ICBC · Williams Lake
Williams Lake Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Williams Lake · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Williams Lake
- Address
- 104 - 540 Borland St., Williams Lake, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-398-4211 (Williams Lake Service BC Centre)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Williams Lake test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive east on Borland Street.0.33 km
- Bear right onto 8th Avenue North.0.12 km
- Turn left onto Oliver Street.0.32 km
- Turn right toward 20 West/Bella Coola.0.42 km
- Turn right onto MacKenzie Avenue South.7.11 km
- Continue onto MacKenzie Avenue North.1.41 km
- Turn right onto BC 97/Cariboo Highway.3.2 km
- Bear right onto Carson Drive.0.66 km
- Turn left onto 5th Avenue.0.14 km
- Turn right onto Proctor Street.0.1 km
- Turn left onto 4th Avenue North.0.24 km
- Turn left onto Borland Street.0.18 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 185 m to 230 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Williams Lake
- 23 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 235 m away
- Oliver Street, posted at 50 km/h, about 180 m away
- Marie Sharpe Elementary about 680 m and Lake City Secondary about 695 m away
- Cariboo Highway (BC 97), four lanes, posted at 60 km/h, about 570 m away
Local tips
The Williams Lake Service BC Centre is in unit 104 at 540 Borland St. and is open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with road tests by appointment. Map data shows 23 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, with the nearest about 235 m away, so practice easing off early when a light has been green for a while. Oliver Street, posted at 50 km/h, is about 180 m from the office. The Cariboo Highway (BC 97) has four lanes and a 60 km/h limit about 570 m away; check your blind spot before changing lanes there. Marie Sharpe Elementary is about 680 m out and Lake City Secondary's Williams Lake Campus about 695 m, so watch for students and school zones on weekdays. Cariboo Memorial Hospital is about 920 m away, and railway level crossings are about 1.1 km off. Our 14.2 km practice route follows Borland Street, 8th Avenue North and Oliver Street, then MacKenzie Avenue South and North to the Cariboo Highway, before returning through Carson Drive, 5th Avenue and Proctor Street. Pick your lane on the highway well before each turn.
Common questions
Williams Lake road test FAQ
What are the hours at Williams Lake?
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 Williams Lake?
Yes. This page has a 14.2 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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