ICBC · Golden
Golden Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Golden · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Golden
- Address
- 511 - 9th Ave. N, Golden, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-344-7161 (Golden: Western Financial Group)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Golden test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive northwest on 9th Avenue North.0.29 km
- Turn left onto 7th Street North.0.26 km
- Bear right onto Kicking Horse Drive.1.2 km
- Turn right.0.69 km
- Turn right.0.04 km
- Turn left.0.69 km
- Turn left onto Kicking Horse Drive.1.56 km
- Turn right onto 10th Avenue North/BC 95. Continue on BC 95.2.6 km
- Turn left onto Reflection Lake Road.0.34 km
- Bear left onto Spruce Drive.1.96 km
- Turn left onto 10th Street South.0.63 km
- Turn right onto 10th Avenue South/BC 95. Continue on BC 95.0.54 km
- Turn left onto 9th Avenue North.0.02 km
- Turn right to stay on 9th Avenue North.0.2 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 parking lots about 110 to 225 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Golden
- Hospital about 385 m away
- Trans-Canada Highway (TCH 1), posted at 60 km/h, about 240 m away
- Roundabout about 900 m away
- Railway level crossings about 1.2 km away
Local tips
Golden's road tests are booked through Western Financial Group at 511 - 9th Ave. N, open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with road tests by appointment. Golden and District Hospital is about 385 m from the office and Golden Fire Rescue about 825 m, so be ready to pull over and stop for ambulances or fire trucks. 10th Avenue North (BC 95) runs about 95 m away, and the Trans-Canada Highway (TCH 1), about 240 m away, is posted at 60 km/h. A bridge on 10th Avenue South is about 270 m away, a roundabout about 900 m, and a group of railway level crossings about 1.2 km away; at the tracks, slow down, look both ways and never stop on them. Our 11.0 km practice route goes up 9th Avenue North and 7th Street North to Kicking Horse Drive, then takes BC 95, Reflection Lake Road, Spruce Drive and 10th Street South. A few turns on the route have no street names, so practice reading signs early and signalling in good time.
Common questions
Golden road test FAQ
What are the hours at Golden?
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 Golden?
Yes. This page has a 11.0 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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