What to Bring to Your G1 Test

Showing up prepared makes G1 test day smooth and stress-free. Here's a simple checklist of what to bring, and a couple of details worth double-checking before you leave home.

Your test-day checklist

To apply for your G1 and take the knowledge test, plan to bring:

• Identification: you'll need to prove who you are. Bring your identity documents with you.
• Money for the fee: DriveTest centres generally accept cash, debit, or credit.
• Your glasses or contact lenses: if you need them to see clearly, bring them for the vision test.

That's the short version. A few of these are worth a closer look.

Identification: check before you go

You need to prove your identity to take the test. The exact list of accepted documents can change, and bringing the wrong ID is the most common reason people get turned away, so confirm the current requirements on the official Get your G1 licence page or on DriveTest before your appointment. It's a two-minute check that can save you a wasted trip.

The fee: confirm the current amount

There's a fee to apply, and it usually bundles more than just the knowledge test. It typically covers your first road test and a licensing period as well. Fees change over time, so rather than trust an amount you read somewhere, look up the current figure on DriveTest and bring a payment method they accept (cash, debit, or credit).

Don't forget your vision

Getting your G1 includes a vision test. If you wear glasses or contacts to see at a distance, bring them and wear them for the test. You want to be assessed the way you'll actually be driving.

The night before

Everything above is easy to sort the evening before:

• Set aside your identification and a payment method.
• Put your glasses or contacts by your keys.
• If you're still shaky on any topic, do a final round of practice questions and get a good night's sleep.

Walk in with the right documents and a calm, rested mind, and the rest is just answering questions you've already practised.