Access Nova Scotia · Guysborough
Guysborough Drive Test Routes (Class 5)
Guysborough · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Guysborough
- Address
- 33 Pleasant Street, Guysborough, NS B0H 1N0
- Tests listed
- Class 5
- Testing body
- Access Nova Scotia
- Hours & phone
- Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
1-800-898-7668 (Registry of Motor Vehicles road test booking, toll-free) or 902-424-5851
Practice route
Class 5 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Guysborough test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive west on Pleasant Street/NS 16.0.67 km
- Turn left onto Tompkinsville Road.11.12 km
- Turn left onto Highway 276.8.75 km
- Turn left onto Larrys River Road.0.16 km
- Bear left onto Highway 16/NS 16.2.72 km
- Turn left onto Main Street/NS 16.0.33 km
- Turn left onto Broad Street.0.2 km
- Turn right onto Church Street.0.19 km
- Turn left onto Tompkinsville Road.8.47 km
- Turn left.1.3 km
- Turn left onto Highway 276.6.42 km
- Turn left onto Larrys River Road.0.16 km
- Bear left onto Highway 16/NS 16. Continue on NS 16.2.15 km
- Continue onto Queen Street.0.37 km
- Turn right onto Church Street/NS 16. Continue on NS 16.0.14 km
- 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 a parking lot about 310 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Guysborough
- Pleasant Street and Church Street outside the office are part of Route 16
- Chedabucto Place school is about 420 m away
- A fire station is about 480 m away
- Long rural highway stretches on Highway 16 and Highway 276 on the practice route
Local tips
Guysborough's office at 33 Pleasant Street is a small part-time site. The province lists it as open Tuesday only, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., so test slots are limited and you may find an earlier date at Antigonish or Port Hawkesbury. The streets outside, Pleasant Street and Church Street, are part of Route 16, and Chedabucto Place school is about 420 metres away, so slow down for children around school hours. There are no traffic lights in the village. Our 43.2 km practice route spends most of its time on the open road. It takes Tompkinsville Road to Highway 276 and Larrys River Road, then back along Highway 16 through Main Street, Broad Street and Queen Street, and it drives much of that loop twice. Practice holding the speed limit on two-lane highways, slowing early for curves and village speed zones, and watching for deer, especially around dawn and dusk.
Common questions
Guysborough road test FAQ
What are the hours at Guysborough?
The province lists: Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. 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 Guysborough?
Yes. This page has a 43.2 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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