ICBC · Vanderhoof
Vanderhoof Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Vanderhoof · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Vanderhoof
- Address
- 188 East Stewart St., Vanderhoof, BC
- Tests listed
- Class 7
- Testing body
- ICBC
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
250-567-2231 (Vanderhoof: Hub International Insurance Brokers (HCW))
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Vanderhoof test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive north.0.05 km
- Turn right onto East Stewart Street.2.21 km
- Turn left onto Nechako Avenue.0.19 km
- Turn right onto West 6th Street.0.21 km
- Turn right onto Clark Avenue.0.1 km
- Turn right onto West 5th Street.0.21 km
- Turn left onto Nechako Avenue.0.4 km
- Turn right onto YH 16/West 1st Street.0.36 km
- Turn left onto Burrard Avenue.0.68 km
- Turn left onto West Douglas Street.0.43 km
- Turn left onto West Victoria Street.0.3 km
- Turn right onto Burrard Avenue.0.31 km
- Turn left onto East Stewart Street.0.12 km
- Turn right.0.05 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 85 to 195 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Vanderhoof
- Railway level crossings about 180 m away, with another about 770 m away
- 19 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 55 m away
- Nechako Valley Secondary School about 315 m and W.L. McLeod Elementary School about 375 m away
- Yellowhead Highway (West 1st Street) about 245 m away, posted 50 km/h
Local tips
Hub International Insurance Brokers (HCW) at 188 East Stewart Street is the ICBC licensing agent in Vanderhoof. It's open Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and road tests are by appointment. Railway level crossings are about 180 m from the office, with another about 770 m away. Slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. Two schools are close: Nechako Valley Secondary School about 315 m away and W.L. McLeod Elementary School about 375 m away. ICBC's examiners say speeding through school and playground zones is a common reason people fail, so keep to the school zone limit on weekdays. The nearest of 19 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre is about 55 m away, and the Yellowhead Highway, running as East and West 1st Street, passes about 245 m away at 50 km/h. Our 5.6 km practice route uses East Stewart Street, Nechako Avenue, West 6th Street and Clark Avenue, then joins West 1st Street before returning on Burrard Avenue, West Douglas Street and West Victoria Street. Practice lane position on four-lane Burrard Avenue.
Common questions
Vanderhoof road test FAQ
What are the hours at Vanderhoof?
ICBC lists: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.–3:30 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 Vanderhoof?
Yes. This page has a 5.6 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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