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   for careers at DriveTest click here We are the new private operator of Ontario's 56 Driver Examination Centres, formerly managed by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Our DriveTest Centre teams are helping maintain Ontario's road safety record with great customer service, such as reducing waiting time for a road test appointment and more convenient operating hours. With streamlined service, you can focus on what's important: meeting all the requirements to obtain an Ontario driver's licence.
 

What's New

Customers Please Note:

  • DriveTest is closed on Family Day, February 15, 2010 and will resume business on Tuesday, February 16, 2010.
  • Blind River Travel Point has moved to a new address:
    1 Mariner Dr, Blind River, ON, P0R 1B0
  • Isle of Man has been added to the list of reciprocating jurisdictions recognized by Ontario effective February 1, 2010. Please refer to the "Exchanging a Reciprocal License" page for requirements.
  • Australia has been added to the list of reciprocating jurisdictions recognized by Ontario effective January 25, 2010.  Please refer to the "Exchanging a Reciprocal License" page for requirements
  • DriveTest has set up extra travel dates for four northern communities (Blind River, Chapleau, Thessalon, and Wawa). For specific dates refer to the Locations page of our web site.
  • DriveTest Service Disruption
  • Attention all G (highway) road test applicants – Collingwood.

    Due to construction works in the Collingwood area, all G (highway) tests will be re-scheduled with effect from July 6 2009. All affected applicants will be contacted directly by DriveTest staff and alternative dates or locations offered. We anticipate the construction period to run to the end of November 2009 and to re-commence in May 2010.

    DriveTest apologises to all applicants for any inconvenience arising from these changes which are beyond our control.

    Applicants for G2 (G1 exit) road tests will be unaffected.
  • All Classified tests (except for class F) for Sarnia Driver Examination Centre are conducted at a different location. Applicants are advised to directly contact this DriveTest Centre prior to their road test for directions. Class F, G and M applicants will continue to report to Lambton Mall. To contact the Sarnia DriveTest centre, please call 1888-570-6110.
  • Please be advised that Low-Speed Vehicles cannot be used for road tests. For more information about LSVs, please visit the Ministry of Transportation’s New and Alternative Vehicles website.
  • Thessalon Travel Point has moved to a new address: 226 Main Street, Thessalon Community Hall
  • Changes to Ontario's daily driver vehicle inspections took effect in July 2007. These inspections are also known as "trip inspections", pre-trip inspections and "circle checks". These changes will affect the controlled class knowledge tests and your controlled class road test for daily driver vehicle inspection. The pre-trip inspection on your road test is a condensed version of the minimum check required under the law.

    The new regulation can be viewed at: www.e-laws.gov.on.ca / Highway Traffic Act / Ontario Regulation 199/07 (Commercial Motor Vehicle Inspections), made under the Highway Traffic Act.

    For complete details, including sample inspection reports and schedules, please visit MTO's website at:

    (Trucks) - http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/trucks/regulations/daily/
    (Buses) - http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/bus/regulations/daily/

    The following should only be used as a guide in conjunction with your handbook to help you prepare for your knowledge and road test.


  • For Class A road tests on or after June 16, 2008, drivers will be licensed according to the size of the vehicle used for the test.  Drivers who do not bring a vehicle with; a manual transmission, a fifth wheel coupling, and a minimum 45 foot trailer with air brakes, will only be eligible for a restricted Class A licence.  For more information please follow the following links:  

    Restricted Class A License  

    http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/classes.shtml
    http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/classalic.shtml

    Frequently Asked Questions Restricted Class A Licence  
    http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/driver/classalicfaq.shtml


  • Beginner Driver Education (BDE) Curriculum Standards
  • New ID requirements as of October 11, 2007
  • Exchanging a Reciprocal License
  • Out of Country Drivers
  • Panel Vans Update
  • Pre-Trip Inspection Update
  • Truck Training School Notification: Classified Test Scheduling Arrangement
  • Licensing Changes for Operators of Motor Scooters and Mopeds

Please follow the links to information on DriveTest and driver licensing in Ontario.

Driver Examination Services
Getting an Ontario Driver's Licence
Driver Examination Centre Locations
Driver Education
Frequently Asked Questions
Road Test Booking


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