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Fort Nelson Drive Test Routes (Class 7)

Fort Nelson · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Fort Nelson

Address
A7-5319 50th Ave. S., Fort Nelson, BC
Tests listed
Class 7
Testing body
ICBC
Hours & phone
Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-774-5555 (Fort Nelson Service BC (centreTown Square))
Official booking

Practice route

Class 7 practice test route

9.5 km · about 25 min

This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Fort Nelson test centre.

Map of the Class 7 practice test route around the Fort Nelson test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive east on 50th Avenue South.0.31 km
  2. Bear left.0.04 km
  3. Bear right onto BC 97/Alaska Highway.1.07 km
  4. Turn left onto 42nd Street.0.66 km
  5. Turn right onto 53rd Avenue East.0.19 km
  6. Turn left onto Willow Road.0.43 km
  7. Continue onto Tamarack Crescent.0.34 km
  8. Turn right onto Cottonwood Road.0.16 km
  9. Turn left onto 53rd Avenue East.0.4 km
  10. Turn right onto 42nd Street.0.22 km
  11. Turn left onto 55th Avenue East.0.33 km
  12. Bear right onto Boundary Road.0.37 km
  13. Turn left onto 49th Street.0.42 km
  14. Turn right onto Sunset Drive.0.08 km
  15. Turn left onto 50th Street.0.53 km
  16. Turn left onto Liard Street.0.34 km
  17. Turn right onto 50th Avenue South.0.41 km
  18. Turn right onto 54th Street.0.01 km
  19. Turn right onto BC 97/Alaska Highway.0.4 km
  20. Turn right onto 50th Street.0.29 km
  21. Turn left onto 48th Avenue.0.1 km
  22. Turn right onto 49th Street.0.25 km
  23. Turn right onto 46th Avenue.0.73 km
  24. Turn right onto 55th Street.0.82 km
  25. Turn right onto 52nd Avenue West.0.21 km
  26. Turn right onto 54th Street.0.32 km
  27. Turn left onto 50th Avenue South.0.1 km
  28. 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.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Fort Nelson

  • Alaska Highway (BC 97), posted at 50 km/h, about 75 m away
  • Fort Nelson General Hospital about 510 m away
  • Fort Nelson Secondary School about 700 m and R.L. Angus Elementary School about 790 m away
  • Eight sets of traffic lights, the nearest about 305 m away

Local tips

Fort Nelson Service BC, in centreTown Square at A7-5319 50th Ave. S., is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and road tests are booked by appointment. The Alaska Highway (BC 97) runs about 75 m from the office and is posted at 50 km/h there. Map data shows eight sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 305 m away, and 15 marked crosswalks in the surrounding streets. Fort Nelson General Hospital is about 510 m away, so be ready to pull over for an ambulance. Northern Light's College is about 505 m from the office, Fort Nelson Secondary School about 700 m and R.L. Angus Elementary School about 790 m. Watch for students and school zones on weekdays; ICBC's examiners say speeding through school and playground zones is a common reason people fail. Our 9.5 km practice route has more than two dozen turns, using the Alaska Highway, 42nd Street, 53rd Avenue East, Willow Road and Cottonwood Road. With so many turns, practice signalling early and checking your blind spot every time.

Common questions

Fort Nelson road test FAQ

What are the hours at Fort Nelson?

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 Fort Nelson?

Yes. This page has a 9.5 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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