Snow alone does not automatically cancel an Ontario G2 or G road test. Tests normally run unless DriveTest tells you otherwise. Before travelling in bad weather, check the notice for the exact centre on your booking. If the weather makes the trip unsafe, contact DriveTest about your appointment and the weather exception.
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What should you do about your booking?
| Your situation | What to do | What happens to your fee |
|---|---|---|
| DriveTest confirms your appointment is affected by a cancellation | Let DriveTest cancel it. Follow its instructions to reschedule once the booking is cancelled. | Keep your prepaid fee available by avoiding self-cancellation through the website or automated phone system. |
| Hazardous snow or freezing rain prevents you from getting to the centre | Contact DriveTest promptly. Request a new appointment within three days of the missed test. | The bad-weather exception can protect your fee. DriveTest requires proof if you make the request after three business days. |
| You cancel within 48 hours, arrive late or miss the test for another reason | Check the cancellation policy for any exception that applies to you. If you can safely attend, plan to check in at least 30 minutes early. | The standard policy forfeits the prepaid fee unless you qualify for an exception. |
How can you tell whether your test is still on?
Open DriveTest Service Disruptions and read the row for the centre named in your confirmation. Check the date, whether the notice covers G2 or G tests, and whether it reports a delay, a possible cancellation or a confirmed cancellation. Conditions at the test centre can differ from those at home.
A delay notice can mean the centre is still running tests. If the notice leaves your booking unclear, contact DriveTest before using the self-service cancellation option.
What if the centre is open but you cannot travel safely?
Contact DriveTest as soon as you can and keep your booking details. The exception covers hazardous weather that prevents you from reaching the centre. If you need to show proof, keep a dated weather warning or road-closure notice for the day of your test and ask DriveTest which evidence it accepts.
Before you leave for the test
- Check the centre notice again and read any messages about your booking.
- Check the forecast and Ontario 511 for conditions along your route.
- If travel is safe, allow time to clear the vehicle and arrive at least 30 minutes early. Bring your current driver’s licence, a printout of your booking confirmation and any corrective lenses you need to drive.
- Use the winter road-test vehicle checklist to check lights, visibility and tires before leaving.
For a later appointment, review what to practise for the G2 road test or compare WDS road-test preparation and car packages.
Sources
- DriveTest cancellation policy and bad-weather exception
- DriveTest centre notices and closures
- DriveTest arrival and check-in instructions for car road tests
- Ontario winter travel guidance and road conditions
Last reviewed: November 12, 2026.