Taking your G2 or G road test at the Hamilton DriveTest Centre involves driving across a versatile mix of urban streets, commercial corridors, and high-speed expressways. Serving candidates across Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, and Dundas, the Hamilton testing facility evaluates drivers on defensive driving awareness, smooth control, and spatial precision.

This guide outlines location details, route expectations, and key tips for passing your test in Hamilton.

Location and Arrival Details

The Hamilton DriveTest Centre is located in the east-end industrial/commercial district at 370 Kenora Avenue North, Unit 1, Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2, near the corner of Kenora Avenue and Barton Street East.

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│                   HAMILTON DRIVETEST CENTRE DETAILS                    │
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│ Address           │ 370 Kenora Ave N, Unit 1, Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2     │
│ Major Intersection│ Kenora Avenue & Barton Street East                 │
│ Tests Offered     │ G1 Knowledge Test, G2 Road Test, Full G Road Test  │
│ Key Route Features│ Industrial access, commercial strips, Red Hill Pkwy│
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When arriving for your appointment:

  • Park in Designated Stalls: Park in a designated DriveTest bay. Reverse-park into the stall upon arrival so you can pull out forward safely when beginning the test with your examiner.

  • Kiosk Registration: Enter the building to complete your registration at the self-service kiosk at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment.

Key Roads and Features on the Hamilton Test Route

1. Kenora Avenue and Barton Street East

Exiting the facility places you immediately onto Kenora Avenue or Barton Street East.

  • Industrial and Commercial Traffic: Watch for heavy delivery trucks, commercial vans, and rail crossings along industrial access streets.

  • Signalized Left Turns: Multi-lane intersections along Barton Street require early visual scans, proper signal timing, and precise lane alignment.

2. Residential Neighborhoods (Stoney Creek / East Hamilton)

For G2 road tests, examiners direct candidates into surrounding residential subdivisions off Nash Road, Queenston Road, or Centennial Parkway to evaluate low-speed maneuvers:

  • Parallel Parking: Parking behind a street-parked car within 30 cm of the curb.

  • Three-Point Turns: Performing full 360-degree blind-spot checks before turning around on narrow residential streets.

  • Roadside Stops: Setting the parking brake and angling your front wheels correctly for hill parking.

3. Red Hill Valley Parkway and Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway (Full G Tests)

For Full G road tests, examiners take candidates onto the Red Hill Valley Parkway (RHVP) or the Lincoln M. Alexander Parkway ("The Linc") via accesses at Barton Street, Queenston Road, or Centennial Parkway.

  • Ramp Acceleration: Build speed smoothly on the entrance ramp to match the posted speed limit (typically 80 km/h or 90 km/h depending on current posted signs) before merging into traffic.

  • Space Cushions: Maintain a minimum three-to-four-second space cushion behind preceding vehicles on high-speed parkways.