ICBC · Bella Coola
Bella Coola Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Bella Coola · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Bella Coola
- Address
- 636 Cliff Street, Bella Coola, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-799-5361 (Bella Coola Service BC Centre)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Bella Coola test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive west on Cliff Street.0.12 km
- Turn right onto Dean Avenue.0.11 km
- Turn left onto Mackay Street.0.3 km
- Turn left onto labouchere Avenue.0.1 km
- Turn left onto Alexander MacKenzie Highway/BC 20.4.57 km
- Turn right onto 4 Mile Subdivision.0.29 km
- Turn right onto Snuqaax Mamnta.0.56 km
- Turn right onto Tonquin Road.0.38 km
- Turn left onto Alexander MacKenzie Highway/BC 20.2.98 km
- Bear right onto Burke Avenue.0.05 km
- Turn right onto Omo-tan-kail Street.0.39 km
- Turn left onto Tswan-koos.0.22 km
- Turn left onto Cliff Street.0.2 km
- Turn right onto Qom-Quitis Street.0.18 km
- Turn left onto River Road.0.2 km
- Turn left onto Burke Avenue.0.23 km
- Turn right onto Cliff Street.0.07 km
- Your destination is on the right.
Test-day preparation
Before you leave
- Confirm your appointment and test type with ICBC.
- Bring the required licence and a safe, insured vehicle.
- Arrive early enough to park, check in, and settle your nerves.
- Follow road signs and your examiner’s directions on the day.
Getting there
Parking & access
- Parking: Map data shows a parking lot about 205 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Bella Coola
- Fire hall about 115 m and general hospital about 165 m away
- Bella Coola Elementary School about 250 m away
- Alexander MacKenzie Highway (BC 20) about 140 m away
- Bridge on the Alexander MacKenzie Highway about 390 m away
Local tips
Emergency vehicles could be your first test at the Bella Coola Service BC Centre, 636 Cliff Street: map data puts the fire hall about 115 m away and Bella Coola General Hospital about 165 m away. If you hear a siren or see flashing lights, signal, move to the right and stop until they have passed. The centre is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with road tests by appointment. Bella Coola Elementary School sits about 250 m from the office. ICBC's examiners say speeding through school and playground zones is a common reason people fail, so slow down for students on weekdays. The Alexander MacKenzie Highway (BC 20) passes about 140 m away, and map data shows a bridge on it about 390 m away. Our 10.9 km practice route sets off west on Cliff Street, uses Dean Avenue, Mackay Street and Labouchere Avenue to reach the Alexander MacKenzie Highway, loops through Tonquin Road, then returns on Burke Avenue and River Road. On the highway sections, practice checking your mirrors often and keeping well to the right of the centre line.
Common questions
Bella Coola road test FAQ
What are the hours at Bella Coola?
ICBC lists: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment. Check icbc.com before you go, especially around holidays.
How do I book a road test?
Book online at icbc.com (Book a road test), or call 604-982-2250 in Metro Vancouver, 250-978-8300 in Victoria, or 1-800-950-1498 toll-free; in other areas you can also contact the nearest driver licensing office. You pay the road test fee when you arrive. Cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours ahead, or you'll be charged a $25 fee.
What do I need to bring?
Arrive 15 minutes early with the same ID you used for your learner's licence (one primary and one secondary piece), your learner's licence, payment for the road test fee, and a safe, reliable, insured vehicle with a Canadian licence plate and its registration papers. GPS and navigation must be off, and recording devices aren't allowed during the test.
When can I take the road test, and is there a second test?
New drivers take the Class 7 road test to move from the learner (L) licence to the novice (N) licence; the earliest date you can take it is printed on your licence. Since October 19, 2026, drivers with a novice licence and a clean record no longer take a second road test: a Driving Record Assessment replaces it.
Is a practice route available for Bella Coola?
Yes. This page has a 10.9 km Class 7 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.
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