DriveTest Centre — Scarborough
Centre Name
DriveTest Scarborough
Address
1448 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON M4A 2V6
Driving Test Preparation in Scarborough, Ontario
Scarborough is a diverse district in Toronto's east end, home to one of the GTA's major DriveTest centres on Lawrence Avenue East. Driving in Scarborough involves navigating busy arterials like Lawrence Avenue, Eglinton Avenue, Kingston Road, and Morningside Avenue. The area has a large South Asian, Chinese, and Caribbean community, and many new drivers prepare for their G1 knowledge test in languages other than English. The Scarborough DriveTest centre is known for its busy test schedule — book your appointment well in advance.
Whether you're a new immigrant, a teenager getting your first licence, or someone who moved to Scarborough from another province or country, Ontario's Graduated Licensing System (GLS) applies to you. The process starts with the G1 knowledge test — a 40-question written exam at a DriveTest centre — followed by the G2 road test and finally the G full licence test.
G1 Knowledge Test in Scarborough — What to Expect
The G1 practice test Scarborough drivers need to prepare for is a 40-question multiple-choice exam. It covers two sections:
20 Road Sign Questions
Regulatory signs, warning signs, information signs, and construction zone signs. You need 16/20 (80%) to pass this section.
20 Rules of the Road Questions
Speed limits, right-of-way, school bus laws, alcohol/drug rules, and safe driving practices. You need 16/20 (80%) to pass this section.
Important: You must pass both sections independently. Passing one section but failing the other means you fail the entire test and must rebook after 10 days.
Road Test Tips for Scarborough Drivers
Driving in Scarborough has its own characteristics. Here are specific tips for drivers preparing for their G2 or G road test at the Scarborough DriveTest centre:
The Scarborough G2 test route typically uses Lawrence Avenue and nearby residential streets — practice these before your test.
Lawrence Avenue has many bus stops — know the rules for passing stopped buses and yielding to buses re-entering traffic.
For the G test, practice merging onto Highway 401 from the Scarborough on-ramps — match highway speed before merging.
Kingston Road has many pedestrian crossings — slow down and be prepared to stop even when you have the right-of-way.
Shoulder checks are critical — the Scarborough examiner watches closely for head turns before every lane change.
Parallel parking is required — practice on quieter Scarborough side streets before your G2 test.
Ontario Road Sign Library
All Scarborough road signs explained — meanings, test tips, and practice questions. Essential for your G1 test.
Ontario Driving Licence Steps for Scarborough Residents
Pass the G1 knowledge test
Visit the DriveTest centre in Scarborough with valid ID. Take the 40-question written test. Pass with 80% on both sections.
Study G1 GuidePass the G2 road test
After holding your G1 for 12 months (8 with a certified course), book your G2 road test at the Scarborough DriveTest centre. City driving with an examiner.
Study G2 GuidePass the G full licence test
After 12 months with a G2, take the G test. Includes highway driving on a 400-series highway near Scarborough. Full licence — no restrictions.
Study G GuideFree G1 Practice Test for Scarborough Drivers
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