The Peterborough DriveTest Centre is located at 749 Erskine Ave, Peterborough ON K9J 7Y6 — in south Peterborough. Note: some booking platforms list 550 Lansdowne St W as the address — verify the current location at drivetest.ca before travelling. The centre handles road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests for Peterborough and the Kawarthas.
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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly used near the Peterborough centre based on firsthand reports and the local road network.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.
South on Erskine Ave toward The Queensway — signal-controlled intersections
Right onto Crawford Dr west toward Robert Rd — residential/commercial mix
Left onto The Parkway — multi-lane arterial; maintain lane discipline
Right onto Sir Sandford Fleming Dr → right onto Spillsbury Dr → Creekwood Dr loop → back to Spillsbury Dr
Right onto Lansdowne St W → right onto The Parkway → return to Erskine Ave
One-way streets and roundabouts in the Peterborough area — plan lane approach in advance
Key Skills to Practise
One-way streets — Peterborough downtown has one-way streets; know the direction before turning.
Roundabouts — yield before entering, signal on exit, don't stop inside the circle.
The Parkway multi-lane — hold speed, use correct lane, signal all turns well in advance.
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 (Erskine Ave → Crawford Dr → The Parkway → Lansdowne St W)
On-ramp to Hwy 115 — build to highway speed, merge confidently
Highway run with lane changes; exit and return via The Parkway / Erskine Ave
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.
Is the Peterborough DriveTest Centre at 749 Erskine Ave or 550 Lansdowne St W? +
The MTO / DriveTest Ontario lists the centre at 749 Erskine Ave, K9J 7Y6. Some third-party booking platforms have shown an older address (550 Lansdowne St W) — always verify the current address at drivetest.ca before you travel.
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 include highway driving (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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