DriveTest Centre — Windsor
Centre Name
DriveTest Windsor
Address
3221 Dougall Ave, Windsor, ON N9E 1S6
Driving Test Preparation in Windsor, Ontario
Windsor is Ontario's southernmost city, located directly across the Detroit River from Detroit, Michigan. The Windsor DriveTest centre on Dougall Avenue serves drivers from across the Windsor-Essex region. Driving in Windsor involves navigating a mix of urban streets, suburban roads, and major arterials like Ouellette Avenue, Dougall Avenue, and the E.C. Row Expressway. Windsor has a large automotive industry workforce and a significant immigrant community. The city's proximity to the US border means drivers must also be aware of cross-border traffic patterns.
Whether you're a new immigrant, a teenager getting your first licence, or someone who moved to Windsor 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 Windsor — What to Expect
The G1 practice test Windsor 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 Windsor Drivers
Driving in Windsor has its own characteristics. Here are specific tips for drivers preparing for their G2 or G road test at the Windsor DriveTest centre:
The Windsor G2 test route typically includes Dougall Avenue and nearby suburban streets — practice these before your test.
The E.C. Row Expressway is used for G test highway driving — practice merging and maintaining highway speed.
Windsor has many school zones — know the 40 km/h rules and when they apply.
Ouellette Avenue in downtown Windsor has many pedestrian crossings — slow down and be prepared to stop.
Shoulder check every lane change — the Windsor examiner specifically watches for this.
Signal early — on busy Windsor streets, signal at least 30 metres before turning.
Ontario Road Sign Library
All Windsor road signs explained — meanings, test tips, and practice questions. Essential for your G1 test.
Ontario Driving Licence Steps for Windsor Residents
Pass the G1 knowledge test
Visit the DriveTest centre in Windsor 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 Windsor 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 Windsor. Full licence — no restrictions.
Study G GuideFree G1 Practice Test for Windsor Drivers
40 questions · Same format as the real DriveTest G1 exam · Road signs + rules of the road · Instant results · No sign-up
Start Free G1 Practice TestUsed by thousands of Ontario drivers in Windsor and across the GTA
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