The Hamilton DriveTest Centre at 370 Kenora Ave N, Stoney Creek (east Hamilton) serves Hamilton, Stoney Creek, and the surrounding area. The centre offers road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation. Stoney Creek's road network includes roundabouts, which can appear during the test.
Booking is online only at drivetest.ca. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Sat 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Sun closed.
Always verify current hours at drivetest.ca before visiting.
Map & Directions
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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly associated with tests at this Stoney Creek centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Barton St E (50 km/h, arterial, mix of commercial and residential) — traffic lights, pedestrian crossings
Residential streets immediately around the centre — parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
May include roundabouts on Kenora Ave N or nearby roads
Return via Kenora Ave N to centre
Key Skills to Practise
Roundabout technique — yield to circulating traffic before entering, do not stop unnecessarily once inside the circle, signal your exit clearly.
Barton St E urban driving — watch for pedestrians, cyclists, and vehicles backing out of commercial driveways; hold 50 km/h and signal all turns early.
Residential maneuvers — parallel park, 3-point turn, and full stops at uncontrolled intersections in the streets around the centre.
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 (Kenora Ave N → Barton St E → residential → roundabouts)
Merge onto the QEW (100 km/h) or the Red Hill Valley Pkwy (80 km/h) — lane changes
Exit and return via surface roads to centre
Key Skills to Practise
QEW / Red Hill Valley Pkwy merge (G only) — accelerate to highway speed on the on-ramp; the Red Hill Valley Pkwy operates at 80 km/h, so aim for that speed before merging.
Highway lane changes — mirrors every 5 sec, signal, blind-spot check, steady steering.
Off-ramp exit — signal and move right well before the exit; decelerate on the ramp, not on the highway.
What to Bring
Before visiting Hamilton 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.
What roads are commonly used near the Hamilton DriveTest Centre? +
Roads commonly used near this Stoney Creek / east Hamilton centre include Kenora Ave N and Barton St E (busy arterial). Residential streets around the centre are used for parking and turn maneuvers, and the area includes roundabouts. DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes.
Is there a highway portion at the Hamilton DriveTest Centre? +
Yes, for the G road test only. The G test accesses the QEW and/or the Red Hill Valley Pkwy — both are close by in east Hamilton. G2 testers do not drive on these highways.
What are the key challenges at the Hamilton DriveTest Centre? +
Barton St E carries heavy urban traffic through Stoney Creek. Roundabout signalling and lane choice are also tested. For G testers, the QEW and Red Hill Valley Pkwy merges require confident speed matching and lane positioning.
Where exactly is the Hamilton DriveTest Centre? +
The centre is at 370 Kenora Ave N, near the intersection of Kenora Ave N and Barton St E, in the Stoney Creek / east Hamilton area. Use the map above to confirm the exact location before your test day.
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 Hamilton 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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