" is not the same as "park the car here".

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

wait so if I get my G2, I can't rent a vehicle cause I have to be 25? if so, that is so unfair, i don't want to drive a crappy vehicle around. I want to drive a good vehicle around, and the only way to do that is to rent a car, but im not allowed to rent one. =(

[kcorscadden]

Its my fault I failed but I really want more specific instructions regarding the parking. "pull over here" is not the same as "park the car here".

You are supposed to know this stuff before you go for the test. The evaluators job is to see if you know your stuff, if you do then they will pass you. When they ask you to do something, you are supposed to know what to do instantly. They are not like Instructors who teach you how to park, you are supposed to know this when you are doing the test for the evaluator. That's the difference between an Instructor and Evaluator.

If you are going up a hill and the evaluator says pull over and park, you have to know what to do. Same thing with go down a hill. If you don't know what to do, you will fail which you have already experienced.

Simply review what to do (even if it sounds stupid) and then do it on the test. If you do everything by the book, I guarantee you you will pass the test.

[kcorscadden]

wait so if I get my G2, I can't rent a vehicle cause I have to be 25? if so, that is so unfair, i don't want to drive a crappy vehicle around. I want to drive a good vehicle around, and the only way to do that is to rent a car, but im not allowed to rent one. =(

So get your parents to rent it for you. It doesn't matter if it is a good vehicle or not as long as you are familiar with the vehicle. That's the key... If you know the blindspots and are comfortable with the car then that is the best thing you can do. The worst thing you can do is exactly what you are talking about as you aren't familiar with the vehicle. You simply rent the car that morning, go for the test and hope that you pass. You aren't familiar with the front end or back end so you aren't sure how far back you can go when backing up or how long your front is.

[JAGpilot]

You are supposed to know this stuff before you go for the test. The evaluators job is to see if you know your stuff, if you do then they will pass you. When they ask you to do something, you are supposed to know what to do instantly. They are not like Instructors who teach you how to park, you are supposed to know this when you are doing the test for the evaluator. That's the difference between an Instructor and Evaluator.

If you are going up a hill and the evaluator says pull over and park, you have to know what to do. Same thing with go down a hill. If you don't know what to do, you will fail which you have already experienced.

Simply review what to do (even if it sounds stupid) and then do it on the test. If you do everything by the book, I guarantee you you will pass the test.

The guy said "pull over on the right please". Ok, I should have put it in park/set the parking brake BUT expecting me to do uphill parking is not fair. We were barely on any incline if on one at all!

[mcg]

Everything's gotta be basically perfect during your driving test.. a few slipups wont hurt.. well provided they aren't major. (ie. a wide turn).

Other than that, lots of experience helps with the tests, although I'm sure everybody knows that.

Oh and AZN_Riverdale - better drive more with a crappy car and get EXP before renting a "nice" car to drive around. With a G2 - driving a nice car is out of the question unless you're one of those spoiled chinese kids with the riced up RSX's and S2000's or just extremely good at driving. Hehe, just a tip.

[kcorscadden]

The guy said "pull over on the right please". Ok, I should have put it in park/set the parking brake BUT expecting me to do uphill parking is not fair. We were barely on any incline if on one at all!

It doesn't matter whether it was fair or not. One general rule to go by is "Always do more than is required."

You have two types of parking systems on a car (normal parking/parking brake), if you aren't sure which one to use, use BOTH...

If you think that the car may roll down a hill, then you set the parking brake. If you are near a curb then you park the car and place the tires to the appropriate settings

Here is a simply reminder for you.

If you are going down a hill (even if it is a slight hill) and the Evaluator says pull over here and park the car? What do you do?

Simple, signal to the right or left (whatever they have asked you for), check your mirrors first to make sure that you can pull over, then check blind spots, then proceed over. Now you are going down a hill so you will need to have your tires pointing TOWARDS the curb. You also need to set the parking brake. If the parking brake fails, then the tires hitting the curb will stop the vehicle from rolling down the hill.

Same thing with going up a hill except that the tires are pointing AWAY from the curb. If the parking brake fails the then the backs of the tires will catch the curb and stop the vehicle from rolling back.

Only thing I can really say is practice this type of parking as many times as possible until you are doing it in your sleep.

[ygtgxi]

yea and i find it really helps if u say out what you are doing as you do your driving test, really helps a lot

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

Oh and AZN_Riverdale - better drive more with a crappy car and get EXP before renting a "nice" car to drive around. With a G2 - driving a nice car is out of the question unless you're one of those spoiled chinese kids with the riced up RSX's and S2000's or just extremely good at driving. Hehe, just a tip.

nicely said, I will stick with crappy car then, Oh I wish I was a spoiled chinese kid! I am dying to live the azn teenager dream and drive a riced up rsx or s2000.


Here is a simply reminder for you.

If you are going down a hill (even if it is a slight hill) and the Evaluator says pull over here and park the car? What do you do?

Simple, signal to the right or left (whatever they have asked you for), check your mirrors first to make sure that you can pull over, then check blind spots, then proceed over. Now you are going down a hill so you will need to have your tires pointing TOWARDS the curb. You also need to set the parking brake. If the parking brake fails, then the tires hitting the curb will stop the vehicle from rolling down the hill.

Same thing with going up a hill except that the tires are pointing AWAY from the curb. If the parking brake fails the then the backs of the tires will catch the curb and stop the vehicle from rolling back.


What if the driving instructor asks you to pull over, and the road seems to be flat (meaning no downhill or uphill) what do you do? which way do you turn your wheels? to or away from curb?

[mcg]

Yeah that's the problem, I mean unless it's humanly possible to determine if there is an incline or decline on the road, the instructor shouldn't really expect you to do uphill/downhill parking. On a flat, just pull it over to the curb and put the thing in park - and the handbrake.

[dasaylay]

If the road is flat and if they need you to park, they'll either say nothing, or tell you to show them how to park on an incline, or a decline slope. Atleast, that's what they did at the Oakville location to me :twisted:

[radeonboy]

It doesn't matter whether it was fair or not. One general rule to go by is "Always do more than is required."

You have two types of parking systems on a car (normal parking/parking brake), if you aren't sure which one to use, use BOTH...

If you think that the car may roll down a hill, then you set the parking brake. If you are near a curb then you park the car and place the tires to the appropriate settings

Here is a simply reminder for you.

If you are going down a hill (even if it is a slight hill) and the Evaluator says pull over here and park the car? What do you do?

Simple, signal to the right or left (whatever they have asked you for), check your mirrors first to make sure that you can pull over, then check blind spots, then proceed over. Now you are going down a hill so you will need to have your tires pointing TOWARDS the curb. You also need to set the parking brake. If the parking brake fails, then the tires hitting the curb will stop the vehicle from rolling down the hill.

Same thing with going up a hill except that the tires are pointing AWAY from the curb. If the parking brake fails the then the backs of the tires will catch the curb and stop the vehicle from rolling back.

Only thing I can really say is practice this type of parking as many times as possible until you are doing it in your sleep.

Thanks for the parking tips. You reinforced my thoughts on which way my steering wheel should be pointing.

BTW: Practice makes perfect, so JAGPilot, don't worry about failing, practice and try again! We all have to start somewhere, this makes us better drivers.

[kcorscadden]

yea and i find it really helps if u say out what you are doing as you do your driving test, really helps a lot

Most evaluators don't like you talking out loud while doing the test. That's what I was told when I was doing my tests, but that was a few years ago too, so maybe it has changed.

[kcorscadden]

What if the driving instructor asks you to pull over, and the road seems to be flat (meaning no downhill or uphill) what do you do? which way do you turn your wheels? to or away from curb?

If the road is completely flat, pull over to the right or left (whatever the evaluator asked for) and check mirrors, blindspots, etc and then put the car in park. Don't forget to pull the parking brake up too. Depending on where they ask you to park, you may need to put your 4 ways on as well.

If the road is flat, you don't really have to point your tires, but if you aren't sure then point the tires TOWARDS the curb just so that you don't get dinged for points on the test. Remember it is better to do more than what is required on the test. It shows that you know what the heck you're doing.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

my driving instructor said that some evaluators try and pulls some trix, so in a case where you cant tell if the road is uphill or downhill. Just put it in neutral and see which way the car rolls. that way will determine which way to turn your wheels.

[radeonboy]

my driving instructor said that some evaluators try and pulls some trix, so in a case where you cant tell if the road is uphill or downhill. Just put it in neutral and see which way the car rolls. that way will determine which way to turn your wheels.

Is that such a good idea with an instructor right beside you?? I fear he/she will deduct points away from you thinking you don't have a clue on how to handle your transmission.

[kcorscadden]

my driving instructor said that some evaluators try and pulls some trix, so in a case where you cant tell if the road is uphill or downhill. Just put it in neutral and see which way the car rolls. that way will determine which way to turn your wheels.

That is actually the proper way to do it if you are unsure. It is just that it takes a little time to figure out if there is a hill.

You will not have points deducted unless you are finished. Some times an evaluator will ask you if you are finished. If you say "yes", then that is when the points are deducted. You will not lose points (unless the evaluator is an ass) for the steps you take in order to see if there is a hill or not.

[tester_1990]

Did anybody completed test at Oakville center ?
If so how was it ? What did they test you there ?
Did they take you to one way streets ?

Thanks in advance.

[TechRock]

hints: REMEMBER to do your G1 on the computer...trust me it is 10 times easier than the written one

G2: just know how to do your parking, dont go too slow, keep moving ur head to check ur surroundings...i almost got perfect on it...the women just took 1 mark off becuz i was going to slow =/

G: very easy, same thing as G2...watch your speed (if you are doing it on morning side since the small street is pretty tricky)...highway is easy (try to do it during times when it isnt too busy) also know how to back park...the guy asked me to back park between two cars...i m terrible in back parking but for some reason on that day the driving gods was with me n i did it with one try =)

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

hints: REMEMBER to do your G1 on the computer...trust me it is 10 times easier than the written one

G2: just know how to do your parking, dont go too slow, keep moving ur head to check ur surroundings...i almost got perfect on it...the women just took 1 mark off becuz i was going to slow =/

G: very easy, same thing as G2...watch your speed (if you are doing it on morning side since the small street is pretty tricky)...highway is easy (try to do it during times when it isnt too busy) also know how to back park...the guy asked me to back park between two cars...i m terrible in back parking but for some reason on that day the driving gods was with me n i did it with one try =)

here is the link for the g1 test online. of course you could've just googled it but here it is for you lazy googlers link (http://www.g1test.com/)

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

taken from the mto website it says:

To further protect youth on our roads, effective September 1, 2005: the number of young passengers that teen G2 drivers can carry will be limited from midnight to 5 a.m. as follows:

* Initially, G2 drivers 19 or under can carry only one passenger aged 19 or under.
* After the first six months, and until the G2 driver earns a full G licence or turns 20, they can carry only three passengers aged 19 or under.



so my question is since I going to be teen g2 driver I cant put more than 1 person in my vehicle while i drive?

or does that only apply from midnight to 5am, so in other words, from 5:01am to 11:59pm I an carry 3 of my friends under 19 in my 7 seater van that has all working seatbelts?

[JAGpilot]

I've rode in cars with people who only have G2s and we had 4 guys. 1 driver (G2) and 3 passengers.

[gamer123]

^
I believe its only after midnight, I remember my instructor saying something about they don't want us to party and drive so late.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

^
I believe its only after midnight, I remember my instructor saying something about they don't want us to party and drive so late.

nice, I am invincible during the day, hahahaha

[Maximaro]

Most evaluators don't like you talking out loud while doing the test. That's what I was told when I was doing my tests, but that was a few years ago too, so maybe it has changed.

You're allowed, the examienr'll think you're strange but that's about it. If it helps, I think they're a bit understanding. They might tell you after your exam that you should try to do it less and just be more ocnfident overall.

[Homer88]

Hmm, I just looked over my G2 (highway) examination sheet and it says I have 24 "checks" in total. Is that a bad score?

[maebach]

taken from the mto website it says:

To further protect youth on our roads, effective September 1, 2005: the number of young passengers that teen G2 drivers can carry will be limited from midnight to 5 a.m. as follows:

* Initially, G2 drivers 19 or under can carry only one passenger aged 19 or under.
* After the first six months, and until the G2 driver earns a full G licence or turns 20, they can carry only three passengers aged 19 or under.



so my question is since I going to be teen g2 driver I cant put more than 1 person in my vehicle while i drive?

or does that only apply from midnight to 5am, so in other words, from 5:01am to 11:59pm I an carry 3 of my friends under 19 in my 7 seater van that has all working seatbelts?

I didnt know that, I was going to take my 2 cousins (4, 6) to lunch one day. thakns for the warning

[Maximaro]

Hmm, I just looked over my G2 (highway) examination sheet and it says I have 24 "checks" in total. Is that a bad score?

All checks? It means you need improvement as opposed to 'OK' which means you did good. Check the back of your exam, it tells you.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

All checks? It means you need improvement as opposed to 'OK' which means you did good. Check the back of your exam, it tells you.

OK or blank (i think) = 0
checks = -2
x = -4

you start off with 100.

im not sure what the # is to pass? is it 80? 75? anyone know?

[Homer88]

OK or blank (i think) = 0
checks = -2
x = -4

you start off with 100.

im not sure what the # is to pass? is it 80? 75? anyone know?

I think you start off with a bit more for G2 exit. I only had like 5 checks when I did my G1 exit, G2 is an entirely different story since you've driven for a year+ already and us "kids" might be slightly discriminated by the examinators.

[Maximaro]

OK or blank (i think) = 0
checks = -2
x = -4

you start off with 100.

im not sure what the # is to pass? is it 80? 75? anyone know?

Pass is 60 I believe.

[TheBigBoi]

I'm going for my G2 test tomorrow in Brampton. Does anybody have any info on what they do there? My test is at 11:30, but I'm going for the one hour pre-lesson as a refresher.

[radeonboy]

I'm going for my G2 test tomorrow in Brampton. Does anybody have any info on what they do there? My test is at 11:30, but I'm going for the one hour pre-lesson as a refresher.

let me know how it goes and the route you take. thanks.

[TheBigBoi]

let me know how it goes and the route you take. thanks.

I'm not from Brampton, and I'll probably be too paranoid to remember any street names, so I'll just try to remember what I did.

[Smashy]

I've rode in cars with people who only have G2s and we had 4 guys. 1 driver (G2) and 3 passengers.

Well, okay... but that doesn't make it legal :D

[TheBigBoi]

WOOT!! Got my G2 yesterday!! Thankfully, my instructor took me through the exact route that I was going to be tested on. :D

[Smashy]

WOOT!! Got my G2 yesterday!! Thankfully, my instructor took me through the exact route that I was going to be tested on. :D

Congratulations! The first time driving alone might feel really weird - it did for me!

[alexjr8888]

you have to do a park between two cars on the side street / emergency brake and release .... watch 4 your speeds on the entrance / exit ramp on the hwy... And dont be afraid to go over the speed limit on the highway /// you have to stay at the same pace as the cars... other than that, if its safe 2 do 100 then do so.
always be looking in the mirrors like you did in the g1 road test. expect to do the highway 2 times(on and off , on and off ) / and 2 lane changes each way..

I failed this test because i pulled in front of a van going 140 , i didnt judge his speed and caused him to slow down and change lanes and going 30 in those ramps seems like slow motion ..... anyways /// i got burned though some bad info and my license expired and i have to go though the grad program... lost the M license 2// / /// Any ho ... thats the run in niagara

:lol:

[radeonboy]

WOOT!! Got my G2 yesterday!! Thankfully, my instructor took me through the exact route that I was going to be tested on. :D

which was which route?? And what did you have to do? Thank you very much sir.:D

[radeonboy]

you have to do a park between two cars on the side street / emergency brake and release .... watch 4 your speeds on the entrance / exit ramp on the hwy... And dont be afraid to go over the speed limit on the highway /// you have to stay at the same pace as the cars... other than that, if its safe 2 do 100 then do so.
always be looking in the mirrors like you did in the g1 road test. expect to do the highway 2 times(on and off , on and off ) / and 2 lane changes each way..

I failed this test because i pulled in front of a van going 140 , i didnt judge his speed and caused him to slow down and change lanes and going 30 in those ramps seems like slow motion ..... anyways /// i got burned though some bad info and my license expired and i have to go though the grad program... lost the M license 2// / /// Any ho ... thats the run in niagara

:lol:

Are you talking about the G1 exit test to get the G2? I never knew they made you drive on the highway, let alone at 140KMH. How is that possible? G1 are not allowed to go on the highways...let alone over 80KMH:confused:

[MadCow]

Are you talking about the G1 exit test to get the G2? I never knew they made you drive on the highway, let alone at 140KMH. How is that possible? G1 are not allowed to go on the highways...let alone over 80KMH:confused:

You're reading it wrong. You're only tested on the freeway on the G2 exit test to get your G. The other posted cut off a van that was going at 140km/h. He wasn't asked to drive at 140km/h.

[alexjr8888]

im getting mixed up on the g this and g that /// lets call em road test 1&2 . And that van was doing 140, maybe faster now i think of it. After it blew by me , i was right behind it coming off the exit ramp /// the instructor seemed blown away by my actions ... when she reviewed my test .. it was an easy field length distance as i switched lanes and seconds before getting on my ass... ?????????? i dont know , i was already doing a hundred and a quick look and he was welllllllllllllllll behind .... fast mini van:confused:

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[Scottie]

I'm doing my G1 exit test on Monday in Peterborough any tips for me, when doing a 3 poit turn do you need to turn your signals each time you turn?

[Homer88]

I'm doing my G1 exit test on Monday in Peterborough any tips for me, when doing a 3 poit turn do you need to turn your signals each time you turn?

Yes, right signal when you pull over. Left signal to turn the car 90 degrees, right signal to reverse to 45 degrees... and then left signal again to leave. Remember to look at your blind spots and everything before you head off. And mirrors + blindspots when you pullover.

[radeonboy]

ya I read wrong. I was confused because I thought he was talking about a G1 exit test...but he was doing a g2 exit test.

Why did we mix up all G levels up in the same thread? Its confusing now...

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

Question:

Am I allowed to drive across Canada to like B.C. with just my G2? or do I have to have my full G?

[kcorscadden]

Question:

Am I allowed to drive across Canada to like B.C. with just my G2? or do I have to have my full G?

You can drive anywhere you like, any time, once you have your G2.

There isn't really much of a difference between a G2 and a G.

[JAGpilot]

The main difference between G2 and G is with the G you can drive between 12am-5am. When you have your G2 you can only carry 1 person under 19 until you have it for 6 months then you can carry as many as there are seatbelts. No real difference.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

bump, the following question isnt exactly related to licensing but anyways...

So i discovered manual transmission cars are cheaper, so I want to buy one but I dont know how to drive a manual transmission car, is there any place that teaches you how to drive a manual transmission car for free/cheap? im looking to learn in like a day. It shouldn't be that hard right?

[DaVibe]

The main difference between G2 and G is with the G you can drive between 12am-5am. When you have your G2 you can only carry 1 person under 19 until you have it for 6 months then you can carry as many as there are seatbelts. No real difference.

The passenger restrictions, yes but the time thing I think was with the G1. When you were learning, you could not drive between those hours.
With a G2, you can drive whenever and wherever you want.
0 Alcohol.

[Scottie]

I passed my G1 exit test today I got 62% and the lady said I have alot of bad habbits, but I've been driving for about 10 years with no licence I'm so happy.

[MadCow]

bump, the following question isnt exactly related to licensing but anyways...

So i discovered manual transmission cars are cheaper, so I want to buy one but I dont know how to drive a manual transmission car, is there any place that teaches you how to drive a manual transmission car for free/cheap? im looking to learn in like a day. It shouldn't be that hard right?

Depending on the person, you can learn how to drive a car with manual transmission within an hour. Driving it smoothly without jerking is what takes time, as well as the little tricks of the trade that you only learn from driving standard.

The cheapest way to learn is to ask a friend or relative to teach you. Otherwise, you're looking at about $100-$150 per lesson from the driving schools that offer it. Call around and ask.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

Depending on the person, you can learn how to drive a car with manual transmission within an hour. Driving it smoothly without jerking is what takes time, as well as the little tricks of the trade that you only learn from driving standard.

The cheapest way to learn is to ask a friend or relative to teach you. Otherwise, you're looking at about $100-$150 per lesson from the driving schools that offer it. Call around and ask.

thank you, I am awaiting other people's responses to my question.

Should I post in the "request-a-deal" section for a lesson on how to drive manual? Would anyone from RFD be willing to teach me for free/cheap? or is that not a good idea?

[MadCow]

thank you, I am awaiting other people's responses to my question.

Should I post in the "request-a-deal" section for a lesson on how to drive manual? Would anyone from RFD be willing to teach me for free/cheap? or is that not a good idea?

Heh. You can try. But with the weather right now, and the risks and possible damages that could be involved, I don't think looking for a stranger to teach you in their own car would be appropriate.

You don't know anyone personally who drives standard?

[kcorscadden]

thank you, I am awaiting other people's responses to my question.

Should I post in the "request-a-deal" section for a lesson on how to drive manual? Would anyone from RFD be willing to teach me for free/cheap? or is that not a good idea?

I dont think a member of RFD trusts you enough to be honest. I mean I love RFD and I am all for helping someone out, but you are asking to learn how to drive stick and you want to learn from a RFD member. You are stranger to them and they don't know ya well, I would be surprised if someone did offer to teach you with their car.

The best way is to use a friends car (if possible) or get a hold of some old beater and learn on that. Check the "for sale ads" or the wreckers and get some piece of crap for a couple of $100. By buying a cheap car, if you burn out the clutch, no big loss to you. You simply need to learn the concept of shifting, once you figure that out, then go buy a more luxurious car.

Another possibility is to go to a dealership and say you are interested in buying a stick tranny car, but you don't know how to drive stick and would appreciate if someone taught you. The dealership may or may not do it pending on if you buy a car from them, but it is worth a try.

[AzN_RiverdaleCI]

ic.. ok thx guys!
Why does everyone I know drive automatic cars. =(

boo to them.

I will wait until the weather gets better and then ill look around then.