Drive Test FAQ

The following DriveTest Centres in Ontario provide Saturday Road Test appointments:

• Brampton
• Mississauga
• Newmarket
• Oakville
• Oshawa
• Toronto Downsview
• Toronto Etobicoke
• Toronto Metro East
• Toronto Port Union
• Lindsay
• Ottawa Walkley
• Hamilton
• St. Catharines
• Guelph
• Kitchener
• Orangeville

• Contact ServiceOntario immediately.
• If the licence hasn’t arrived close to the expiration date, you may need a replacement licence.
• In the meantime, your temporary licence remains valid until a replacement is issued.

Yes. The Official Ontario Driver’s Handbook is available for free in PDF format on the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) website.

The Official Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Driver’s Handbook | ontario.ca

• Available at ServiceOntario centres.
• Can also be purchased online through retailers like Amazon or major bookstores.

• Visit ServiceOntario or use their online replacement service: Replace a lost, stolen or damaged driver’s licence | ontario.ca.
• Required:
  • Proof of identity (passport, health card, etc.)
  • Payment for replacement fee

• Update your address online via the ServiceOntario portal using your driver’s licence number: Change my address | ontario.ca.
• You can also update in person at any ServiceOntario centre.

• Order online via the ServiceOntario website: Get a driving record | ontario.ca.
• Or request in person at ServiceOntario centres.
• Includes demerit points, suspensions, and driving history.

• Visit the MTO website or ServiceOntario: Renew a G driver’s licence: 80 years and over | ontario.ca.
• Seniors may need medical reports or vision tests depending on age.

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) provides information on fuel-efficient driving in the "Driving efficiently" section of the Official MTO Driver’s Handbook.

• This resource covers eco-driving tips that help:
  • Reduce fuel consumption
  • Save money on gas
  • Lower harmful vehicle emissions

By adjusting your driving habits, you can drive more efficiently and sustainably.

• Covers the cost of managing road test scheduling, staffing, and administrative support.

The administration fee covers additional services, including:

• Booking and processing your road test
• Changing or cancelling tests on your behalf
• Customer service support
• Cancellation Finder service, monitoring for earlier test dates

Essentially, the fee ensures convenience, support, and assistance in securing the best possible test date.

The services make booking and managing your road test easy and efficient:

• Finding cancellations: Monitor for earlier test dates so you don’t have to wait months
• Changing your test date: Handled on your behalf
• Convenience: Strive to secure a date that works best for you

• Road test dates are limited and in high demand
• Some centres do not open on weekends or have limited hours
• Your licence expiry date may affect scheduling
• Provide detailed availability to help us find a suitable date

Note: There is no guarantee of the exact date requested, but we strive to accommodate preferences.

Wait times vary by location and test type:

• Average wait time: 4–12 weeks
• Smaller centres: sometimes as short as 3 days
• Busy urban centres: often longer waits

It’s a good idea to book as early as possible and monitor for cancellations if you want an earlier date.

1. Email info@bookyourroadtest.com with alternative suitable dates
2. We will make the changes on your behalf

Important: Provide at least three full working days’ notice to change your test date.

• Notice: At least three working days’ notice via email required
• Refunds:
  • Rescheduling is free of charge provided the required notice is given.
  • Cancellation may incur an administration fee of up to $30, which will be deducted from any refund given.
  • If your test date has already been booked, the test fee is retained by DriveTest and must be addressed directly with them.
  • Cancellation Finder service: No refunds unless requested within 12 hours

Once a test is booked, the service contract begins and cancellation fees apply.

• Refunds take up to 10 working days to reach your account
• Processing times may vary by bank or payment method

The Cancellation Finder service helps you secure an earlier test date than the one you currently have booked.

• Eligibility: You must already have a test date scheduled.
• How it works: We check for earlier available dates every day.
• Notification: You will be notified by email when a suitable earlier date is found.

This service is designed to help you take your test sooner without constantly checking availability yourself.

We cannot guarantee that you will receive the exact test date you request.

• Availability: High demand at test centres may make your preferred date unavailable.
• Licence expiry: If your driver’s licence is expiring soon, this may affect scheduling.
• Test centre hours: Some centres do not open on weekends, and your test date and time are subject to the centre’s operating hours.
• How to help: Provide a range of dates and times you are available, as well as times you are unavailable, so we can find the most suitable option for you.

While exact dates aren’t guaranteed, providing detailed availability helps us secure a test time that works best for you.

The likelihood of securing an earlier test date depends on demand at your selected test centre.

• Cancellation Finder service: We check for test cancellations every day.
• Notification: When an earlier date becomes available, we will reschedule your test and email you with the updated details.

While we cannot guarantee an earlier date, using this service significantly increases your chances of moving your test sooner.

A cancellation fee is charged to cover the administration costs of providing our services:

• Cancellation may incur an administration fee of up to $30, which will be deducted from any refund given.
• If your test date has already been booked, the test fee is retained by DriveTest and must be addressed directly with them.

This fee helps cover the cost of managing bookings and providing customer support.

• Vehicle in good working order with enough gas
• Glasses or contact lenses (if required)
• Current driver’s licence
• Printout of road test confirmation email
• Copy of Beginner Driver Education certificate (if applicable)
• Money for test fees (for standby appointments)

Ensures your road test runs smoothly without delays or cancellations