ICBC · Port Alberni
Port Alberni Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Port Alberni · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Port Alberni
- Address
- 4070 8th Ave., Port Alberni, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Road tests by appointment.
250-720-2040 (Port Alberni Service BC Centre)
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Port Alberni test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive north on 8th Avenue.0.46 km
- Turn left onto Roger Street.0.5 km
- Turn right onto Gertrude Street.1.83 km
- Turn right onto Kitsuksis Road.3.91 km
- Turn right onto Batty Road.1.12 km
- Turn right onto Cypress Boulevard.1.45 km
- Turn left onto Cowley Road.0.91 km
- Turn right onto Cherry Creek Road.2.08 km
- Turn left onto Johnston Road/BC 4. Continue on BC 4.1.62 km
- Turn right onto Maebelle Road.0.42 km
- Turn right onto Redford Street.2.65 km
- Turn left onto 17th Avenue.0.37 km
- Turn right onto Burde Street.0.64 km
- Turn right onto 10th Avenue.0.78 km
- Turn left onto Maitland Street.0.2 km
- Turn right onto 8th Avenue.0.13 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 100 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Port Alberni
- School about 100 m away
- Railway level crossings about 580 m, 710 m and 880 m away
- Secondary school about 600 m away
- Fire department about 800 m away
Local tips
John Paul II Catholic School is only about 100 m from the Port Alberni Service BC Centre at 4070 8th Ave., and Alberni District Secondary School is about 600 m away. On weekdays, watch for students and school zones; ICBC's examiners say speeding through school and playground zones is a common reason people fail. ICBC doesn't list regular opening hours for this centre, only that road tests are by appointment, so check before you go. Map data shows railway level crossings about 580 m, 710 m and 880 m away; slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. There are four sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 470 m away, and the Port Alberni Fire Department is about 800 m away. Our 19.1 km practice route heads north on 8th Avenue, then uses Roger Street, Gertrude Street, Kitsuksis Road, Cherry Creek Road and Johnston Road (BC 4), later returning on Redford Street, 10th Avenue and Maitland Street. Practice scanning ahead for school-zone signs as you head out on 8th Avenue.
Common questions
Port Alberni road test FAQ
What are the hours at Port Alberni?
ICBC lists: 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 Port Alberni?
Yes. This page has a 19.1 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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