Pembroke DriveTest Centre at 513 Eganville Rd, K8A 4E6, serves Renfrew County and the wider Ottawa Valley — including communities from Cobden and Petawawa to the Algonquin Park gateway. The centre sits along the Hwy 17 (Trans-Canada) corridor that connects Pembroke to Ottawa to the southeast and North Bay to the west.
The road test area covers Eganville Rd, Pembroke St W, and Boundary Rd — a mix of commercial arterials and residential streets at 50 km/h. The standard G test accesses Hwy 17 east of town. 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 Pembroke 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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly used near the Pembroke centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Eganville Rd to Pembroke St W — main commercial corridor at 50 km/h; signal-controlled intersections
Boundary Rd / Pembroke St area — residential streets for parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
Return to 513 Eganville Rd
Key Skills to Practise
Pembroke St commercial traffic — left turns across oncoming traffic; signal early, check all mirrors.
Residential maneuvers — parallel park within 30 cm, deliberate 3-point turn.
Stop-sign compliance — full stop behind the line; complete head-check before proceeding.
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 (Eganville Rd → Pembroke St W → Boundary Rd)
On-ramp to Hwy 17 (Trans-Canada) via Pembroke St — build to 80–90 km/h
Highway run with lane changes; exit and return via Eganville Rd
Key Skills to Practise
Hwy 17 merge (G only) — Trans-Canada east of Pembroke; accelerate to highway speed before merging; moderate traffic.
Highway lane changes — signal, mirrors, blind-spot check, maintain speed.
Off-ramp exit — move right well in advance; decelerate on the ramp only.
Where do I park for my test at Pembroke DriveTest? +
The centre is at 513 Eganville Rd in a plaza area — parking is available on-site. Arrive at least 15 minutes early to allow time to locate the office and settle before your appointment.
What roads are used on the Pembroke G2 test? +
The G2 test is expected to use the Eganville Rd corridor, Pembroke St W (main commercial street), and residential streets near Boundary Rd for parking maneuvers and stop-sign compliance. DriveTest does not publish official routes — these are study-aid estimates only.
Does the Pembroke G test include Hwy 17? +
The standard G road test at Pembroke typically includes a section on Hwy 17 (Trans-Canada) east of the city. As of late 2025, highway driving is temporarily suspended from G tests across Ontario — verify the current format at drivetest.ca before your appointment.
Are pass rates available for Pembroke DriveTest? +
DriveTest Ontario does not publish centre-specific pass rates, and no reliable third-party data exists for Pembroke. Focus on mastering the Eganville Rd area, Pembroke St W intersections, and highway merging (for the G test) to be well-prepared.
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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