I recently completed my G test at the Guelph DriveTest Centre, and my experience couldn't have been more different between my first and second attempts.
My first examiner was David. On the surface, h... Read More
I recently completed my G test at the Guelph DriveTest Centre, and my experience couldn't have been more different between my first and second attempts.
My first examiner was David. On the surface, he seemed friendly, gave clear instructions, and was easy to talk to. However, throughout the test I couldn't shake the feeling that the friendliness wasn't genuine. It felt like he was waiting for a small mistake that could later be blown out of proportion, and unfortunately that's exactly what happened.
The reason I failed was because he marked a left lane change as a "dangerous action." This was the lane change required to enter the highway. There was another vehicle approximately two car lengths away, another vehicle behind me, and I believed the maneuver was both safe and necessary. To me, calling it a dangerous action felt excessive and unfair.
I also heard from a friend who told me they saw the same examiner pass a caucasian person after what they believed was a more dangerous mistake in the parking lot. I didn't witness that myself, so I can't verify it, but hearing that only added to my concerns about how consistently these tests are evaluated.
My second attempt was a completely different story. My examiner was Joanne, and she was absolutely amazing. If you want to know what genuine professionalism and kindness look like, she's the perfect example. She gave very clear instructions, was calm, encouraging, and genuinely seemed to care more about whether I was driving safely than looking for technical reasons to fail me.
Here's the part that really surprised me: at the exact same location where I failed the first time, Joanne instructed me to make the same left lane change. Once again, there was a vehicle roughly one and a half car lengths away. I hesitated because of what had happened during my first test, but she reassured me that it was safe to make the lane change. That moment alone made me question how two examiners could view essentially the same situation so differently.
I don't normally leave reviews unless I genuinely believe something wasn't right. This experience convinced me that being a safe and technically sound driver isn't always enough. The examiner can have a significant influence on whether you pass or fail, and that inconsistency is disappointing. Thankfully, Joanne restored my confidence in the testing process, and I'm grateful to have had an examiner who focused on safety, fairness, and clear communication. I passed my test in the second attempt. Read Less