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Saint John Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Saint John · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Saint John

Address
15 King's Square North, Saint John, NB E2L 4S9
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Service New Brunswick
Hours & phone
Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
1-888-762-8600 (Service New Brunswick TeleServices, toll-free)
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

13.5 km · about 36 min

This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Saint John test centre.

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Saint John test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive west on King Square North.0.06 km
  2. Turn left onto Charlotte Street.0.41 km
  3. Turn left onto Duke Street.0.28 km
  4. Turn right onto Carmarthen Street.0.46 km
  5. Turn left onto Broad Street.0.32 km
  6. Bear left onto Crown Street.1.23 km
  7. Turn left onto Paul Harris Street.0.12 km
  8. Turn right onto Brunswick Drive.0.21 km
  9. Turn left onto Middle Street.0.1 km
  10. Turn right onto Waterloo Street.0.11 km
  11. Turn left to stay on Waterloo Street.0.01 km
  12. Turn left onto Delhi Street.0.14 km
  13. Turn left onto City Road/NB 100. Continue on NB 100.1.26 km
  14. Turn left onto Smythe Street/NB 100.0.16 km
  15. Turn left onto Union Street/NB 100.0.08 km
  16. Turn right onto Saint Patrick Street.0.23 km
  17. Turn left onto Market Square.0.12 km
  18. Turn right onto Canterbury Street.0.34 km
  19. Turn left onto Duke Street.0.49 km
  20. Turn right onto Carmarthen Street.0.46 km
  21. Turn left onto Broad Street.0.28 km
  22. Turn left onto Pitt Street.0.3 km
  23. Turn right onto Queen Street.0.13 km
  24. Turn left onto Crown Street.0.64 km
  25. Turn right onto Courtenay Bay Causeway.1.23 km
  26. Turn left onto Bayside Drive.0.45 km
  27. Turn right onto Courtenay Avenue.0.49 km
  28. Turn left onto Topeka Street.0.19 km
  29. Turn right onto Graham Street.0.1 km
  30. Turn left onto Jean Street.0.05 km
  31. Turn left onto Loch Lomond Road.1.23 km
  32. Turn left onto Rothesay Avenue/NB 100. Continue on NB 100.0.32 km
  33. Turn left onto Haymarket Square.0.07 km
  34. Bear right onto Waterloo Street.0.42 km
  35. Turn right onto Golding Street.0.21 km
  36. Continue onto Bayard Drive.0.09 km
  37. Bear left onto Coburg Street.0.26 km
  38. Turn left onto Peters Street.0.19 km
  39. Turn right onto Waterloo Street.0.08 km
  40. Bear left onto Sydney Street.0.11 km
  41. Turn right onto King Square North.0.08 km
  42. Your destination is on the right.

Test-day preparation

Before you leave

  • Confirm your appointment and test type with Service New Brunswick.
  • 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 about 35–90 m from the building.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Saint John

  • 23 sets of traffic lights within 1 km, the nearest about 100 m away
  • Very heavy pedestrian traffic uptown (about 93 pedestrian crossings within 800 m)
  • Saint Malachy's Memorial High School about 265 m away, Prince Charles School about 520 m away, and Saint John High School about 605 m away
  • Fire Station 1 about 245 m away and Saint Joseph's Hospital about 500 m away

Local tips

The Saint John driver examination office is at 15 King's Square North, uptown. It's open weekdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and road tests are by appointment. Map data shows parking about 35 metres away, and Saint John Transit stops on King Square North are right outside. Uptown Saint John is dense and busy. There are 23 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 100 metres away, and about 93 pedestrian crossings within 800 metres. Fire Station 1 is about 245 metres away and Saint Joseph's Hospital about 500 metres away, so be ready to pull over for emergency vehicles. Several schools are close by, including Saint Malachy's about 265 metres away. Our 13.5 km practice route works through Charlotte Street, Duke Street, Carmarthen Street, Broad Street and Crown Street, then the streets around Paul Harris Street, Brunswick Drive, Middle Street and Waterloo Street. It continues to City Road (Route 100), Smythe Street and Union Street, and finishes around Saint Patrick Street, Market Square, Canterbury Street, Pitt Street and Queen Street. Expect tight corners, busy intersections and lots of pedestrians.

Common questions

Saint John road test FAQ

What are the hours at Saint John?

Service New Brunswick lists: Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Road tests by appointment. Offices close on statutory holidays, so check snb.ca before you go.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through Service New Brunswick's Driver Examination Online Booking Service (linked from gnb.ca's Driver licence testing page), or call TeleServices at 1-888-762-8600 (Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.). The road test fee is $25 plus HST for each attempt, and you can take the test in English or French.

What do I need to bring?

A licensed driver with at least three years of experience and a valid Class 5 (or equivalent) licence to come with you, your valid learner's permit, a signed and valid vehicle registration, proof of valid insurance for the vehicle, your driving school certificate if you have one, and proof of payment for the test. Bring paper copies; only the proof of insurance can be digital. If anything is missing, you'll be turned away.

How long do I need my learner's licence first, and what if I fail?

New drivers take this road test to move from Class 7 Level 1 (learner) to Level 2. You must have held Level 1 for at least one year, or eight months if you completed a recognized driver education course (green certificate required). The wait is waived if you've been fully licensed before. If you don't pass, you book and pay for another attempt.

Is a practice route available for Saint John?

Yes. This page has a 13.5 km Class 5 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.

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