The Ottawa Walkley DriveTest Centre at 1570 Walkley Rd, Ottawa, serves the south Ottawa area including Gloucester, Nepean, and Alta Vista. The centre offers road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation.
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.
Reported pass rates (unofficial): G2 ~71%* · G ~75%* — 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
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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly associated with tests at this centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Exit lot onto Walkley Rd — note the tricky central-divider exit; yield carefully to traffic before turning
Left onto Walkley Rd (west) — most common G2 direction; leads toward Airport Pkwy area and residential streets
Residential streets in the Walkley/Albion area — parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
Return via Walkley Rd to centre
Alternate route right (east) on Walkley Rd toward Bank St — surface roads only
Key Skills to Practise
Exiting the centre lot — the central divider on Walkley Rd creates a limited sightline; edge out slowly and confirm both directions before merging into traffic.
Residential stop signs — Ottawa roads in this area have many all-way stops; full stops (not rolling) are required each time.
Speed limit transitions — Walkley Rd can shift from 50 to 60 km/h heading west; watch for signs.
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 (Walkley Rd → Albion/Airport Pkwy area → residential)
Route A: Airport Pkwy (arterial, 60–80 km/h) with a short controlled-access section
Route B: Merge onto Hwy 417 — standard 100 km/h highway; lane changes; exit and return on Walkley Rd
Key Skills to Practise
Hwy 417 merges (G only) — Ottawa's on-ramps are short; begin accelerating as early as possible and be prepared to merge confidently.
Highway lane changes — mirrors every 5 sec, signal, blind-spot check, steady steering at 100 km/h.
Off-ramp exit — signal and move right well before the exit; decelerate on the ramp, not on the highway.
What to Bring
Before visiting Ottawa Walkley 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 Ottawa Walkley DriveTest Centre? +
Roads commonly used near this Ottawa centre include Walkley Rd (50 km/h, busy with many signals). Left on Walkley leads to the Airport Pkwy route (most common); right leads toward Hwy 417. Residential neighbourhoods off Walkley are used for stop signs, parking, and the 3-point turn. DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes.
What is the central-divider exit at the Ottawa Walkley DriveTest Centre? +
When exiting the centre, Walkley Rd has a raised central median. You must pull onto the median strip first, then wait for a gap in traffic and merge. This unusual maneuver catches first-timers off guard — visualize it before test day.
Is there a highway portion at the Ottawa Walkley DriveTest Centre? +
Yes, for the G road test only. The G test includes the Airport Parkway or Hwy 417. G2 testers remain on surface roads.
What is the pass rate at the Ottawa Walkley DriveTest Centre? +
Reported G2 pass: approximately 71% and G approximately 75% — both above the provincial average. These are third-party reported figures — not published by DriveTest or the MTO.
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 Ottawa Walkley 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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