The Toronto Metro East DriveTest Centre is located at Victoria Terrace Plaza, 1448 Lawrence Ave E, Unit 15, Scarborough (near the intersection of Lawrence Ave E and Victoria Park Ave). It serves east Toronto / Scarborough and the surrounding area, offering road tests, knowledge tests, and motorcycle 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.
Reported pass rates (unofficial): G2 ~56%* · G ~65%* *Unofficial — reported by third-party sites, not published by DriveTest or the MTO.
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DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly associated with tests at this Scarborough centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Exit plaza onto Lawrence Ave E — busy multi-lane arterial, TTC buses, frequent signals
Victoria Park Ave — major arterial; multi-lane changes, signal-controlled intersections
Residential streets around Victoria Terrace Plaza — parallel park, 3-point turn, stop signs
Return via Lawrence Ave E to centre
Key Skills to Practise
Dense urban intersections — full stops, check for pedestrians before turning, yield to TTC buses re-entering traffic.
Multi-lane changes on Lawrence Ave E and Victoria Park Ave — signal, mirror, blind spot, smooth steering.
Residential speed control — 40 km/h in residential zones; full stops at all stop signs.
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 (Lawrence Ave E → Victoria Park Ave → residential)
Access the Don Valley Pkwy (DVP) or Hwy 401 in the Scarborough area
Lane changes at highway speed (100 km/h)
Exit and return to centre via surface roads
Key Skills to Practise
Urban arterial discipline — still applies; G test covers all G2 roads first.
DVP / Hwy 401 merge — build speed on the on-ramp; match highway speed before merging.
Highway lane changes — signal, check mirrors and blind spot; maintain 100 km/h.
Off-ramp exit — position right well in advance; decelerate on the ramp.
What to Bring
Before visiting Toronto Metro East 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 Metro East DriveTest Centre? +
Roads commonly used near this Scarborough centre include Lawrence Ave E and Victoria Park Ave — both busy multi-lane arterials with frequent signals, TTC buses, and pedestrians. Residential streets immediately around Victoria Terrace Plaza are used for parking and turning maneuvers. DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes.
Is there a highway portion at the Toronto Metro East DriveTest Centre? +
Only for the G road test. G2 testers do not use 400-series highways. The G test accesses the Don Valley Pkwy (DVP) or Hwy 401 corridor in the Scarborough area for highway lane changes.
What are the key challenges at the Toronto Metro East DriveTest Centre? +
Dense urban intersections on Lawrence Ave E and Victoria Park Ave require full stops, pedestrian yield, and TTC bus awareness. Multi-lane changes on both arterials and residential speed control (40 km/h in residential zones) are primary focus areas.
What is the pass rate at the Toronto Metro East DriveTest Centre? +
Reported G2 pass rate is approximately 56% and G approximately 65%. These are third-party reported figures — not published by DriveTest or the MTO.
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 Metro East 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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