ICBC · Smithers
Smithers Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Smithers · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Smithers
- Address
- 1020 Murray St., Smithers, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-847-7532 (Smithers Service BC Centre)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Smithers test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive northeast on Murray Street.0.05 km
- Turn right onto Alfred Avenue.0.11 km
- Turn left onto King Street.0.92 km
- Bear right onto Main Street.0.95 km
- Bear right onto Victoria Drive.1.0 km
- Turn right onto Frontage Road.0.21 km
- Turn left onto 19th Avenue.0.59 km
- Turn right onto Pacific Street.3.05 km
- Turn right onto Manitoba Street.0.21 km
- Turn left onto Broadway Avenue.0.2 km
- Turn right onto Winnipeg Street.0.1 km
- Turn left onto 1st Avenue.0.2 km
- Turn right onto Toronto Street.1.03 km
- Continue onto Bulkley Drive.0.02 km
- Turn right onto 7th Avenue.0.41 km
- Turn right onto Columbia Drive.0.27 km
- Turn right onto Queen Street.0.71 km
- Turn left onto Alfred Avenue.0.2 km
- Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Alfred Avenue.0.11 km
- Turn right onto Murray Street.0.05 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.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Smithers
- Roundabout about 130 m away
- Six railway level crossings about 240 to 330 m away
- Muheim Elementary School about 470 m away
- 71 marked crosswalks nearby
Local tips
A roundabout only about 130 m away sets the tone at the Smithers Service BC Centre, 1020 Murray Street. As you enter, yield to traffic already circling, keep a steady speed and signal right before your exit. The centre is open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and road tests are by appointment. Railway tracks are also close: map data shows six level crossings about 240 to 330 m away. Slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. Muheim Elementary School is about 470 m away, with St. Joseph's Catholic School about 685 m away. ICBC's examiners say speeding through school and playground zones is a common reason people fail, so watch for school zone signs on weekdays. There are 71 marked crosswalks nearby, so keep scanning for pedestrians. Our 10.4 km practice route heads northeast on Murray Street, takes Alfred Avenue, King Street and Main Street to Victoria Drive and Frontage Road, continues via Pacific Street, Broadway Avenue and Toronto Street to Bulkley Drive, and finishes through the roundabout on Alfred Avenue. Drive it a few times to get used to that roundabout.
Common questions
Smithers road test FAQ
What are the hours at Smithers?
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 Smithers?
Yes. This page has a 10.4 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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