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Kentville Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Kentville · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Kentville

Address
5 Shylah Drive, Unit 3, Kentville, NS B4N 0H2
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

41.9 km · about 67 min

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

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

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive northeast.0.16 km
  2. Turn right onto Shylah Drive.0.03 km
  3. Turn right onto Park Street/NS 1/Trunk 1.4.06 km
  4. Turn left onto Bridge Street/NS 1/Trunk 1. Continue on Bridge Street.0.45 km
  5. Turn right onto Belcher Street.0.73 km
  6. Turn left onto Campbell Road.0.86 km
  7. Turn left onto Scott Drive.0.23 km
  8. Turn left onto Nichols Avenue/NS 341.0.59 km
  9. Turn left onto Bridge Street/NS 359/NS 341.0.69 km
  10. Turn right onto Brooklyn Street.7.42 km
  11. Turn left onto Lovett Road.2.88 km
  12. Turn left onto Lovett Connector.0.07 km
  13. Turn left onto Highway 1/NS 1/Trunk 1. Continue on NS 1/Trunk 1.5.93 km
  14. Continue onto Park Street; Trunk 1.1.54 km
  15. Turn left onto Bridge Street/NS 1/Trunk 1. Continue on Bridge Street.0.45 km
  16. Turn right onto Belcher Street.0.73 km
  17. Turn left onto Campbell Road.0.2 km
  18. Make a sharp left to stay on Campbell Road.1.01 km
  19. Bear left onto Lanzy Road.3.36 km
  20. Turn right onto Brooklyn Street.4.03 km
  21. Turn left onto Lovett Road.2.88 km
  22. Turn left onto Lovett Connector.0.07 km
  23. Turn left onto Highway 1/NS 1/Trunk 1. Continue on NS 1/Trunk 1.3.42 km
  24. Turn right onto Shylah Drive.0.03 km
  25. Turn left.0.02 km
  26. Turn right.0.08 km
  27. Your destination is on the left.

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 right beside the building.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Kentville

  • Park Street (Trunk 1, 60 km/h) is about 130 m away
  • About eight pedestrian crossings within 800 m
  • Highway 1, Nichols Avenue (Route 341) and Bridge Street are on the practice route

Local tips

Kentville's Access Nova Scotia office is in Unit 3 at 5 Shylah Drive, just off Park Street on the east side of town. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and map data shows parking right beside the building. Park Street is part of Trunk 1, posted at 60 km/h about 130 metres from the office, so merge carefully and give yourself room when turning across traffic. There are about eight pedestrian crossings within 800 metres, so scan for pedestrians as you come into town. Our 41.9 km practice route covers a lot of the Valley around Kentville. It follows Park Street and Bridge Street into town, then Belcher Street, Campbell Road and Scott Drive to Nichols Avenue (Route 341). It continues out to Brooklyn Street, Lovett Road and the Lovett Connector before returning on Highway 1, and it repeats much of that loop. Practice smooth speed changes between town streets and the highway, and look well ahead for farm equipment on the rural roads.

Common questions

Kentville road test FAQ

What are the hours at Kentville?

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 Kentville?

Yes. This page has a 41.9 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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