ICBC · Courtenay
Courtenay Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Courtenay · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Courtenay
- Address
- 2500 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
1-800-950-1498 (ICBC driver licensing, toll-free)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Courtenay test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive north.0.11 km
- Turn left.0.08 km
- Turn left onto Cliffe Avenue/BC 19A.0.13 km
- Turn right onto 26th Street.1.13 km
- Turn right onto Willemar Avenue.0.98 km
- Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Willemar Avenue.0.59 km
- Turn left onto Lake Trail Road.2.04 km
- Turn left onto Marsden Road.2.33 km
- Turn right onto Cumberland Road.0.29 km
- Turn right toward 19.2.67 km
- Turn left onto Union Road.1.23 km
- Turn left onto Royston Road.5.28 km
- Turn left onto South Island Highway/BC 19A.4.12 km
- Turn right onto Mansfield Drive.0.08 km
- Turn left.0.25 km
- Your destination is on the left.
Test-day preparation
Before you leave
- Confirm your appointment and test type with ICBC.
- 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 10 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Courtenay
- Cliffe Avenue (BC 19A) about 50 m away, up to four lanes, posted 50 km/h
- 18 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 50 m away
- Preschool about 240 m away
- Railway level crossings about 685 m and 805 to 815 m away
Local tips
ICBC's Courtenay location sits at 2500 Cliffe Avenue, right beside Cliffe Avenue (BC 19A), which map data shows about 50 m away with up to four lanes and a 50 km/h limit. It's open Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and road tests are by appointment. The nearest of 18 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre is also about 50 m away, so you'll be dealing with signals almost straight away. Pick your lane early and keep a safe gap to the car ahead. A preschool is about 240 m from the office, so watch for small children near the road. Map data also shows railway level crossings about 685 m and around 805 to 815 m away: slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. Our 21.3 km practice route follows Cliffe Avenue to 26th Street and Willemar Avenue, takes the second exit at a roundabout, then heads out on Lake Trail Road, Cumberland Road, Union Road and Royston Road before returning on the South Island Highway and Mansfield Drive. Practice signalling your exit at that roundabout.
Common questions
Courtenay road test FAQ
What are the hours at Courtenay?
ICBC lists: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment. Check icbc.com before you go, especially around holidays.
How do I book a road test?
Book online at icbc.com (Book a road test), or call 604-982-2250 in Metro Vancouver, 250-978-8300 in Victoria, or 1-800-950-1498 toll-free; in other areas you can also contact the nearest driver licensing office. You pay the road test fee when you arrive. Cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours ahead, or you'll be charged a $25 fee.
What do I need to bring?
Arrive 15 minutes early with the same ID you used for your learner's licence (one primary and one secondary piece), your learner's licence, payment for the road test fee, and a safe, reliable, insured vehicle with a Canadian licence plate and its registration papers. GPS and navigation must be off, and recording devices aren't allowed during the test.
When can I take the road test, and is there a second test?
New drivers take the Class 7 road test to move from the learner (L) licence to the novice (N) licence; the earliest date you can take it is printed on your licence. Since October 19, 2026, drivers with a novice licence and a clean record no longer take a second road test: a Driving Record Assessment replaces it.
Is a practice route available for Courtenay?
Yes. This page has a 21.3 km Class 7 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.
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