DriveTest · North Bay
North Bay Drive Test Routes (G2 & G)
North Bay · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
North Bay
- Address
- 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502, North Bay, P1A 3V2
- Tests listed
- G2, G
- Testing body
- DriveTest
- Hours & phone
- Counter, May–October: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.; November–April: Tue–Fri 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (as published by DriveTest, August 2026)
1-888-570-6110 (DriveTest contact centre)
Practice route
G2 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the North Bay test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive west.0.02 km
- Turn left.0.07 km
- Turn right.0.05 km
- Turn left onto Lakeshore Drive.1.04 km
- Turn left onto Marshall Park Drive.0.57 km
- Turn right onto Blair Street.0.28 km
- Turn left onto Massey Drive.0.59 km
- Turn left onto Booth Road.0.98 km
- Turn left onto Marshall Avenue East.0.29 km
- Turn right onto Prince Edward Drive.0.87 km
- Turn left onto Georgian Road.0.24 km
- Turn left onto Gertrude Street East.0.94 km
- Turn left onto Parsons Avenue.0.14 km
- Turn left onto Martin Street.0.26 km
- Turn right onto Lakeshore Drive.0.57 km
- Turn left.0.07 km
- Turn right.0.04 km
- Turn left.0.02 km
- Your destination is on the right.
Pass & fail rates
How many people pass at North Bay?
G2 road test
80% passed 20% failed
10 points above the Ontario average of 70% · 2,022 tests in 2022
Compare all G2 centres →G road test
86% passed 14% failed
17 points above the Ontario average of 69% · 3,038 tests in 2022
Compare all G centres →Ministry of Transportation figures for 2022, published by the Auditor General of Ontario (December 2023). A centre's pass rate reflects everyone tested there, not your own chances.
Test-day preparation
Before you leave
- Confirm your appointment and test type with DriveTest.
- 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 surface parking lots around the North Bay Mall.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near North Bay
- Lakeshore Drive: a four-lane arterial in front of the mall
- Signalized intersection at Lakeshore Drive and Howard Avenue
- Signalized intersection at Lakeshore Drive and Mulligan Street
- Signalized intersection at Lakeshore Drive and Marshall Avenue
- Our Lady of Fatima Separate School about 220 m from the mall
Local tips
The North Bay centre is listed at 300 Lakeshore Drive, Unit 502, the address of the North Bay Mall, which also holds No Frills, Dollarama and Galaxy Cinemas. Map data shows surface parking lots all around the mall, so give yourself time to find the right entrance for the unit. The mall faces Lakeshore Drive, a four-lane arterial at 50 km/h, with signalized intersections close by at Howard Avenue, Mulligan Street and Marshall Avenue, and another at Gertrude Street further north. Our Lady of Fatima Separate School and Silver Birches Elementary School are both within about half a kilometre, so look for school-zone signs. North Bay runs on a seasonal schedule: from May to October the counter is open Monday to Friday, and from November to April Tuesday to Friday (closed Mondays), both 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Common questions
North Bay road test FAQ
What are the current hours at North Bay?
DriveTest's centre locator (August 2026) lists a seasonal schedule. May–October: Monday to Friday. November–April: Tuesday to Friday. Both 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Check drivetest.ca for holiday changes.
Where is the centre?
At the North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Drive, Unit 502.
Is there parking?
Map data shows surface parking lots around the North Bay Mall.
Is there a published practice route for the North Bay test?
Yes. This page has a 7.1 km G2 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.
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