Checking Your Car Before the Road Test

In-car instructor Manley discusses what needs to be checked before your road test.

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Ways that will cancel your road test, according to Drivetest Ontario:

• Vehicle equipped with ignition interlock device but no ignition interlock (l) condition on the licence.
• Ignition interlock device not installed if a requirement exists.
• Roof down and/or unsecured (convertible-style vehicle).
• Non-functional or uninstalled door(s) (door does not open and/or does not close).
• Non-functional dual brakes (driving instructor vehicle).
• Non-functional foot brake.
• Non-functional or missing seat belt (for applicant or examiner).
• Non-functional right/left brake light.
• Non-functional turn signal.
• Non-functional head lights or tail lights (darkness and/or limited ability).
• Non-functional windshield wipers or no washer fluid (if weather conditions warrant).
• Non-functional defroster/defogger (if weather conditions warrant).
• Non-functional horn or speedometer.
• Damaged windshield, large cracks, stars, etc.
• In-vehicle recording devices present such as dashboard or action cameras, must not be facing the passenger area.

• Not secured or missing seat.
• No rear bumper.
• No mirror.
• Flat tire, or a temporary tire, on any wheel.
• Defective tires.
• More than one wheel nut missing on a wheel.
• Unsecured or defective muffler.
• Obvious fuel leaks.
• Fumes in the vehicle.
• Unsecured vehicle parts (e.g., hood).
• An unclean vehicle poses a health risk to the examiner.
• Visible or audible defects that contravene the Highway Traffic Act.
• A defect that affects the safe operation of a vehicle.
• Brake found out-of-adjustment during air brake practical test (for Z endorsement); the applicant can complete the air brake practical test but any accompanying road test cannot proceed.
• Use of a panel van for road test (exception: a person with a disability or a special need who cannot reasonably provide an alternative vehicle).