The Burlington DriveTest Centre is located at Burlington Power Centre, 1250 Brant St, Unit 2, Burlington ON L7P 1X8. The centre handles road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests for Burlington and the surrounding Halton Region.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, no Saturday service. Booking is online only at drivetest.ca.
Pass rates at this centre are not reliably reported in third-party sources. Always verify current hours at drivetest.ca before visiting.
Map & Directions
What to Bring
Before visiting Burlington DriveTest Centre, make sure you have the required documents and payment. Requirements vary by test type but typically include two pieces of government-issued ID, proof of Ontario residency, and the test fee. For road tests, bring a roadworthy vehicle with valid plates, registration, and insurance.
Check the official DriveTest Ontario website for the complete and current list of required documents: https://drivetest.ca.
G2 & G Test Route Guide
DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly associated with tests at this Burlington centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Exit lot onto Brant St (multi-lane, busy, 50–60 km/h)
Brant St to Fairview St — major signalled intersection, lane discipline
North on Brant St to Dundas St — arterial, traffic lights
Plains Rd E area — residential streets for parallel park, 3-point turn, stop control
Return south on Brant St to centre
Key Skills to Practise
Brant St arterial traffic — hold speed, signal all lane changes, watch for vehicles turning in/out of Power Centre driveways.
Residential maneuvers on Plains Rd E area — parallel park within 30 cm of the curb, deliberate 3-point turn.
Intersection lane selection — choose the correct turn lane well in advance on Brant St and Fairview St.
Note (late 2025): The G road test is temporarily modified and currently does not include highway driving at this centre. The highway section below describes the standard G test, for when it resumes.
Route Steps (surface roads + highway)
All G2 surface roads above (Brant St → Fairview St → Dundas St → Plains Rd E)
On-ramp to QEW eastbound or Hwy 403 — build to highway speed, lane changes
Short highway run; exit and return via Brant St
Key Skills to Practise
QEW/403 merge (G only) — accelerate to 100 km/h on the on-ramp; confident merge into fast-moving traffic.
What roads are commonly used near the Burlington DriveTest Centre? +
Roads commonly used near this Burlington centre include Brant St (multi-lane, busy arterial), Fairview St, Dundas St, and Plains Rd E. Residential streets off these arterials are used for parking and turn maneuvers. DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes.
What are the hours at Burlington DriveTest Centre? +
Burlington operates Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM only — there is no Saturday service. This is different from most GTA centres, which operate Mon–Fri 7–7. Always confirm current hours at drivetest.ca before booking.
Is there a highway portion at the Burlington DriveTest Centre? +
Yes, for the standard G road test. The G test includes the QEW and/or Hwy 403. Note: as of late 2025, the G test is temporarily modified and does not include highway driving at full-time centres. G2 testers do not use 400-series highways.
What traffic should I expect near the Burlington DriveTest Centre? +
Brant St through Burlington is a busy north-south arterial with commercial plazas and frequent turning traffic. Expect moderate-to-heavy traffic during morning and afternoon peak hours. Arriving early for your test time is recommended.
About these routes: DriveTest and the Ministry of Transportation do not publish official road-test routes, and examiners change them. This guide describes the roads commonly used near the Burlington DriveTest Centre, based on the local road network and reports from test-takers — it is a study aid, not a guaranteed route. Pass-rate figures, where shown, are third-party reported and unofficial. Always follow your examiner's directions on the day.
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