ICBC · Nanaimo
Metral Drive Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Nanaimo (Metral Drive) · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Metral Drive
- Address
- 102-6475 Metral Dr., Nanaimo, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Tue 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wed 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Thu–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
1-800-950-1498 (Nanaimo Driver Licensing (Metral Dr.))
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Metral Drive test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive north.0.04 km
- Turn left onto Metral Drive.0.04 km
- Make a sharp right onto Aulds Road.4.45 km
- Continue onto Hammond Bay Road.5.76 km
- Bear right.0.05 km
- Make a sharp left onto Departure Bay Road.0.12 km
- Turn right onto Bay Street.1.14 km
- Turn right to stay on Bay Street.0.47 km
- Turn left onto Country Club Drive.0.61 km
- Turn left onto Rock City Road.0.04 km
- Turn right onto Island Highway North/BC 19A.4.91 km
- Turn left onto Enterprise Way.0.15 km
- Turn right onto Metral Drive.0.17 km
- Turn right to stay on Metral Drive.0.31 km
- Turn left.0.04 km
- Your destination is on the right.
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 75 to 115 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Metral Drive
- Island Highway North (BC 19A), posted at 70 km/h, about 175 m away
- Nanaimo Parkway (BC 19), posted at 80 km/h, about 370 m away
- 30 traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 130 m away
- Roundabouts about 805 m and 1.3 km away
Local tips
Two fast roads sit close to Nanaimo Driver Licensing at 102-6475 Metral Dr.: Island Highway North (BC 19A), about 175 m away and posted at 70 km/h, and the Nanaimo Parkway (BC 19), about 370 m away at 80 km/h. Check well ahead and let gaps open before turning onto either. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except Wednesdays, when it opens at 9:00 a.m., and road tests are by appointment. Map data counts 30 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 130 m away, and 72 marked crosswalks nearby. Roundabouts sit about 805 m and 1.3 km away; yield to traffic already in them and signal your exit. Nanaimo Fire Station #3 is about 660 m away. Our 18.3 km practice route leaves on Metral Drive, makes a sharp right onto Aulds Road into Hammond Bay Road, a sharp left onto Departure Bay Road, then Bay Street, Country Club Drive, Rock City Road and Island Highway North. Practice slowing early for the two sharp turns.
Common questions
Metral Drive road test FAQ
What are the hours at Metral Drive?
ICBC lists: Mon–Tue 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Wed 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Thu–Fri 8:30 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 Metral Drive?
Yes. This page has a 18.3 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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