ICBC · Elkford
Elkford Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Elkford · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Elkford
- Address
- 814 Michel Rd., Elkford, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-865-2261 (Elkford: Western Financial Group)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Elkford test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive north.0.02 km
- Turn right onto Michel Road.0.09 km
- Turn right onto Elk Valley Highway/BC 43.2.69 km
- Turn right onto Balmer Drive.0.96 km
- Turn left onto Alpine Way.0.79 km
- Turn left onto Cassier Drive.0.36 km
- Turn left onto Cariboo Drive.0.97 km
- Turn left onto Balmer Drive.0.33 km
- Turn right onto Balmer Crescent.0.11 km
- Turn right onto Wilderness Heights Drive.0.2 km
- Turn right onto Wilderness Heights Way.0.19 km
- Turn left onto Alpine Way.0.91 km
- Turn left onto Alpine Drive.0.57 km
- Turn right onto Alder Street.0.31 km
- Turn left onto Almond Street.0.14 km
- Turn left onto Alpine Way.0.67 km
- Turn left onto Elk Valley Highway/BC 43.0.42 km
- Turn left onto Michel Road.0.09 km
- Turn left.0.02 km
- You have arrived at your destination.
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 parking lots about 50 to 120 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Elkford
- Fire station about 90 m away
- Elk Valley Highway (BC 43), posted at 60 km/h, about 150 m away
- Fording Bridge about 305 m away
- Fording Highway Bridge about 515 m away
Local tips
Elkford's road tests are booked through Western Financial Group at 814 Michel Rd., open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with road tests by appointment. A fire station is only about 90 m from the office, so if emergency vehicles come out, pull to the right and stop until they've passed. The Elk Valley Highway (BC 43), about 150 m away, is posted at 60 km/h, and map data shows Fording Bridge about 305 m away and the Fording Highway Bridge about 515 m away. Keep to your lane and hold a steady speed on bridges. Our 9.8 km practice route turns from Michel Road onto the Elk Valley Highway, then loops through Balmer Drive, Alpine Way, Cassier Drive, Cariboo Drive and Wilderness Heights Drive before Alder Street and Almond Street lead back. This loop has lots of turns, so practice shoulder checks, full stops and keeping a safe gap from parked cars, then a smooth return to 60 km/h on the highway.
Common questions
Elkford road test FAQ
What are the hours at Elkford?
ICBC lists: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 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 Elkford?
Yes. This page has a 9.8 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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