G2 Test Examiner Sheet Guide (2026 Update)
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When you take your G2 road test in Ontario, the examiner uses a standardized score sheet to track every move you make. The sheet looks simple, but it covers dozens of small habits that add up to a pass or fail. Let’s break down how the sheet works, what examiners mark, and the most common mistakes Windsor drivers make on the G2 test.
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How the G2 Road Test Scoring System Works
- OK Correct
- ✔ Minor error (–2 points)
- X Major error (–4 points)
- R Unsafe action at railway crossing (automatic fail)
- // Not tested
Tip: You don't need a perfect sheet. A few small mistakes are fine, examiners care most about safe, consistent driving. However, accumulating too many minor errors or making even one major unsafe error can result in failure.
1. Start
This section evaluates your ability to begin driving safely. You must properly adjust all safety devices like mirrors and seatbelts before moving. Examiners look for a smooth departure where you check your blind spots, signal correctly, and accelerate to traffic speed without hesitation.
- Unable to locate / adjust / operate safety devices (seatbelt, mirrors, lights, etc.)
- Fails to observe - uses mirror only
- Fails to signal / improper signal
- Incorrect use of: clutch / brake / accelerator / gears
2. Backing
This covers maneuvers like reversing and the three-point turn. You need to look all around you—not just in your mirrors—checking blind spots before and while moving backward. Control is key; keep your speed low and steering smooth to avoid hitting curbs or losing vehicle position.
- Fails to look around / to rear before / while backing - mirror only
- Turnabout: control / steering method / observation / vehicle position
- Incorrect use of: clutch / brake / gears / steering
3. Driving Along
This assesses your general driving habits on both business and residential streets. It focuses on maintaining a safe following distance of two to three seconds and choosing the correct lane. Examiners also watch for frequent mirror checks (every 5-10 seconds) and safe lane changes.
- Follows or passes too closely / cuts in too soon
- Improper choice of lane / straddles lanes / unmarked roadway
- Fails to check blind spot / observe properly
- Lane change signal: wrong / early / late / not given / not cancelled
- Right of way observance: ped. / self / other vehicles
- Fails to use caution or obey: ped. cross-overs / school crossing / emerg. veh.
- Speed: too fast / slow for conditions / impedes traffic
- Incorrect use of: clutch / brake / accelerator / gears / steering / safety devices
4. Intersections & Railroad (R.R.) Crossings
Whether controlled by lights, signs, or unregulated, intersections require full observation. You must scan left, center, and right before entering to ensure the path is clear. This section also marks you on stopping completely behind the line and yielding the right-of-way.
- Fails to observe properly / controlled / uncontrolled intersections
- Fails to obey signs or signals / pavement markings
- Late in slowing / stopping / slows too soon
- Stopping position: too soon or blocks crosswalk / intersection
- Right-of-way observance: ped. / self / other vehicle
5. Turns
Making safe turns involves more than just steering. You need to be in the correct lane well in advance and signal early. Examiners check that you finish your turn in the corresponding lane without cutting corners or going wide, maintaining a steady speed throughout.
- Left turn process: mirror → signal → check intersection & crosswalk → blindspot check → enter the correct lane → cancel signal (most cars will auto shut off the signal after the turn) → match the posted speed when safe → move to right lane after speed limit is reached
- Signalling: Wrong / early / late / not given / not cancelled
- Fails to get in proper position / lane / late into lane / late into position
- Right-of-way observance: ped. / self / position / other vehicles
- Turns too wide - enters wrong lane
- Cuts corner - enters wrong lane
- Steering: method / control / recovery
- Speed: too fast / too slow / enter / leave / impedes
- Incorrect use of: clutch / brake / accelerator / gears
6. Parking
This primarily tests your parallel parking ability. You must check traffic and your blind spot before reversing into the spot. The goal is to park within a specific distance from the curb without climbing it or hitting other vehicles, all while remaining aware of your surroundings.
- Fails to observe - uses mirror only / backing / leaving
- Hits: objects / other vehicles or climbs curbs
- Incorrect vehicle position
- Fails to signal when leaving / incorrect signal
- Incorrect use of: clutch / brake / accelerator / gears / steering
7. Stop, Park and Start on a Grade
This maneuver tests your ability to park safely on a hill or perform an emergency roadside stop. The critical steps are signaling, securing the vehicle with the parking brake, and angling your wheels correctly (away from curb uphill, towards curb otherwise).
- Fails to observe properly / uses mirror only / and/or signal before leaving
- Rolls back when parking or starting
- Fails to angle wheels properly / incorrect vehicle position
- Fails to set parking brake / select proper gear
- Incorrect use of: clutch / brake / accelerator / gears / steering
Tips for Success on Test Day
- Use a driving school car: This will help examiners be more lenient as they know you have practice. They also have access to dual brakes and will be more at ease. Rent our school's car for your test
- Practice local routes: Familiarize yourself with common test routes to build confidence.
- Drive defensively: Anticipate pedestrians, sudden stops, and other drivers' actions. Always prioritize safety over speed.
- Stay calm: One mistake doesn't mean failure if you recover safely. Examiners look for overall safe driving, not perfection.
- Communicate clearly: Politely ask for clarification if instructions aren't clear. It's better to ask than to make an unsafe maneuver.
- Vehicle check: Before test day, ensure lights, brakes, signals, mirrors, and all safety devices are working properly.
- Exaggerate your observations: Make your head movements obvious when checking mirrors and blind spots. Examiners need to see you're actively scanning your surroundings.
- Practice parallel parking: Find quiet streets to practice until you can park smoothly without hesitation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Final Thoughts
The G2 examiner sheet isn't a trick, it's simply a checklist to measure safe, consistent driving. If you know what's on it, you can focus your practice on the areas where most students lose marks.
Remember that examiners are trained to evaluate your ability to drive safely in real-world conditions. They're not looking for perfection, but rather your competence in handling various driving situations while following traffic laws and prioritizing safety above all else.
At Rajput Driving School Windsor, our instructors prepare you for real driving conditions - from busy downtown intersections to unpredictable winter roads. We'll coach you through every part of the examiner sheet so you're fully ready on test day.
Don't leave your test to chance, book your lesson today and pass your G2 with confidence.
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