ICBC · Salmo
Salmo Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Salmo · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Salmo
- Address
- 118 Main St., Salmo, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-357-2256 (Salmo: Western Financial Group)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Salmo test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive northeast on Davies Avenue.0.02 km
- Turn right onto Main Street.1.32 km
- Turn right onto Cady Road.0.31 km
- Turn right to stay on Cady Road.0.19 km
- Turn left onto Carney Mill Road.0.29 km
- Turn right to stay on Carney Mill Road.0.08 km
- Turn right onto CN 3/BC 6/Crowsnest Highway.1.24 km
- Turn right onto Nelson-Nelway Highway/BC 6. Continue on BC 6.1.06 km
- Turn right onto 1st Street.0.2 km
- Bear right onto Sayward Avenue.0.54 km
- Turn right onto Main Street.0.1 km
- Turn left onto Davies Avenue.0.28 km
- Turn left onto 7th Street.0.59 km
- Continue onto Baker Avenue.0.03 km
- Turn left onto 4th Street.0.21 km
- Turn left onto Davies Avenue.0.16 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.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Salmo
- Secondary school about 375 m away and elementary school about 470 m away
- Bridges about 340 m, 375 m and 480 m away
- Railway Avenue (BC 6) about 105 m away
- Crowsnest Highway (CN 3/BC 6), posted at 100 km/h, about 510 m away
Local tips
Salmo's road tests are booked through Western Financial Group at 118 Main St., open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with road tests by appointment. Salmo Secondary School is about 375 m away and Salmo Elementary School about 470 m, so on weekdays watch for students and school zones. ICBC's examiners say speeding through school and playground zones is a common reason people fail. Map data shows bridges on Main Street about 340 m away, on Glendale Avenue about 375 m and on Carney Bridge Road about 480 m; keep to your lane and hold a steady speed across them. Railway Avenue (BC 6) is about 105 m away, and the Crowsnest Highway (CN 3/BC 6), about 510 m away, is posted at 100 km/h. Our 6.6 km practice route is short: Davies Avenue, Main Street, Cady Road and Carney Mill Road lead to the Crowsnest Highway, then the Nelson-Nelway Highway, 1st Street, Sayward Avenue, Baker Avenue and 4th Street. Practice checking well ahead and picking a safe gap before turning onto the 100 km/h highway.
Common questions
Salmo road test FAQ
What are the hours at Salmo?
ICBC lists: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 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 Salmo?
Yes. This page has a 6.6 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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