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Timmins DriveTest centre

The Porcupine Mall, 4900 Highway 101 East, Unit 160 Timmins, P0N 1K0

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Centre details and wait times

Tests and services
A, B, C, D, E, F, Z, G2, G, M2, M, LM2, LM
Hours shown by DriveTest
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
French service
Listed as available

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Historic pass-rate context

81%G2 pass rate1,210 tests
84%G pass rate1,707 tests

These are 2022 Ministry of Transportation figures published by Ontario’s Auditor General. They are historical context, not a forecast or a centre difficulty rating.

Independent source check

Learner reports and review sources

1 source summarized
Useful or encouraging signals
  • Identifies observation, speed transitions and parking-lot control as practice needs
  • Clarifies that the local higher-speed road differs from a 400-series freeway
Cautions and limits
  • The discussion is old and very small
  • Some comments speculate about test content without an official citation

Older sparse thread retained because newer exact-centre material was not found; verify current test content with DriveTest.

Community comments are anecdotal and may be outdated, branch-specific or impossible to verify. DriverReady summarizes recurring themes without assigning its own rating. Open each source and make your own call.

How to practise near Timmins

Road-test routes are not fixed. Examiners can change the route for traffic, construction or operational reasons. Use the area to practise adaptable skills instead of memorizing turns.

  • Leave the centre safely while checking traffic, pedestrians and your blind spot.
  • Practise speed transitions between parking lots, residential streets and larger roads.
  • Repeat lane changes, controlled stops and turns in several nearby areas.
  • For a G test, confirm which suitable highway or higher-speed roads are accessible locally.
  • Never block centre traffic, follow test vehicles or practise illegal manoeuvres.
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Test-day reminder

Arrive with a safe, legal vehicle and your required documents. Exact check-in instructions and service availability can change, so verify the appointment and centre details directly with DriveTest.

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