


“This will allow for more streamlined tests while continuing to evaluate driver skills alongside new skills such as highway driving requirements,” Brasier said, adding that the modified version of the test still meets national standards. The province said that "duplicative" manoeuvres, such as road-side stops, 3 point turns and parallel parking - all of which are included in the G2 test - will be temporarily paused.Īccording to the government, highway and major road driving will still be evaluated.

“In light of the increased demand for class G road tests, DriveTest is modifying the G road test to offer more road test appointments each day while removing duplicative elements from the G2 test,” Dakota Brasier said. The Ontario government is temporarily removing elements of the G road test in order to increase the number of appointments that can be made each day.Ī spokesperson for the Minister of Transportation said in a statement the change is being made in an effort to clear the backlog of road tests created by COVID-19 restrictions.
