Both routes from 255 Longside Drive — G test loops Hwy 401 West → Hwy 410 North → Derry Road exit → Mavis Road residential, G2 stays around Maritz, Courtneypark, and Mavis. Real turn-by-turn from RFD test-takers at Mississauga's newest centre.
Updated May 2026·Sources: RedFlagDeals forum, canadiancarinsurance.blogspot, drivetestroutescanada
⚠️ Important: the G test at this centre no longer includes these manoeuvres
Until further notice, DriveTest runs a modified G road test at all full-time DriveTest Centres, including this one. The modified G test does not include:
parallel parking
roadside stops
3-point turn
driving in residential neighbourhoods
DriveTest removed them because they're already tested on your G2. The G test still covers major roads and expressways (merging on and off, speed and space, signalling), turns, curves and lane changes, intersections, and driving in business areas.
This does not affect the G2 test — the G2 route below still includes the residential manoeuvre section exactly as described.
Source: DriveTest — Road Tests: Cars · Verified August 2026. Because this is an "until further notice" measure, confirm before your appointment.
The Test Centre
Mississauga DriveTest Centre — Key Facts
Mississauga DriveTest is the city's only full-service DriveTest centre, located at 255 Longside Drive near Hurontario Street and Derry Road. The centre opened in August 2018, making it one of the newer DriveTest facilities in Ontario — with 27 wickets, it's also the most modern. The location was strategically chosen to serve all of Peel Region and the western GTA, reducing wait times at Brampton and Etobicoke.
Address255 Longside Drive Mississauga, ON L5W 1L8
Phone1-888-570-6110 1-800-489-8450
Tests offeredG2, G, M2, M, LM2 + commercial
OpenedAugust 2018 · 27 wickets
G2 Pass Rate (industry data)
48% pass52% fail
G Pass Rate (industry data)
57% pass43% fail
How Mississauga comparesMississauga opened in 2018 and isn't in the 2022 CBC MTO FOI dataset for some categories, but available industry data shows G2 at 48% and G at 57%. These are below Ontario averages but typical of GTA centres. The G test includes a full Hwy 401 West → Hwy 410 North → Derry Road exit loop — comparable to highway exposure at Burlington but at higher traffic volumes. Nearest neighbours: Burlington (4.4 km), Etobicoke (8.5 km), Brampton.
Route Overview
Mississauga Test Route Map — 2026
Both routes start at Maritz Drive (the access road into Longside) and use the Courtneypark / Hurontario / Mavis arterial network. The G test adds the Hwy 401 West → Hwy 410 North loop, exiting at Derry Road and returning south through residential areas near Mavis Road. The G2 stays on surface streets.
City road (with road name)
Hwy 401 / Hwy 410 (100 km/h)
G2 route (surface streets only)
G route (401 + 410 highway loop)
Schematic map — not to scale. Driving lines are solid; thicker line indicates highway section. Actual route may vary at examiner's discretion.
Same start as G2. 40 km/h initially. Construction at the Maritz/Longside 4-way stop reported recently.
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LEFT on Courtneypark Drive (east toward Hurontario)
Speed: 60 km/h. Heading east instead of west — this is what differs from G2 start.
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RIGHT on Hurontario Street (south toward Hwy 401)
Hurontario is a major 6-lane arterial. Speed: 60 km/h. Lane positioning critical — be in correct lane for the upcoming 401 ramp.
⚠ Recent test-takers report construction on the Hwy 401 W ramp from Hurontario. Be alert for lane shifts and cones.
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Take Hwy 401 WEST ramp — merge to 100 km/h
Standard cloverleaf ramp. Advisory: 50 km/h on curve, accelerate to 100 km/h on straight before merging.
🚨 Hwy 401 through Mississauga is one of the busiest highway sections in North America. Traffic flow is fast and dense. Merge confidently or fail.
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Transition to Hwy 410 NORTH — follow signage for Brampton
The 401 W → 410 N transition is a continuous interchange — you don't exit the highway, just follow the 410 signage. Stay in correct lane early.
⚠ Examiner may direct a lane change on the 410 segment. Standard sequence required.
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Exit at Derry Road
Exit ramp speed drops from 100 to 60 km/h. Brake progressively before the ramp curve.
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WEST on Derry Road back toward Mavis
Derry Road westbound: 60 km/h. Cross under Hwy 410 and continue west to Mavis intersection.
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Mavis Road residential section — not part of the current modified G test
Historically the G route entered the same residential block as the G2 for the emergency stop and 3-point turn. Under the modified G test now used at full-time centres, residential driving and these manoeuvres are excluded — expect to return via the arterials instead. Kept here for reference in case the standard test returns.
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Back south on Mavis, east on Courtneypark, RIGHT on Maritz, return to centre
Reverse parking or forward parking at the centre as directed. Some test-takers report being asked to do the opposite of how they parked initially.
Local Specifics
What Makes Mississauga Different
Opened in 2018, the Mississauga DriveTest is one of Ontario's newest centres. Its location at Hurontario / Derry means immediate access to both Hwy 401 and Hwy 410 — making the G test a true multi-highway transition test. The G2 stays on surface arterials with no school zone surprises.
📍 Mississauga-specific factors
Multi-highway G test — unlike Burlington (QEW only) or Oakville (QEW only), the Mississauga G test transitions from Hwy 401 to Hwy 410. You'll experience two distinct highway segments in one test.
4-way stop at Maritz / Longside intersection — recent test-takers report construction here. Practice the 4-way stop right of way before test day.
Hwy 401 in Mississauga is heavy — this section of the 401 carries the highest traffic volumes in North America. Merging requires confidence, not hesitation.
Hwy 401 ramp construction — drivers in 2024–2026 have reported lane shifts and cone changes on the Hwy 401 W ramp from Hurontario. Expect this.
Reverse vs forward parking flexibility — examiners may ask for the opposite of how you parked initially. Be ready for either.
Newer facility, busy schedule — Mississauga is the only DriveTest in the city of 800,000+ people. Book early; arrive 20+ minutes early.
🛣 Hwy 401 + Hwy 410 Loop — G Test Only
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Two highway transitions in one testUnlike most other Ontario centres, the Mississauga G test puts you on two different 100 km/h highways consecutively. The 401-to-410 interchange is continuous — you don't exit, you just follow signage.
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Hwy 401 traffic densityThis is the busiest stretch of highway in Canada. Lane changes happen constantly around you. Mirror checks must be continuous, not just before your own lane changes.
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Stay right unless directedThe 401 and 410 both have multiple lanes. Examiners want to see you holding the right lane unless directed to change. Don't drift left.
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Derry Road exit is moderate difficultyExit signage is clear, but you need to be in the right lane well before the off-ramp. Last-second lane changes across a solid white line on the ramp fail you automatically.
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Following distance — 4 seconds aimIn Hwy 401 traffic, 3 seconds gets cut in by aggressive drivers. Aim for 4 seconds; drop back when cut in. Tailgating on 401 is a serious deduction.
Common Failures — Mississauga Specific
Why People Fail at Mississauga
With G2 at 48% and G at 57%, Mississauga sits in the lower-middle range. The fails cluster around specific patterns documented by RFD test-takers and canadiancarinsurance.blogspot route descriptions.
🚨 Hwy 401 under-speed merge
The #1 G test fail. Hwy 401 in Mississauga flows at 100–115 km/h. Drivers merging at 80–90 km/h create dangerous situations. Confidence-merge to 100 km/h.
"I'm entering with speed around 80 (don't know why may be I'm nervous during the exam) before adjusting the normal speed to 110, this was bothering the old lady [examiner]" — RFD test-taker
🚨 Maritz/Longside 4-way stop confusion
The intersection has been under construction recently. Drivers unfamiliar with 4-way stop rules (first-to-arrive priority, yield to right if simultaneous) fail this critical check early.
🚨 Wrong lane for Hwy 401 ramp from Hurontario
Hurontario is a 6-lane arterial. Drivers not positioning in the correct lane early end up making last-second lane changes onto the 401 ramp — across solid white lines = automatic fail.
🚨 401 → 410 transition confusion
The interchange is continuous, not a separate ramp. Drivers expecting a traditional ramp get confused and either slow down unnecessarily or take the wrong lane.
🚨 3-point turn onto driveway (G2 only)
Same as other centres — the natural instinct in the narrow Mavis residential is to use a driveway. Stay on road. Pick a wider street if examiner gives discretion. Not applicable to the modified G test, which drops this manoeuvre.
🚨 Reverse parking technique
Mississauga is one of the centres where examiners may ask you to demonstrate both reverse and forward parking on the same test. If you only practiced one style, the second one catches you.
Test Day
Mississauga Test Day Checklist
✓
G1 or G2 licence — G2 requires G1 held 12 months (or 8 months with BDE). G requires G2 held 12 months.
Valid insurance and registration — physical documents required.
✓
Arrive 20–25 minutes early — Mississauga is the only DriveTest in the city; the lot can fill quickly during peak periods.
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Practice the Hwy 401 W and 410 N merge — drive these specific highway ramps at least twice before test day. The 401-to-410 transition is unique.
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Practice both reverse and forward parking — Mississauga examiners may ask for either at test end.
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Practice 4-way stops — the Maritz/Longside intersection requires solid 4-way stop knowledge.
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Adjust mirrors and seat before moving — examiners note pre-drive setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Mississauga Test — Real Questions, Specific Answers
Where is the Mississauga DriveTest Centre located? ▼
Mississauga's only full-service DriveTest Centre is at 255 Longside Drive, Mississauga ON L5W 1L8. The centre is in the northern part of Mississauga, near the intersection of Hurontario Street and Derry Road — close to Highway 401 and Highway 410.
This is the only DriveTest centre within the City of Mississauga (population 800,000+). It opened in August 2018 and was specifically built to reduce wait times at Brampton, Oakville, and Etobicoke centres.
The centre operates Monday–Friday 7am–7pm and Saturday 8:30am–5pm, closed Sundays.
Does the Mississauga G test go on the highway? ▼
Yes — and unusually, it goes on two highways. The G test starts on surface streets (Maritz → Courtneypark → Hurontario), then merges onto Hwy 401 West, transitions directly to Hwy 410 North, and exits at Derry Road.
The 401-to-410 transition is what makes this test distinctive. It's a continuous interchange — you don't exit the highway, you just follow the 410 signage. This requires understanding that the highway can change designation without you taking an off-ramp.
The G2 test does not include highway driving — it stays on Courtneypark, Mavis Road, and the residential area around Mavis/Derry.
Is Mississauga DriveTest hard? ▼
Moderate to hard. The G2 pass rate of approximately 48% is below the Ontario average. The G rate of 57% is also below average but slightly better than Toronto Downsview (55%) or Etobicoke (53%).
The difficulty comes from two sources: the Hwy 401 in Mississauga has some of the heaviest traffic in Canada, and the centre is the only one serving a city of 800,000 people, which means a high volume of inexperienced drivers and varied examiner experiences.
If you're comfortable on the 401 and have practiced the specific 401→410 transition, the Mississauga G test is doable. If highway driving is your weak point, consider Burlington (69% G pass rate) — only 4.4 km away and uses the QEW instead of the 401.
What manoeuvres are tested at Mississauga? ▼
It depends which test you're taking.
On the G2 test — the standard manoeuvres are tested in the residential area near Mavis Road and Derry Road, and at the test centre itself:
• Emergency stop — pull to curb safely, signal, full stop, door check on exit if asked.
• 3-point turn — performed in the Mavis residential area. Critical: stay on road surface. Driveway use is automatic fail.
• Parallel parking — typically tested on Maritz Drive when returning to the centre. RFD test-takers report this is common.
On the G test — none of the above. Mississauga is a full-time DriveTest Centre running the modified G test: no parallel parking, roadside stops, 3-point turns or residential driving. Your G test is the 401/410 highway loop plus arterial and business-area driving.
Parking at the centre applies to both. Mississauga is unusual in that the examiner may ask for one parking style at the start and the opposite at the end — practise both reverse and forward parking regardless of which test you're taking.
What's the construction situation at Mississauga DriveTest? ▼
Two construction zones have been specifically reported by recent test-takers:
Maritz Drive / Longside Drive 4-way stop intersection — work in progress when test-takers passed through. Stop signs may be partially obscured or temporarily relocated. Approach the intersection slowly and check carefully.
Hwy 401 West ramp from Hurontario — recent construction has caused lane shifts and cone-defined lanes. Be alert for sudden lane changes mandated by signage.
These conditions change. Drive the test route 1–2 days before your appointment to see the current state. Construction zones still require correct decision-making — examiners don't excuse poor lane discipline because of construction.
How is Mississauga different from Brampton DriveTest? ▼
Both serve the western GTA, but they're meaningfully different:
Mississauga: G2 ~48%, G ~57%. Uses Hwy 401 West → Hwy 410 North loop. Newer facility (2018). 27 wickets. Heavy 401 traffic.
Brampton: G2 47%, G 59% (2022 MTO FOI data). Uses Hwy 410 and 407. Older facility. Brampton has been criticized for high failure rates by test-takers including some who went to Mississauga as an alternative.
The two centres are only about 8 km apart geographically. If your goal is to find an easier centre in this area, neither is dramatically better — Burlington (4.4 km from Mississauga) at 69% G pass rate is the meaningful difference.
Where do I park at the Mississauga DriveTest Centre? ▼
The DriveTest centre at 255 Longside Drive has on-site parking. The facility is large and modern with 27 wickets — it can handle a significant volume of test-takers.
Recent test-takers note that you may be asked to park in a specific style at both the start (when leaving the centre with the examiner) and the end (when returning). Examiners may specifically test whether you can parallel park on Maritz Drive, reverse park into the centre lot, or forward park as instructed.
Arrive 20–25 minutes early. Mississauga is the only DriveTest in the city and the lot fills during peak hours.
