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 licence after passing a road test, take the road test permit to a registry agent. The road test permit is not a driver’s licence.
Types of vehicles for licence class
Class 7 (GDL)
A person 14 years of age or older may apply for a learner driver’s licence. A parent or guardian must give consent on the application if the person applying is under 18 years of age. For learning and while accompanied by a fullly-licensed driver, the holder of a Class 7 driver’s licence may operate the following:
- a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination that the holder of a Class 5 driver’s licence may operate
- a motorcycle (must be 16 years of age or older when learning with a supervisor who holds a Class 6 non-GDL licence)
- a moped.
Class 5-GDL
The minimum licensing age is 16 years. Anyone under the age of 18 years applying for a driver’s licence must have parental or guardian consent.
The holder of a Class 5-GDL driver’s licence may operate the following:
- a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination that the holder of a Class 5 driver’s licence may operate.
Class 5 non-GDL
The minimum licensing age is 18 years. The holder of a Class 5 non-GDL driver’s licence may operate the following:
- a vehicle or vehicle-trailer combination that the holder of a Class 5 driver’s licence may operate.