I normally do not leave reviews, but after today’s experience at the Midland DriveTest Centre, I feel I need to speak honestly. I arrived early, checked in at the kiosk with my license, and waited in the parking lot with my driving instructor. When the examiner approached my vehicle, she asked for my license again, despite already entering it into the kiosk system. I had to dig through my purse to retrieve my wallet and locate it. During that process, she walked away from my vehicle and back into the building without explanation. My driving instructor actually had to go back inside to retrieve her. That interaction immediately made me extremely anxious and uncomfortable. I already struggle with test anxiety, and the way the situation was handled caused me to begin shaking before the test had even started. Once inside the vehicle, the examiner was abrupt and difficult to hear clearly. Instructions were given rapidly one after another with very little time to process. The entire experience felt rushed and tense rather than professional or calming for someone taking a driving examination. Despite this, I completed the road test and received a score of 48/50. My evaluation itself showed that the majority of my driving habits, scanning, hazard awareness, spacing, observation, and vehicle handling were successful. The issues marked were mostly minor maneuver and hesitation-related concerns. One of the key issues involved turning back into the DriveTest area near what was apparently considered a two-lane section. However, the roadway markings were extremely unclear and worn, with little visible paint indicating lane separation. I hesitated because I genuinely could not clearly identify the lane structure. Instead of guidance or professionalism, I was met with criticism. What frustrates me most is that this did not feel like an assessment focused on safety or ability. It felt like an unnecessarily tense experience where anxiety and examiner attitude heavily impacted the outcome. I fully accept constructive criticism and understand that road tests are serious. But professionalism, communication, and basic courtesy matter too, especially when evaluating drivers you’ve made uncomfortable. Based on both my experience and many similar reviews I later read afterward, I do not believe this examiner should be conducting tests in the manner she currently does. Read Less

I mean it’s convenient and there isn’t a wait. I went for my G test last month and I failed with Ruth. It was definitely my fault but she wasn’t very kind so it made me nervous and obviously more susceptible to mistakes. I went for my re-test today, got a very kind lady (idk her name but she has brown hair). I passed with her. She was immediately very welcoming and made sure I was comfortable the whole time. If you’re going to go here, I would recommend specifying who you want for your instructor because it does make a difference. Also, the ladies at the front desk are very nice as well! Read Less

Well- instructor never introduced herself, talked to someone in the parking lot for 5 mins (not anyone from license drive test) before coming over to my daughter for her road test- Sorry very unprofessional:( Troll as the kids would say :( Told her she failed and got out of the car- not going over why- is this how it’s done? Read Less

Service is okay but they will try to fail you for whatever they can. Keep in mind the area with how many schools there are around, go exactly around 50 unless told otherwise, and make sure you accelerate to the full speed limit before you merge on the highway. Read Less

Pathetic pathetic pathetic ....Canada is such a poor country . they make money out of drive tests. my examiner created a truck out of nowhere in the scene and failed me for being slow and impeding traffic while merging on a highway,i was merging at 88 on 100 kmh highway . the truck was way behind and gave me space lateron by changing its lane. my examiner read the truck drivers mind,(she is a god !) and said he took a defensive driving and changed lanes . horrible experience i had . everything was perfect . i do not recommend anyone to take their tests here . full of mood swinging sad people . I was not even responded with a hi or hello when i greeted her. Read Less

They just try to make money by failing u,Don’t go there if u are not from the town, they will fail u for silly reasons. Tried twice failed both time with same instructor, tried in Barrie and cleared G test in first attempt. Read Less

Would not recommend doing test here if you aren’t living in this city... did it here Failed twice doing it in orillia with the same instructor 522. Went to Barrie and did it and passed perfectly even in the middle of a frozen rain and fog storm. Save the grief and don’t go if you aren’t familiar with the city. Read Less

Please do not even consider doing your G2 road test here, it will save you a lot of grief. As someone who failed in Orillia, rescheduled in Collingwood that week and passed their G2, the driving inspectors/instructors at the Orillia establishment are biased. They test you extremely hard, and often try to trick you into making the wrong choice that will result in your own failure. Please go to somewhere else that offers the Drive test if you are able to, because it will save you and/or your sons and daughters a lot of sadness and disappointment. Read Less

If you want to pass your exam, and you don't live there, Orillia is definitely not a good location. It is a quite lack developed town and road condition is bad. You can barely see lanes and traffic light stop lines all over the town. The town itself is full of uphills and downhills, still the traffic is quite busy. Personal experience with the test lady was unhappy because she was so easy to get unnecessary sudden yellings that frightened the driver very often. Read Less

Trying to book online, Do I have to pay fee with credit card, or can u walk in on the 13th and pay the 52.50 for my g2?? Got all the way to the payment method and realized I can't pay for it if I do it online due to not having credit card. Read Less