The level Two G2 lasts 12 months. At this level, driving experience has improved, and you now have more privileges.
Level Two Restrictions:
You must not drive if you have been drinking or under influence of marijuana
Each passenger must have a working seatbelt
The following restrictions to a G2 driver aged 19 years and under between the hours of midnight and 5 a.m.:
The first 6 months after receiving your G2 license, you are allowed to carry only 1 passenger aged 19 or under
After 6 months until you obtain your full G or turn 20, you are permitted to carry up to 3 passengers aged 19 or under
Exemptions: The above does not apply if you are accompanied by a fully licensed driver in the front passenger seat or if passengers are family members.
After 12 months at Level Two, you may take a G2 exit test to achieve full driving privileges.
Driving Matters will take you through all requirements for this level of road test covering: turns, intersections, residential, business sections, highway, parking manoeuvres and more. We will provide an evaluation (at cost) outlining areas to improve on. We use the vehicle you are comfortable in and welcome manual or automatic. Review of current changes of the driver’s handbook are outlined and practiced. Seasonal review of road conditions and learning how to read what other road users intentions are. Call or email now and set up an appointment through our contact page.
Preparing for any test can be stressful. For some, driving is a gateway to their independence and things can come with confidence and ease. Others take a little while, these 5 tips can alleviate the stress and make it seamless so you can focus on your skill and not nerves.
1. Get Training
Professional instructors know the ins and outs of how the tests work and can offer specific advice or assistance to a difficult manoeuver or answering questions.
2. Know your vehicle
Understanding where all of your safety devices are and how they perform are key. If it’s raining set windshield wipers to automatic or intermittent so you aren’t faced with a distraction. Know how to set defrost functions on front and rear windshield to keep them clear. 4 way flashers and emergency brake are needed for these levels as well.
3. Is your vehicle fit? Make sure tires are properly inflated, license plate sticker must be valid or have proof of online purchase, signal and brake lights must be functioning, no cracks in the windshield within the span of your wiper blades. Any one of these will put your vehicle Out of Order and you will lose half of your road test fee.
4. Arrive early- organize yourself, write a checklist. Do I have my glasses/sunglasses, license, bring a snack and something to drink, sometimes examiners are running late. Bring mints or gum, your mouth gets pretty dry when you are nervous. Wear proper shoes, no bare feet or flip flops, they tend to slip off of the pedals, tie your hair up or wear a hat, don’t let anything obstruct your view.
5. Relax! Pretend the examiner doesn’t have a clue of what they are doing! You are teaching them what they need to know to better understand of how to do their job better. It’s normal to be nervous for the first 5-10 minutes after that your skills will guide you.