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Downsview Drive Test Routes (G2 & G)

Toronto (Downsview) · Last verified October 30, 2026

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Quick facts

Downsview

Address
37 Carl Hall Rd, North York, ON M3K 2E2
Tests listed
G2, G
Testing body
DriveTest
Hours & phone
Inside services Mon–Fri 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; road test appointments Mon–Sat 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
1-888-570-6110 (DriveTest contact centre)
Official booking

Practice route

G practice test route

11.7 km · about 29 min

This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Downsview test centre.

Map of the G practice test route around the Downsview test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive north.0.11 km
  2. Turn left.0.05 km
  3. Turn right onto Carl Hall Road.1.11 km
  4. Turn left onto Chesswood Drive.0.22 km
  5. Turn right onto Sheppard Avenue West.1.68 km
  6. Turn right onto Wilson Heights Boulevard.0.91 km
  7. Take the Allen Road/Transit Road ramp toward 401.0.15 km
  8. Keep left toward 401.0.14 km
  9. Turn left onto Allen Road.0.78 km
  10. Take the 401/Highway 401 exit.0.27 km
  11. Keep right to take 401 West/Highway 401 Collectors.2.35 km
  12. Take exit 362 onto Keele Street.0.46 km
  13. Turn right onto Keele Street.0.26 km
  14. Make a sharp right to stay on Keele Street.2.05 km
  15. Turn right onto Sheppard Avenue West.0.56 km
  16. Turn right onto John Drury Drive.0.26 km
  17. Turn left onto Carl Hall Road.0.32 km
  18. Your destination is on the right.

Pass & fail rates

How many people pass at Downsview?

G2 road test

62% passed 38% failed

8 points below the Ontario average of 70% · 22,456 tests in 2022

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G road test

63% passed 37% failed

6 points below the Ontario average of 69% · 32,167 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: DriveTest says to use the back entrance. Map data shows a lot marked "DriveTest parking" and a visitors lot beside the building, plus a separate staff-only lot.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Downsview

  • Railway level crossing on Carl Hall Road (Newmarket Subdivision), about 150 m from the centre
  • Signalized intersection at Sheppard Avenue West and John Drury Drive, about 350 m away
  • Signalized intersection at Keele Street and Sheppard Avenue West, about 650 m away
  • Centennial College Downsview Campus about 180 m away
  • Signalized intersection at Sentinel Road and Sheppard Avenue West, about 1.1 km away
  • Signalized intersection at Allen Road and Sheppard Avenue West, about 1.3 km away

Local tips

Toronto's Downsview centre is at 37 Carl Hall Road inside Downsview Park, and DriveTest's listing tells visitors to use the back entrance. Map data shows a lot marked for DriveTest parking and a visitors lot next to the building; the lot labelled staff-only is not for test-takers. Inside services run Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and road test appointments run Monday to Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Carl Hall Road has a railway level crossing about 150 metres from the centre, so practice level-crossing checks before your test. Centennial College's Downsview campus is next door. Sheppard Avenue West is the main road nearby, with signals at John Drury Drive, Keele Street, Sentinel Road and Allen Road. Etobicoke and Metro East are other Toronto DriveTest centres if you need another date.

Common questions

Downsview road test FAQ

Which entrance do I use?

DriveTest's listing for Downsview says to use the back entrance of 37 Carl Hall Road.

Where do I park?

Map data shows a "DriveTest parking" lot and a visitors lot beside the building. One nearby lot is marked staff-only.

What are the hours?

Inside services Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.; road test appointments Monday to Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., per DriveTest's centre list.

Is there a published practice route for Downsview?

Yes. This page has a 11.7 km G practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.

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