The Chatham DriveTest Centre is located at 171 Keil Dr S, Units 4–5, Chatham ON N7M 3H3 — on Keil Dr S in Chatham, near the Grand Ave corridor. The centre handles road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests for Chatham-Kent.
Booking is online only at drivetest.ca. Verify current hours at drivetest.ca before visiting — hours vary by season.
Pass rates at this centre are not reliably reported in third-party sources. Arrive well-prepared: study the Ontario driver's handbook and practise with free online tests.
Always verify current hours and availability at drivetest.ca before visiting.
Map & Directions
What to Bring
Before visiting Chatham 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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly used near the Chatham centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Exit lot onto Keil Dr S — main Chatham arterial; signal-controlled intersections
Keil Dr S to Grand Ave E — busy junction; watch for turning vehicles and cyclists
Grand Ave toward Park Ave — urban corridor with possible roundabouts and one-way street segments
Keil Dr S / St Clair St residential area — parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
Return via Keil Dr S to centre
Key Skills to Practise
Roundabouts and one-way streets — Chatham has several; confirm street direction before turning, yield before roundabout entry.
Keil Dr / Grand Ave junction — busy four-way area; approach slowly, check all directions before proceeding.
Residential maneuvers — parallel park within 30 cm, deliberate 3-point turn.
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 (Keil Dr S → Grand Ave → Park Ave → residential)
On-ramp to Hwy 401 — build to 100 km/h; 401 is typically lower-traffic in the Chatham stretch
Short highway run with lane changes; exit and return via Grand Ave W
Key Skills to Practise
Hwy 401 merge (G only) — accelerate to 100 km/h on the on-ramp; the 401 near Chatham is quieter than the GTA stretch but the technique is the same.
Highway lane changes — signal, mirrors, blind-spot check, maintain speed.
Off-ramp exit — move right well in advance; decelerate on the ramp only.
Free parking is available in the plaza lot at 171 Keil Dr S, Units 4–5. The centre is in a commercial strip with on-site parking — arrive early to check in without rushing.
What is the hardest part of the Chatham G2 test? +
Keil Dr / Grand Ave junctions involve multi-lane traffic and possible one-way street segments. Chatham also has roundabouts — yield to circulating traffic before entering, signal your exit, and do not stop inside the circle.
Does the Chatham G test include highway driving (Hwy 401)? +
The standard G route near Chatham typically uses Hwy 401, which is less congested here than in the GTA but still requires a 100 km/h merge. Note (late 2025): highway driving is temporarily suspended province-wide — verify when you book.
Are there roundabouts on the Chatham DriveTest route? +
Yes — Chatham has several roundabouts, particularly in the downtown and Grand Ave corridor. Give way to traffic already in the circle, signal before your exit, and maintain low speed through the roundabout.
Independent resource. LicenceReady is not affiliated with DriveTest Ontario or the MTO. Route information is for study purposes only and reflects roads commonly used near this centre — not officially published routes. Pass rates are unofficial estimates from third-party sources. Verify all test details at drivetest.ca.
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