ICBC · McBride
McBride Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
McBride · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
McBride
- Address
- 100 Robson Centre, McBride, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Tue 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wed 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Thu–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-569-2229 (McBride: Village of McBride)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the McBride test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive southwest.0.07 km
- Turn right onto Columbia Street.0.28 km
- Turn left onto 1st Avenue.1.0 km
- Turn right onto Sansom Road.0.59 km
- Turn right onto McBride South Road.2.45 km
- Turn right to stay on McBride South Road.0.08 km
- Turn right onto YH 16/Yellowhead Highway.2.04 km
- Turn right onto Main Street.0.31 km
- Turn left onto 5th Avenue.0.17 km
- Turn right onto King Street.0.1 km
- Turn right onto 4th Avenue.0.52 km
- Turn left onto Columbia Street.0.04 km
- Turn right.0.07 km
- Your destination is on the left.
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 200 to 270 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near McBride
- Yellowhead Highway (YH 16) about 125 m away
- Fire department about 355 m away and hospital about 620 m away
- Elementary school about 415 m away
- Four traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 470 m away
Local tips
McBride's road tests are booked through the Village of McBride office at 100 Robson Centre. It's open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a later 10:00 a.m. start on Wednesdays, and road tests are by appointment. The Yellowhead Highway (YH 16) runs about 125 m away, so practice judging gaps in faster traffic before turning onto it. The McBride District Volunteer Fire Department is about 355 m away and McBride and District Hospital about 620 m, so be ready to pull over for sirens. McBride Elementary School is about 415 m away; on weekdays, slow down for school zones and watch for children. Map data shows four sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 470 m away. Our 7.7 km practice route goes from Columbia Street to 1st Avenue, Sansom Road and McBride South Road, then onto the Yellowhead Highway, Main Street, 5th Avenue, King Street and 4th Avenue. It's a compact loop, so use it to practice smooth right turns, full stops and checking your mirrors before slowing.
Common questions
McBride road test FAQ
What are the hours at McBride?
ICBC lists: Mon–Tue 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wed 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Thu–Fri 8:30 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 McBride?
Yes. This page has a 7.7 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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