The Peterborough DriveTest Centre is located at 724 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough ON K9J 1Z3 — in west Peterborough on the main commercial corridor, with access to The Parkway and Hwy 115. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–5. The centre handles road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests for Peterborough and the Kawarthas. The centre was previously at 749 Erskine Ave — always verify the current address at drivetest.ca before travelling.
Booking is online only at drivetest.ca. Verify current hours before visiting.
Reported pass rates (unofficial): G2 ~72%* · G ~74%* — above the provincial average. *Unofficial — reported by third-party sites, not published by DriveTest or the MTO.
Always verify current hours and availability at drivetest.ca before visiting.
Map & Directions
What to Bring
Before visiting Peterborough 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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly used near the Peterborough centre based on firsthand reports and the local road network. Study aid only.
Exit 724 Lansdowne St W — main commercial corridor at 60 km/h; signal-controlled intersections
Turn onto The Parkway — wide multi-lane arterial; maintain lane discipline and speed
Turn onto Chemong Rd or nearby residential streets — parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
Return via The Parkway → Lansdowne St W
Possible loops include Parkhill Rd W and residential streets west of Chemong Rd
Key Skills to Practise
Lansdowne St W commercial traffic — busy corridor with frequent turning traffic and signals; hold lane position and signal early.
The Parkway multi-lane — maintain speed and lane; signal all turns well in advance.
Residential maneuvers — parallel park within 30 cm; smooth 3-point turn within road width.
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 (Lansdowne St W → The Parkway → Chemong Rd)
On-ramp to Hwy 115 via Parkhill Rd or Chemong Rd north — build to highway speed before merging
Highway run with lane changes; exit and return via The Parkway → Lansdowne St W
Key Skills to Practise
Hwy 115 merge (G only) — accelerate to highway speed on the on-ramp before merging.
Highway lane changes — signal, mirrors, blind-spot check, maintain speed.
Off-ramp exit — move right well in advance; decelerate on the ramp only.
Where exactly is the Peterborough DriveTest Centre? +
The Peterborough DriveTest Centre is at 724 Lansdowne St W, Peterborough ON K9J 1Z3, in west Peterborough. Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30–5. The centre was previously at 749 Erskine Ave — always confirm the current address at drivetest.ca before travelling.
What is the hardest part of the Peterborough G2 test? +
Peterborough has one-way streets and roundabouts in the downtown and near-east areas. Check street direction signs before turning, and practise roundabout procedure — yield to circulating traffic and signal your exit early.
Does the Peterborough G test at Lansdowne St W include Hwy 115? +
The standard G route near Peterborough typically uses Hwy 115. Note (late 2025): highway driving is temporarily suspended for G tests province-wide — verify the current format when you book at drivetest.ca.
What are the pass rates at Peterborough DriveTest Centre? +
Unofficial third-party estimates place G2 pass rates around 72% and G around 74% at this centre — Unofficial — reported by third-party sites, not published by DriveTest or the MTO. Consistent practice is the best preparation. Start free Ontario practice tests →
Independent resource. LicenceReady is not affiliated with DriveTest Ontario or the MTO. Route information is for study purposes only and reflects roads commonly used near this centre — not officially published routes. Pass rates are unofficial estimates from third-party sources. Verify all test details at drivetest.ca.
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