Dryden DriveTest Centre is at Golden Mile Plaza, 539 Government St, Unit 8, P8N 2P6, in Northwestern Ontario between Kenora and Thunder Bay. Government St through Dryden runs concurrent with Hwy 17, so even G2 tests drive the highway alignment at town speed (50 km/h). The standard G test extends onto the Hwy 17 bypass section east or west of town at 80+ km/h.
Dryden is a smaller centre and road test availability may be limited — book early. No published pass rates have been found for this centre.
Always verify current hours and availability at https://drivetest.ca before visiting.
Map & Directions
What to Bring
Before visiting Dryden 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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly used near the Dryden centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Exit Golden Mile Plaza onto Government St (Hwy 17) at town speed 50 km/h
Government St to Duke St — cross-street in town centre; signal-controlled
King St / Government St area — residential streets for parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
Return to 539 Government St
Key Skills to Practise
Government St / Hwy 17 at town speed — even though it is the highway alignment, speed limit through town is 50 km/h; obey posted limits precisely.
Left turns on Government St — commercial traffic; signal early and wait for clear gap.
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 (Government St → Duke St → King St)
Continue on Hwy 17 beyond city limits where speed increases to 80 km/h — transitions from town corridor to highway
Highway run with lane changes; return via Government St
Key Skills to Practise
Hwy 17 speed transition (G only) — watch for the speed zone change from 50 to 80 km/h as you leave Dryden; accelerate smoothly to match highway speed.
Highway lane changes — signal, mirrors, blind-spot check, maintain speed.
Off-ramp / return to town — decelerate to 50 km/h well before the town speed zone begins.
Where do I park for my test at Dryden DriveTest? +
The centre is at 539 Government St, Unit 8 (Golden Mile Plaza). Parking is available on-site in the plaza lot. Arrive 15 minutes early to locate Unit 8 and check in before your appointment time.
Is Government St in Dryden actually Hwy 17? +
Yes — Government St through Dryden is the alignment of Hwy 17, with a posted speed limit of 50 km/h through town. For the G2 test, you drive it at town speed. The G test extends onto the highway bypass east or west of Dryden where speed increases to 80+ km/h.
Does the Dryden G test include Hwy 17 at highway speed? +
The standard G test at Dryden is expected to include Hwy 17 beyond the town speed zone at 80 km/h or higher. As of late 2025, highway driving is temporarily suspended from G tests across Ontario — confirm the current format at drivetest.ca before your appointment.
Is Dryden DriveTest easy to get an appointment at? +
Dryden is a smaller centre serving a wide area of northwestern Ontario. Appointment availability can be limited — book well in advance at drivetest.ca. If slots are unavailable, check nearby Kenora or Thunder Bay as alternatives.
Independent resource: LicenceReady is not affiliated with DriveTest Ontario or the MTO. Route maps, pass rate estimates, and tips on this page are study aids only — always confirm test details, hours, and requirements at drivetest.ca.
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