The St. Catharines DriveTest Centre is located at Bunting Square, 285 Bunting Rd, Unit 1, St. Catharines ON L2M 7T9. The centre handles road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests for St. Catharines and the Niagara Region.
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, no Saturday service. Booking is online only at drivetest.ca.
Pass rates at this centre are not reliably reported in third-party sources. Always verify current hours at drivetest.ca before visiting.
Map & Directions
What to Bring
Before visiting St. Catharines 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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly associated with tests at this St. Catharines centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Exit lot onto Bunting Rd — main arterial in north St. Catharines
Bunting Rd south to Carlton St — signal-controlled intersections, moderate urban traffic
Bunting Rd to Welland Ave — mixed commercial and residential corridor
Niagara St / Carlton St area — residential streets for parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
Return north on Bunting Rd
Key Skills to Practise
Mixed urban/residential navigation — watch for pedestrians and cyclists on Niagara St and Carlton St.
Bunting Rd lane discipline — hold speed, signal all turns, check mirrors frequently.
Residential maneuvers — parallel park within 30 cm, deliberate 3-point turn.
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 (Bunting Rd → Carlton St → Welland Ave → Niagara St)
On-ramp to QEW — build to highway speed, confident merge; the QEW runs at 100 km/h through Niagara
Short highway run; exit and return via Bunting Rd
Key Skills to Practise
QEW merge (G only) — accelerate fully on the on-ramp; the QEW runs at 100 km/h through Niagara.
Is there parking at the St. Catharines DriveTest Centre on Bunting Rd? +
Yes — Bunting Square has a surface lot at 285 Bunting Rd. Arrive at least 15 minutes early; the examiner will inspect your vehicle before the test begins. Book online at drivetest.ca.
What is the hardest part of the St. Catharines G2 road test? +
Bunting Rd is an arterial with consistent 50–60 km/h traffic; lane discipline and signalling are closely observed. Residential streets near Carlton St and Niagara St are used for parallel parking (within 30 cm) and 3-point turns.
Does the St. Catharines G road test use the QEW? +
The standard G test at St. Catharines typically includes the QEW, which runs at 100 km/h through Niagara. As of late 2025 the G test is temporarily modified and highway driving is on hold — see the amber note in the G tab above for the current status.
Does the St. Catharines DriveTest Centre have Saturday service? +
No — the St. Catharines centre is open Monday to Friday only, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Verify current hours at drivetest.ca before your visit.
Disclaimer: The route information on this page is a study aid based on roads commonly used near this DriveTest centre. DriveTest Ontario and the MTO do not publish test routes. Your actual test may follow different roads at the examiner's discretion. Always obey all road signs and traffic laws.
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