The Kingston DriveTest Centre is located at 381 Select Dr, Units 1–5, Kingston ON K7M 8R1 — in west Kingston near the Gardiners Rd and Bath Rd retail corridor. The centre handles road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests for Kingston and eastern Ontario.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, no Saturday service. Booking is online only at drivetest.ca.
Reported pass rates (unofficial): G2 ~74%* · G ~72%* — above the provincial average. *Unofficial — reported by third-party sites, not published by DriveTest or the MTO.
Always verify current hours at drivetest.ca before visiting.
Map & Directions
What to Bring
Before visiting Kingston 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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly associated with tests at this west Kingston centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Exit lot onto Select Dr → Gardiners Rd (main west Kingston arterial)
Gardiners Rd to Bath Rd — signal-controlled intersections; roundabouts in the Kingston west area
Taylor-Kidd Blvd and Gardiners Rd area — lane changes, turn lanes
Residential streets in west Kingston — parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
Return via Gardiners Rd to Select Dr
Key Skills to Practise
Roundabouts — Kingston's west side has several; yield before entering, signal on exit.
Gardiners Rd arterial discipline — hold 60 km/h, signal all turns, correct lane approach.
Residential maneuvers — parallel park within 30 cm, smooth 3-point turn on a standard street.
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 (Select Dr → Gardiners Rd → Bath Rd → Taylor-Kidd Blvd)
On-ramp to Hwy 401 via Gardiners Rd — build to 100 km/h, merge
Short highway run with lane changes; exit and return via Gardiners Rd
Key Skills to Practise
Hwy 401 merge (G only) — accelerate to 100 km/h on the Gardiners Rd on-ramp before merging.
Highway lane changes — signal, mirrors, blind-spot check, maintain 100 km/h.
Off-ramp exit — move right well in advance; decelerate on the ramp only.
Is there parking at the Kingston DriveTest Centre on Select Dr? +
Yes — free parking is available at 381 Select Dr in west Kingston. Arrive at least 15 minutes early; the examiner will inspect your vehicle before the test begins. Book online at drivetest.ca.
What is the hardest part of the Kingston G2 road test? +
Gardiners Rd is a busy west Kingston arterial with roundabouts and turn lanes — hold 60 km/h, signal all turns, and approach intersections in the correct lane. Residential streets in the area are used for parallel parking (within 30 cm) and 3-point turns.
Does the Kingston G road test use Hwy 401? +
The standard G test at Kingston typically includes Hwy 401 via Gardiners Rd, building to 100 km/h. As of late 2025 the G test is temporarily modified and highway driving is on hold — see the amber note in the G tab above for the current status.
What is the pass rate for the Kingston DriveTest Centre? +
Reported pass rates are approximately G2 ~74% and G ~72% — among the highest in Ontario. These are unofficial figures from third-party sites and are not published by DriveTest or the MTO.
Disclaimer: The route information on this page is a study aid based on roads commonly used near this DriveTest centre. DriveTest Ontario and the MTO do not publish test routes. Your actual test may follow different roads at the examiner's discretion. Always obey all road signs and traffic laws.
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