ICBC · Houston
Houston Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Houston · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Houston
- Address
- 3232 Hwy. 16 W, Houston, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-845-2454 (Houston: Western Financial Group (Network) Inc.)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Houston test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive northeast on 12th Street.0.1 km
- Turn left onto Copeland Avenue.0.08 km
- Turn right onto 11th Street.0.7 km
- Turn left onto Avalon Avenue.0.32 km
- Turn right onto Star Street.0.11 km
- Turn left onto Dominion Avenue.0.2 km
- Turn right onto East Valley Road.1.2 km
- Turn right onto Frontier Avenue.1.07 km
- Turn right.0.81 km
- Turn right onto Poplar Street.1.72 km
- Turn right onto Butler Avenue.0.34 km
- Turn left onto 14th Street.0.32 km
- Turn left onto Copeland Avenue.0.17 km
- Turn left onto 12th Street.0.1 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 parking lots about 45 m to 70 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Houston
- Railway level crossing about 165 m away
- Houston Volunteer Fire Department about 190 m away
- Yellowhead Highway (YH 16), posted at 50 km/h, about 30 m away, with a bridge about 245 m out
- Silverthorne Elementary School about 355 m away
Local tips
Houston's licensing agent is Western Financial Group (Network) Inc. at 3232 Hwy. 16 W., open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; road tests are by appointment. A railway level crossing about 165 m from the office is the first thing to plan for. Slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. The Houston Volunteer Fire Department is about 190 m away, so pull over if you hear a siren. The Yellowhead Highway (YH 16) passes about 30 m from the office, posted at 50 km/h, and map data shows a bridge on it about 245 m away. Silverthorne Elementary School is about 355 m away; watch for students and school zones on weekdays, since ICBC's examiners say speeding through school and playground zones is a common reason people fail. Our 7.3 km practice route stays on town streets, using 12th Street, Copeland Avenue, 11th Street, Avalon Avenue, Star Street and Dominion Avenue before East Valley Road. With few traffic lights nearby, practice working out who has the right of way at each intersection.
Common questions
Houston road test FAQ
What are the hours at Houston?
ICBC lists: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; Sat 9:00 a.m.–4:00 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 Houston?
Yes. This page has a 7.3 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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