Renfrew DriveTest Centre is at 115 Plaunt St S, K7V 1M5, serving Renfrew and the upper Ottawa Valley. The test area uses Plaunt St, Raglan St, and Stewart St through the town centre at 50 km/h. The standard G test accesses Hwy 17 at O'Brien Rd east of town for the highway segment.
Renfrew may operate as a part-time or travel-point centre — always confirm current road test availability and hours at drivetest.ca before booking. No published pass rates have been found for this centre.
Always verify current hours and road test availability at https://drivetest.ca before visiting — this may be a part-time location.
Map & Directions
What to Bring
Before visiting Renfrew 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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly used near the Renfrew centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Plaunt St S to Raglan St S — main arterial through downtown Renfrew at 50 km/h
Stewart St / Plaunt St area — residential streets for parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
Return to 115 Plaunt St S
Key Skills to Practise
Plaunt St / Raglan St town traffic — signal-controlled intersections in the downtown core; signal early, hold lane position.
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 (Plaunt St S → Raglan St S → Stewart St)
On-ramp to Hwy 17 via O'Brien Rd — builds to 80–90 km/h; Trans-Canada corridor
Highway run with lane changes; exit and return via Plaunt St
Key Skills to Practise
Hwy 17 merge via O'Brien Rd (G only) — accelerate to 80–90 km/h before merging; Trans-Canada east of Renfrew; 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 Renfrew DriveTest appointment? +
The centre is at 115 Plaunt St S in downtown Renfrew. Street parking is available on Plaunt St and adjacent streets. Arrive 15 minutes early and locate the office before your appointment time.
What roads are used on the Renfrew G2 test? +
The G2 test is expected to use Plaunt St S, Raglan St S (downtown commercial streets), and residential streets near Stewart St for parking maneuvers and stop-sign compliance. DriveTest does not publish official routes — these are study-aid estimates only.
Does the Renfrew G test include Hwy 17? +
The standard G test at Renfrew is expected to include Hwy 17 (Trans-Canada) accessed via O'Brien Rd, at 80–90 km/h. As of late 2025, highway driving is temporarily suspended from G tests across Ontario — confirm the current format at drivetest.ca before your appointment.
Is Renfrew DriveTest full-time or a travel point? +
Renfrew may operate as a part-time or travel-point centre with limited appointment slots. Always confirm current availability and operating days at drivetest.ca or by calling 1-647-776-0331. If slots are unavailable, nearby Pembroke is an alternative.
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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