The Toronto Downsview DriveTest Centre at Downsview Park, 37 Carl Hall Rd, Toronto (use the rear/back entrance) serves north Toronto and the surrounding area. The centre offers road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation.
Booking is online only at drivetest.ca. Hours: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Sat 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, Sun closed.
Always verify current hours at drivetest.ca before visiting.
Map & Directions
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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly associated with tests at this Downsview centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Left on Carl Hall Rd (heavy TTC bus traffic — yield to buses)
Right on John Drury Dr
Left on Sheppard Ave W — posted 50 km/h; hold the limit despite faster surrounding traffic
Right on Sentinel Rd
Left on Brookwell Rd — downhill park (wheels to curb, parking brake); 3-point turn
Return via Sentinel Rd → Sheppard Ave W → John Drury Dr → Carl Hall Rd
Key Skills to Practise
50 km/h on Sheppard Ave W — you are judged on the posted limit, not traffic flow.
Downhill parking on Brookwell Rd — wheels toward curb (right), parking brake on before selecting Park. Instant fail if missed.
TTC bus awareness on Carl Hall Rd — yield to buses signalling to re-enter traffic.
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 (Carl Hall Rd → Sheppard Ave W → Brookwell Rd downhill park)
Allen Rd (80 km/h) south → merge onto Hwy 401 W (100 km/h)
Lane changes at 100 km/h; exit right at Keele St
North on Keele St → Sheppard Ave W → John Drury Dr → Carl Hall Rd
Alternate: Keele St → Victory Dr → Agate Rd → Hallsport Cres
Key Skills to Practise
Downhill parking on Brookwell Rd — still required; G test covers all G2 roads first.
Allen Rd speed build — reach 80 km/h before the 401 merge; shoulder check before merging onto 401.
Hwy 401 lane changes — signal, mirrors, blind spot; maintain 100 km/h throughout.
Keele St exit — move right well in advance; decelerate on the off-ramp, not on 401.
What to Bring
Before visiting Toronto Downsview 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.
What roads are commonly used near the Toronto Downsview DriveTest Centre? +
Roads commonly used near this centre include Carl Hall Rd, John Drury Dr, Sheppard Ave W (50 km/h, TTC buses), Sentinel Rd, and Brookwell Rd (downhill park, 3-point turn). DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — examiners vary them.
What is the downhill parking challenge at the Downsview DriveTest Centre? +
Brookwell Rd has an incline used for the downhill park maneuver. Facing downhill, turn your wheels toward the curb (right) and engage the parking brake before shifting to Park. Missing this sequence is an immediate fail.
Is there a highway portion at the Toronto Downsview DriveTest Centre? +
Only for the G road test. G2 testers do not use 400-series highways. The G test uses Allen Rd (80 km/h) → Hwy 401 W (100 km/h) with lane changes and an exit at Keele St.
What is the speed limit on Sheppard Ave W during the Downsview road test? +
The posted limit on Sheppard Ave W is 50 km/h. Many surrounding drivers exceed this, but you are judged on the posted limit. Matching ambient traffic speed while speeding is still a fail.
About these routes: DriveTest and the Ministry of Transportation do not publish official road-test routes, and examiners change them. This guide describes the roads commonly used near the Toronto Downsview DriveTest Centre, based on the local road network and reports from test-takers — it is a study aid, not a guaranteed route. Pass-rate figures, where shown, are third-party reported and unofficial. Always follow your examiner's directions on the day.
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