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North Sydney Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

North Sydney · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

North Sydney

Address
Firemen's Hall, 14 Pierce Street, North Sydney, NS B2A 3N8
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Access Nova Scotia
Hours & phone
Road tests only, by appointment (call 1-800-898-7668). No regular office hours.
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

12.3 km · about 31 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the North Sydney test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive northeast on Pierce Street.0.98 km
  2. Turn left onto Clearyville Street.0.21 km
  3. Turn left onto Stanley Street.0.08 km
  4. Turn right onto Blowers Street.0.67 km
  5. Turn right onto King Street.0.93 km
  6. Turn left onto Baird Street.0.07 km
  7. Turn left onto Peppett Street.1.34 km
  8. Turn right onto Pierce Street.0.16 km
  9. Turn left onto Hackett Street.0.07 km
  10. Turn left onto Pleasant Street.0.26 km
  11. Turn right onto Union Street.0.08 km
  12. Turn left onto George Street.0.09 km
  13. Turn right onto King Street.0.04 km
  14. Turn left onto Summer Street.0.16 km
  15. Turn right onto Caledonia Street.0.05 km
  16. Turn left onto Commercial Street/NS 305.0.12 km
  17. Turn left onto Archibald Avenue.0.13 km
  18. Turn right onto Prince Street.0.09 km
  19. Turn right onto Court Street.0.11 km
  20. Turn right onto Commercial Street/NS 305. Continue on NS 305.0.92 km
  21. Turn right onto Regent Street.1.57 km
  22. Turn left onto Musgraves Lane.1.56 km
  23. Turn left onto Queen Street/NS 305.1.45 km
  24. Turn left onto Brook Street.0.67 km
  25. Turn left onto Clifford Street.0.08 km
  26. Turn left onto Margaret Street.0.38 km
  27. Turn left onto Pierce Street.0.04 km
  28. 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.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near North Sydney

  • Railway level crossings about 460 m, 600 m and 770 m away
  • Road tests start at the fire hall, so watch for fire trucks leaving the station
  • Seton Elementary about 630 m away and Ferrisview Elementary about 880 m away
  • Commercial Street (Route 305) about 470 m away, with traffic lights about 630 m away

Local tips

North Sydney isn't a full-time office. Road tests are given from the Firemen's Hall at 14 Pierce Street, by appointment only, and you book by calling 1-800-898-7668. There are no regular office hours. The North Sydney Fire Department is on the same block, so never block the bay doors, and pull over right away for fire trucks. Map data shows railway level crossings about 460, 600 and 770 metres from the hall. Slow down, look both ways, and never stop on the tracks. Seton Elementary is about 630 metres away and Ferrisview Elementary about 880 metres away. Our 12.3 km practice route stays in town, through Clearyville Street, Stanley Street, King Street, Peppett Street, Pleasant Street, Commercial Street (Route 305), Court Street, Regent Street, Queen Street and back to Pierce Street. It has lots of short blocks and tight turns, so focus on speed control, signalling every turn and checking for pedestrians downtown.

Common questions

North Sydney road test FAQ

What are the hours at North Sydney?

The province lists: Road tests only, by appointment (call 1-800-898-7668). No regular office hours. 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 North Sydney?

Yes. This page has a 12.3 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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