When I turned 16, I didn’t feel ready to take on the responsibility of driving. I realize I am probably the only teenager that has ever felt that way! lol With an early birthday, none of my friends were preparing for their licenses and I happened to be dating a boy older than I was at the time who took care of the driving. Pretty soon though, all of my friends were driving around town and it was time for me to catch up!
Thanks to the new G1 Practice Test Website, teens can prepare for their G1 tests online.
According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, as many as 26% of individuals that took their G1 exam in 2012 did not pass. I actually earned my license just before the G1 system was introduced, but while I passed my written test okay, I do remember failing my first drivers test. My family opted to have my dad teach me how to drive, so without a driving school under my belt, I attempted my drivers test and did pretty good until it came to reversing into a very tight parking space. Today, you can be more prepared than ever before for your G1 test thanks to the G1.ca website.
The NEW, Free G1 Practice Test website allows someone needing to take the G1 exam to practice in a way that is quite similar to that of the official exam. The site currently provides access to 6 practice tests (300 unique practice questions) that simulate what one may see on the G1 exam. I visited the site and gave a few of the tests a try. I’ll be honest, right now the tests are a little glitchy, but I’m sure they will be smoothed out in no time. You have unlimited access to the tests, so try them again and again until you feel confident and ready to take the exam!
Sign the Pledge
Once your child has their license, they have a whole new set of freedom ahead of them. It’s important to help them realize that although it’s very exciting, there is a huge amount of responsibility that comes with owning a set of car keys. Talk to your kids about the rules of the car, including obeying speed limits and ensuring all passengers are buckled up, and set penalties that you both agree on if the rules are found to be broken. There has never been a time when the temptation to take our eyes off the road has been greater. Hand held phones and devices have a strong pull to take our attention elsewhere, encourage your teen to leave them turned off until they reach their destination.
You will find a Parent-Driver Contract on the G1.ca website, that I encourage you to go over and sign with your driving aged teenagers, whether they are new at the wheel or not.
Visit G1.ca for more information and to get started!
Disclosure: This post was in partnership with G1.ca
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