Test Day Checklist: Everything You Need to Bring

You've studied hard, but showing up without the right documents can mean you can't take the test! Here's your complete checklist for test day success.

Required Documents (Province-Specific)

Ontario (G1 Test)

✅ Two pieces of ID showing:

Your full legal name
Your date of birth
Your signature

Acceptable ID:

Canadian passport
Birth certificate
Canadian citizenship card
Permanent resident card
School ID with your photo

💰 Fee: $159 (includes G1 written test and G2 road test)

British Columbia (Class 7 Knowledge Test)

✅ Primary ID:

Canadian birth certificate, OR
Canadian passport, OR
Canadian citizenship card

✅ One additional ID if under 19

💰 Fee: Around $17 for knowledge test

Alberta (Class 7 Knowledge Test)

✅ One primary ID:

Birth certificate
Canadian passport
Canadian citizenship document

✅ One supporting document with your name

💰 Fee: $18 for knowledge test

Quebec (SAAQ Knowledge Test)

✅ Proof of identity:

Birth certificate
Canadian passport
Canadian citizenship certificate

💰 Fee: Around $10-15 for knowledge test

Universal Items to Bring

Documents (Keep in a folder!)

[ ] Required ID documents (check your province above)
[ ] Payment method (debit card, credit card, or cash)
[ ] Proof of address if required
[ ] Parental consent form (if under 18 and province requires it)
[ ] Glasses or contacts (if you need them to see)

Comfort Items

[ ] Water bottle
[ ] Small snack
[ ] Tissues
[ ] Sweater or light jacket (testing centers can be cold!)

Stress-Relief Items

[ ] Headphones with calming music (for before the test)
[ ] Stress ball or fidget toy
[ ] Good luck charm (whatever makes you feel confident!)

What NOT to Bring

❌ Your phone (must be turned off during test) ❌ Study materials (can't use during test) ❌ Friends/family into the testing area ❌ Food or drinks to your testing station ❌ Bags or backpacks (usually must be stored)

The Night Before

Prepare Your Bag

Put all documents in a folder
Set out comfortable clothes
Pack your checklist items
Charge your phone (for before/after, not during!)

Double-Check Details

Testing center address
Appointment time
Parking information
Bus/transit schedule if needed

Get Ready for Sleep

Set 2 alarms (phone + backup)
Lay out your outfit
Prepare an easy breakfast
Go to bed by 10 PM

Morning Of

2 Hours Before

Eat a good breakfast (protein + complex carbs)
Review ID documents one more time
Do a quick mental review (but don't cram!)
Use the bathroom

1 Hour Before

Get dressed in comfortable clothes
Final bathroom break
Pack water and snack
Leave with plenty of time

30 Minutes Before Appointment

Arrive at testing center
Find parking
Use bathroom
Take a few deep breaths

At the Testing Center

Check-In Process

Present your ID at the desk
Pay your fee
Get your instructions
Wait to be called

What to Expect

You'll be assigned a computer
Staff will explain the process
You'll have a time limit (usually 30-45 minutes)
You can ask questions about the process (but not the test content!)

During the Test

Read each question carefully
Take your time
Skip and come back to difficult questions
Stay calm if you don't know an answer

After the Test

If You Pass! 🎉

Get your learner's permit
Take a photo to celebrate
Share the good news
Start planning your supervised driving practice

If You Don't Pass 😔

Don't panic—many people need a second try!
Ask for feedback if available
Note what topics were hardest
Schedule your retake
Focus your studying on weak areas

Pro Tips from Teens Who've Been There

"I forgot my health card but remembered my birth certificate. Make sure you know which IDs your province accepts!" - Emma, 16

"The testing center was freezing! I was glad I brought a sweater." - Marcus, 17

"I arrived 30 minutes early and used that time to relax and visualize success. It really helped!" - Priya, 16

"I made a checklist and checked off items as I packed. Nothing worse than arriving and realizing you forgot something!" - Alex, 15

Final Checklist

The night before, ask yourself:

✓ Do I have my required ID?
✓ Do I have money for the fee?
✓ Do I know exactly where I'm going?
✓ Is my alarm set?
✓ Did I get my documents ready?
✓ Am I going to bed early?

If yes to all = you're ready for test day! 📋✨