ICBC · Nanaimo
Selby Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Nanaimo (Selby) · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Selby
- Address
- 460 Selby St., Nanaimo, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-741-3636 (Nanaimo Service BC Centre)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Selby test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive southeast on Selby Street.0.08 km
- Turn left onto Albert Street.0.4 km
- Turn left onto 1/Terminal Avenue.1.13 km
- Continue onto Terminal Avenue North.0.56 km
- Turn left onto Townsite Road.1.55 km
- Turn left onto Bush Street.0.54 km
- Turn left onto Bowen Road.1.49 km
- Turn right onto Howard Avenue.0.52 km
- Turn right onto Second Street.0.42 km
- Turn left onto Wakesiah Avenue.0.84 km
- Turn left onto Fourth Street.0.85 km
- Turn right onto Bruce Avenue.0.85 km
- Turn left onto Sixth Street.0.42 km
- Turn left onto Park Avenue.0.9 km
- Turn right onto Albert Street.0.63 km
- Turn left onto Selby Street.0.08 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 50 m to 85 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Selby
- Railway level crossings about 125 m, 130 m, 190 m and 200 m away
- Jolly Giant Childcare about 70 m away
- 151 marked crosswalks and 181 stop signs nearby
- Nanaimo Fire Command Centre about 465 m and Nanaimo Fire Station #1 about 510 m away
Local tips
Four railway level crossings within about 125 m to 200 m make the Nanaimo Service BC Centre, at 460 Selby St., a place to practice crossing tracks calmly. Slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks, even when traffic ahead is moving slowly. The centre is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and road tests are by appointment. Jolly Giant Childcare is about 70 m away and Discovery Community College about 190 m, and map data shows 151 marked crosswalks and 181 stop signs in the surrounding streets, so expect pedestrians at almost every corner. The Nanaimo Fire Command Centre (about 465 m) and Nanaimo Fire Station #1 (about 510 m) are both close, so be ready to pull over for fire trucks. Terminal Avenue, a four-lane stretch of Highway 1, is about 345 m away, and the Esplanade, about 410 m out, is posted at 30 km/h. Our 11.3 km practice route uses Selby Street, Albert Street and Terminal Avenue, then Townsite Road, Bush Street, Bowen Road and Wakesiah Avenue. Practice adjusting quickly to each new speed limit.
Common questions
Selby road test FAQ
What are the hours at Selby?
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 Selby?
Yes. This page has a 11.3 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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