DriveTest · Kitchener
Kitchener Drive Test Routes (G2 & G)
Kitchener · Last verified October 30, 2026
Quick facts
Kitchener
- Address
- 1405 Ottawa St N, Unit 11, Kitchener, ON, N2A 3Z
- Tests listed
- G2, G
- Testing body
- DriveTest
- Hours & phone
- Inside services Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; road test appointments Mon–Sat 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
1-888-570-6110 (DriveTest contact centre)
Practice route
G2 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Kitchener test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive southwest.
- Turn right.0.12 km
- Turn right onto Ottawa Street North/RR 4.0.12 km
- Make a sharp right onto Lackner Boulevard/RR 54.1.07 km
- Turn left onto Keewatin Avenue.0.47 km
- Turn left onto Heritage Drive.0.68 km
- Turn right onto Indian Road.0.17 km
- Turn right onto Queenston Drive.0.49 km
- Turn left onto Montcalm Drive.0.78 km
- Turn left onto Ottawa Street North/RR 4.0.47 km
- Turn right onto Shaftsbury Drive.0.3 km
- Turn left onto Oldfield Drive.0.21 km
- Turn right.0.12 km
- Your destination is on the right.
Pass & fail rates
How many people pass at Kitchener?
G2 road test
67% passed 33% failed
3 points below the Ontario average of 70% · 20,913 tests in 2022
Compare all G2 centres →G road test
62% passed 38% failed
7 points below the Ontario average of 69% · 27,473 tests in 2022
Compare all G centres →Ministry of Transportation figures for 2022, published by the Auditor General of Ontario (December 2023). A centre's pass rate reflects everyone tested there, not your own chances.
Test-day preparation
Before you leave
- Confirm your appointment and test type with DriveTest.
- Bring the required licence and a safe, insured vehicle.
- Arrive early enough to park, check in, and settle your nerves.
- Follow road signs and your examiner’s directions on the day.
Getting there
Parking & access
- Parking: Map data shows a free customer surface parking lot right beside the DriveTest unit in the Ottawa Street North plaza.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Kitchener
- Signalized intersection of Ottawa Street North and Lackner Boulevard, about 200 m away
- Ottawa Street North (up to five lanes) and Lackner Boulevard (four lanes, 60 km/h), both multi-lane arterials
- Traffic signals at Ottawa Street North and Heritage Drive
- School zone near Grand River Collegiate Institute, about 260 m away
- Traffic signals at Lackner Boulevard and Oldfield Drive / Zeller Drive
Local tips
The Kitchener DriveTest Centre is in the plaza at 1405 Ottawa Street North, near the corner of Lackner Boulevard. It is one of the longer-hours centres: DriveTest lists inside services Monday to Friday 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with road tests booked Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Map data shows a customer parking lot right beside the unit. As soon as you leave the plaza you are near two busy multi-lane roads: Ottawa Street North has up to five lanes and Lackner Boulevard four, and they meet at a signalized intersection about 200 m away. Heritage Drive also has signals on Ottawa Street, and Grand River Collegiate Institute is close by, so watch for school-zone signs and students. Guelph is a nearby alternative centre if you want a different location.
Common questions
Kitchener road test FAQ
What are the Kitchener DriveTest hours?
DriveTest lists inside services Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. and Sat 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; road test appointments run Mon–Sat 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Where do I park?
Map data shows a free customer parking lot beside the DriveTest unit in the 1405 Ottawa St N plaza.
How do I book?
Book online through DriveTest or call 1-888-570-6110.
Is there a published practice route for this centre?
Yes. This page has a 5.0 km G2 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.
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