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Digby Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Digby · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Digby

Address
338 Highway 303, Digby, NS B0V 1A0
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

39.4 km · about 54 min

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

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

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive north on Highway 303/NS 303. Continue on NS 303.2.05 km
  2. Turn left onto Victoria Street/NS 303.0.52 km
  3. Turn right onto Church Street.0.44 km
  4. Turn left onto Third Avenue.0.23 km
  5. Turn left onto Sydney Street.0.44 km
  6. Turn right onto Victoria Street/NS 303.0.07 km
  7. Turn left onto Prince William Street/NS 217. Continue on NS 217.6.88 km
  8. Turn left toward NS 217/NS 1 / NS 101.4.13 km
  9. Turn left toward Digby/Bedford.3.83 km
  10. Take exit 26.0.4 km
  11. Enter Highway 1 and take the 4th exit onto Highway 303/NS 303.3.07 km
  12. Continue onto Warwick Street.0.14 km
  13. Turn left onto Queen Street.0.46 km
  14. Turn left onto Church Street.0.7 km
  15. Turn right onto Victoria Street/NS 303.0.3 km
  16. Turn left onto Prince William Street/NS 217. Continue on NS 217.1.69 km
  17. Continue onto Highway 217.5.19 km
  18. Turn left toward NS 217/NS 1 / NS 101.4.44 km
  19. Turn left onto Marshalltown Road.3.36 km
  20. Turn right onto Highway 1/NS 1/Trunk 1.0.67 km
  21. Enter the roundabout and take the 3rd exit onto Highway 303/NS 303.0.41 km
  22. 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 lots about 90–150 m away in the shopping plaza.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Digby

  • A set of traffic lights on Highway 303 right outside, about 30 m away
  • Highway 101 (100 km/h) about 300 m away, with ramps about 290 m away
  • Roundabouts on Highway 1 about 330–360 m away, which the practice route uses
  • Busy shopping-plaza traffic turning in and out along Highway 303

Local tips

Digby's Access Nova Scotia office is listed at 338 Highway 303 in Conway, the commercial strip between Highway 101 and the town of Digby. Our map pin sits at the shopping plaza where local practice routes begin. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the Thursday evening hours are for Registry of Motor Vehicles counter services only. There's a set of traffic lights on Highway 303 right outside, and plenty of traffic turning in and out of the plaza, so check your mirrors and blind spot before every lane change. Highway 101 is about 300 metres away, and the roundabouts on Highway 1 are only about 350 metres from the office. Our 39.4 km practice route heads north on Highway 303 into Digby, then through Victoria Street, Church Street, Third Avenue, Sydney Street and Prince William Street (Route 217). It uses Highway 101 and the Highway 1 roundabout, comes back through Warwick Street and Queen Street, and then heads out again on Highway 217 and Marshalltown Road before returning on Highway 1. Practice merging onto the highway, yielding at the roundabouts, and slowing down for downtown Digby.

Common questions

Digby road test FAQ

What are the hours at Digby?

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 Digby?

Yes. This page has a 39.4 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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