ICBC · Victoria
Wharf St Drive Test Routes (Class 7)
Victoria (Wharf St) · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Wharf St
- Address
- 955 Wharf St., Victoria, 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.
250-978-8300 (Victoria Driver Licensing (Wharf St))
Practice route
Class 7 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Wharf St test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive south on Wharf Street.0.34 km
- Turn right onto Douglas Street/TCH 1.1.4 km
- Bear left to stay on Douglas Street.0.13 km
- Turn left onto Dallas Road.1.32 km
- Turn left onto Moss Street.1.94 km
- Turn right onto Fort Street.0.11 km
- Turn left onto Fernwood Road.0.36 km
- Turn left onto Pandora Avenue.0.59 km
- Turn right onto Cook Street.0.72 km
- Turn left onto Queens Avenue.0.43 km
- Turn left onto Quadra Street.0.35 km
- Turn right onto Caledonia Avenue.0.24 km
- Turn left onto Blanshard Street/BC 17 South. Continue on Blanshard Street.0.26 km
- Turn right onto Cormorant Street.0.19 km
- Turn left onto Douglas Street/TCH 1.0.53 km
- Turn right onto Broughton Street.0.31 km
- Turn left onto Wharf Street.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 65 to 75 m from the office.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Wharf St
- 137 marked crosswalks nearby
- 119 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 110 m away
- Wharf, Fort, Government and Douglas streets posted 40 km/h
- Fire stations about 735 m and a hospital about 745 m away
Local tips
Pedestrians are everywhere around Victoria Driver Licensing (Wharf St) at 955 Wharf Street: map data counts 137 marked crosswalks nearby. Before every turn, check the crosswalk you're turning into and wait for people to finish crossing. The office is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., starting at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesdays, and road tests are by appointment. The speed limits are low: Wharf Street, Fort Street, Government Street and Douglas Street are all posted at 40 km/h, so watch your speedometer, as it's easy to drift over. There are 119 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 110 m away. Fire stations are about 735 m away and a hospital about 745 m away, so be ready to pull over for emergency vehicles. Our 9.2 km practice route heads south on Wharf Street to Douglas Street and Dallas Road, turns up Moss Street to Fort Street and Fernwood Road, then comes back via Pandora Avenue, Cook Street, Quadra Street and Blanshard Street. Practice smooth stops and starts on the stretches with frequent traffic lights.
Common questions
Wharf St road test FAQ
What are the hours at Wharf St?
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 Wharf St?
Yes. This page has a 9.2 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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