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Antigonish Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Antigonish · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Antigonish

Address
68 Sears Ross Drive, Antigonish, NS B2G 0B4
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Access Nova Scotia
Hours & phone
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Thursday evening hours to 7:00 p.m. are for Registry of Motor Vehicles services only). Road tests by appointment.
1-800-898-7668 (Registry of Motor Vehicles road test booking, toll-free) or 902-424-5851
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

15.7 km · about 37 min

This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Antigonish test centre.

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Antigonish test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive north.0.15 km
  2. Bear left onto D-38 Road.0.12 km
  3. Turn left onto Beech Hill Road.0.21 km
  4. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Highway 4/NS 4.2.12 km
  5. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Street/NS 245.0.27 km
  6. Turn left onto James Street.0.09 km
  7. Turn right onto Fairview Street.0.39 km
  8. Turn left onto Highland Drive.0.16 km
  9. Turn right onto Fatima Street.0.25 km
  10. Turn right onto Archie Street.0.23 km
  11. Turn left onto Braemore Avenue.0.42 km
  12. Turn right onto Xavier Drive.0.18 km
  13. Turn right onto Hawthorne Street/NS 245.0.35 km
  14. Turn left onto Brookland Street.0.29 km
  15. Turn left onto MacLellan Street.0.59 km
  16. Turn left onto Arbor Drive.0.59 km
  17. Turn left onto Hawthorne Street/NS 245.0.38 km
  18. Turn left onto Main Street/NS 337.0.44 km
  19. Turn right onto Church Street.0.94 km
  20. Turn right onto Highway 4/NS 4.1.05 km
  21. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto West Street/NS 245.0.27 km
  22. Turn left onto James Street.0.09 km
  23. Turn right onto Fairview Street.0.39 km
  24. Turn right onto Highland Drive.0.42 km
  25. Bear left onto Saint Ninian Street/NS 245. Continue on NS 245.0.29 km
  26. Bear left onto Main Street/NS 245. Continue on NS 245.0.41 km
  27. Turn right onto Arbor Drive.0.31 km
  28. Turn left onto Scarboro Drive.0.28 km
  29. Continue onto Dolorosa Avenue.0.15 km
  30. Turn right onto MacLellan Street.0.76 km
  31. Turn left onto Brookland Street.0.4 km
  32. Continue onto College Street.0.19 km
  33. Turn left onto St Marys Street.0.43 km
  34. Turn right onto Elm Street.0.12 km
  35. Turn left onto Main Street/NS 337.0.16 km
  36. Turn right onto Saint Andrews Street.1.4 km
  37. Turn right onto Beech Hill Road.0.16 km
  38. Turn left onto D-38 Road.0.12 km
  39. Bear right.0.15 km
  40. Your destination is on the right.

Test-day preparation

Before you leave

  • Confirm your appointment and test type with Access Nova Scotia.
  • 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 areas about 95–115 m from the building.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Antigonish

  • Two roundabouts at the Greenwold junction, about 125 m from the centre
  • Highway 4 is about 80 m away, and Highway 104 (Trans-Canada, 110 km/h) about 600 m away, with on- and off-ramps about 500 m away
  • Several pedestrian crossings within 800 m
  • The practice route passes St. Francis Xavier University on Xavier Drive, where you can expect pedestrians

Local tips

The Antigonish Access Nova Scotia office is at 68 Sears Ross Drive in Greenwold, just west of town where Beech Hill Road meets Highway 4. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sears Ross Drive isn't in the open map data yet, so our map pin uses the start point of the local practice route; check your booking confirmation if you're unsure. The big thing to practice here is roundabouts. Two sit at the Greenwold junction, only about 125 metres from the office, and our 15.7 km practice route uses them to reach Highway 4 and West Street (Route 245). Slow down on the approach, yield to traffic already in the circle, and signal your exit. Highway 104, the Trans-Canada, runs about 600 metres away at 110 km/h. In town the route works through James Street, Highland Drive, Braemore Avenue and Xavier Drive past St. Francis Xavier University, then Hawthorne Street, Main Street (Route 337) and Church Street. Expect students crossing near campus, especially in September.

Common questions

Antigonish road test FAQ

What are the hours at Antigonish?

The province lists: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Thursday evening hours to 7:00 p.m. are for Registry of Motor Vehicles services only). Road tests by appointment. Check novascotia.ca before you go, especially around holidays and in bad weather.

How do I book a road test?

Book online at novascotia.ca/book-a-road-test, or call 1-800-898-7668 (local 902-424-5851), Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Class 5 road test costs $52.54 including HST and takes about 30 minutes. You can reschedule or cancel for free up to 48 hours before; with less notice you have to pay again when you rebook.

What do I need to bring?

You supply the vehicle. Bring your valid licence, proof of liability insurance, a valid vehicle permit, proof of a valid motor vehicle inspection, and your certificate from a recognized driver training school if you took a course. The examiner does a safety check of the vehicle before the test.

How long do I need my learner's licence first, and what if I fail?

Most new drivers must hold a learner's licence for 12 months before the road test. That drops to 9 months if you complete an approved driver education course and your instructor says you're ready. If your test is incomplete or unsuccessful, you must wait until the next day before booking another one.

Is a practice route available for Antigonish?

Yes. This page has a 15.7 km Class 5 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.

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