When getting ready for the last test to get your G license in Ontario, one of the crucial tasks is to fill in the Declaration of Highway Driving Experience. The purpose of this document is to signifying that you have enough highway experience as required by the G license test. In this article, the reader will learn what the declaration means, why it is necessary, and how to prepare for the test.
What is the Declaration of Highway Driving Experience?
The Declaration of Highway Driving Experience is a pro forma document which every candidate has to fill before appearing for the G road test. This form ensures that you have driven on highways with a speed limit of at least 80 km/h at least five times in the space of three months to the date of the test. In case you do not meet this requirement, your test will be canceled and you may lose part of the test fee.
Why is Highway Driving Experience Important?
Highway driving has conditions different from general city driving and therefore demands certain additional skills. These are such skills as entering fast moving traffic stream, lane changing, correct speed control, and managing highway on and off ramps. The G road test covers your knowledge on these areas and therefore one has to feel at ease and familiar with highways before doing the test.
Driving on highways will not only help you be prepared for the exam but also help you when you are on the road, and such skills are essential. Highway driving also challenges your vigilance, check mirror, and anticipate other traffic on the road.
How to Gain Highway Driving Experience
If you wish to fulfill the requirements for the G test, you should probably drive on highways five or more times within the three months preceding the exam. Here are some tips to help you get the experience you need:
- Choose Suitable Highways: Find out which of the highways in your area you can legally drive at a minimum of 80 km/h, which are the 400-series highways or expressways. You should practice driving on these highways during the day and at night as well as during rush hour and other times in order to gain confidence.
- Drive at Different Times: It is better to drive in both rush and free traffic to get the idea of what is it like. Begin with night driving and then progress to rush hours and weekend traffic and other possible congested times.
- Practice Essential Skills: Emphasis on activities that require the use of highways including lane changing, entry into traffic streams, speeds appropriate to the roads and ramping off highways. Be very cautious when using signals, while checking blind spots and maintaining a safe distance from the vehicle in the rear.
- Take a Highway Driving Course: If one has no so much confidence while driving on the highway then he or she might consider taking a course on highway driving. Most driving schools, including Raven Driving School, provide extra classes that will help you develop the right skills needed for the G test.
What to Expect During the G Road Test
The G road test usually takes between half an hour to forty minutes and includes both urban and extraurban routes. In this test, one will be required to execute maneuvers like joining a highway, maintaining the speed limit, lane shifting and coming out of the highway. Besides highway driving, the test will also test you on general driving ability such as turning to the left or right, halting at an intersection or parking.
Ensure that your vehicle is in good state before the test. The examiner will ensure that all the lights are working, correct registration and insurance documents are valid. If your automobile fails to meet these standards, your test might be terminated, meaning a rescheduling and more charges.
Final Preparations for the Test
Before your G road test, ensure that you:
- Have also filled and signed the Declaration of Highway Driving Experience form.
- Have traveled on a highway at least five times in the last three months.
- Be confident with the advanced driving maneuvers and especially the maneuvers needed in the highway.
- All payments made are non-refundable therefore ensure you are fully prepared for the test fee. If you are required to take the test again, the same fee shall be charged. If you don’t pass the highway driving experience test, your test will be cancelled and part of your fee will be taken.
Conclusion
Highway Driving Experience Declaration is a very important part of the process of receiving a full G license in Ontario. Through getting adequate experience in the highways and the required skills in driving you will be in a good position to tackle the G road test and also the highways. Make sure you’re prepared, qualified, and ready to take the exam and pass it the first time around.
