Class 5 road test

Class 5 is the most commonly held driver’s licence, allowing drivers to operate cars and other light vehicles. Passing the Class 5 road test allows drivers to move from a Class 7 learner’s licence to a Class 5-GDL driver’s licence. This test determines whether a learner has developed the necessary driving skills such as safe vehicle handling, judgement, and knowledge of the rules of the road to become a Class 5-GDL probationary driver. When you pass the Class 5 road test you must take the road test permit you purchased to do the test to a registry agent to ensure your driver’s licence is updated. The road test permit is not a driver’s licence. This road test is approximately

45 minutes. This will include the driver examiner’s pre-test instructions and summary of your results. You will be required to demonstrate the ability to operate your vehicle safely without supervision while interacting with other road users. The vehicle for your road test must be in acceptable working condition and must have the following:

• a valid licence plate and insurance
• headlights, brake lights, and signal lights
• horn
• speedometer
• brakes/park brake
• unobstructed windshield/wipers
• tires are in good condition
• driver and passenger doors
• vehicle seats/seat belts
• exhaust system/muffler
• mirrors
• enough fuel for a road test. The test will include identifying and operating your vehicle’s controls. This includes:
• handling the vehicle (steering, braking, and speed control)
• selecting the proper lane for turns
• observing and obeying speed zones
• determining right-of-way at intersections and while changing lanes
• demonstrating knowledge and skill at intersections with and without sign and signal controls
• interacting with other road users in a non-obstructive manner
• parking – perpendicular, uphill, or downhill parking, and parallel (drivers over 65 are not required to complete a parallel park).

Some common reasons for not

passing the road test

Drivers earn points for mistakes made during a road test, with a set limit for each test. If the maximum points for errors are exceeded, the driver fails the test. Regardless of point totals, the following actions result in automatic failure:

• Exceeding the speed limit or driving too fast for the conditions.
• Failing to stop completely before proceeding through an intersection controlled by a stop sign, or before turning right on a red light.
• Failing to yield the right-of-way at an intersection or during a lane change.
• Obstructing traffic by driving too slowly or stopping unnecessarily.
• Climbing over the curb while parking, or being unable to park legally in three attempts.
• Failing to slow or observe adequately at uncontrolled intersections (you must be prepared to yield to drivers to your right). To update your driver’s licen c e after passing a road test, take the road test permit to a registry agent. The road test permit is not a driver’s licence.