ICBC · Nelson
Nelson Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Nelson · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Nelson
- Address
- 310 Ward St., Nelson, 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 Nelson test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive northwest.0.05 km
- Turn left onto Stanley Street.0.05 km
- Turn left onto Vernon Street/BC 3A.0.11 km
- Turn left onto Ward Street/BC 3A. Continue on BC 3A.1.54 km
- Turn left toward Kootenay Lake Ferry.0.62 km
- Turn right onto Kokanee Avenue.0.12 km
- Turn left onto 3 Street.0.6 km
- Continue onto Radio Avenue.0.11 km
- Turn right onto 7 Street.0.1 km
- Turn right onto Gordon Street.0.19 km
- Turn left onto 5 Street.1.51 km
- Bear right onto Morgan Street.0.14 km
- Bear left onto Gyro Park Road.0.48 km
- Turn right onto Silica Street.0.34 km
- Turn left onto Hall Street.0.69 km
- Turn right onto Gore Street.0.23 km
- Turn right onto Ward Street.0.99 km
- Turn left onto Vernon Street/BC 3A.0.11 km
- Turn right onto Stanley Street.0.05 km
- Turn right.0.05 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 80 to 160 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Nelson
- Traffic lights right outside the office, with nine within a kilometre
- Railway level crossings about 345 m, 520 m and 575 m away
- College about 270 m away and schools about 760 m and 810 m away
- Fire hall about 565 m away and hospital about 735 m away
Local tips
Nelson's driver licensing office is at 310 Ward St., next to Ward Street and Vernon Street (both BC 3A, posted at 50 km/h), with traffic lights only about 5 m from the door. It's open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and road tests are by appointment. Map data shows nine sets of lights within a kilometre and six railway level crossings, the nearest about 345 m away and others about 520 m and 575 m away. Slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. Selkirk College's Kootenay School of the Arts is about 270 m away, and South Nelson Elementary and Trafalgar Middle School are about 760 m and 810 m away, so watch for students. The Nelson fire hall is about 565 m away and Kootenay Lake Hospital about 735 m. Our 8.1 km practice route uses Stanley Street, Vernon Street and Ward Street, then Kokanee Avenue, Radio Avenue, Gordon Street, Gyro Park Road, Silica Street and Gore Street. Practice starting smoothly from a stop at the lights and watching for people at the 26 marked crosswalks nearby.
Common questions
Nelson road test FAQ
What are the hours at Nelson?
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 Nelson?
Yes. This page has a 8.1 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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