Access Nova Scotia · Baddeck
Baddeck Drive Test Routes (Class 5)
Baddeck · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Baddeck
- Address
- 6 Jessica Wong Lane, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0
- Tests listed
- Class 5
- Testing body
- Access Nova Scotia
- Hours & phone
- Mon–Thu 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
1-800-898-7668 (Registry of Motor Vehicles road test booking, toll-free) or 902-424-5851
Practice route
Class 5 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Baddeck test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive northeast on Department Of Transportation Road.0.11 km
- Turn left onto Campbell Street.0.04 km
- Turn left onto Old Margaree Road.4.72 km
- Bear right onto West Side Baddeck Road.7.68 km
- Turn right onto Big Baddeck Road Extension.4.76 km
- Continue onto Big Baddeck Road.5.69 km
- Turn right onto Old Margaree Road.3.98 km
- Bear right onto West Side Baddeck Road.7.68 km
- Turn right onto Big Baddeck Road Extension.1.53 km
- Continue onto Big Baddeck Road.8.91 km
- Turn left onto Old Margaree Road.0.74 km
- Turn right onto Campbell Street.0.04 km
- Turn right onto Department Of Transportation Road.0.11 km
- Your destination is on the right.
Test-day preparation
Before you leave
- Confirm your appointment and test type with Access Nova Scotia.
- 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 a parking lot about 260 m from the centre.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Baddeck
- Highway 105 (Trans-Canada) is about 440 m away, with ramps about 390 m away
- Baddeck Academy is about 550 m away
- Victoria County Memorial Hospital is about 300 m away, so watch for ambulances
- Long rural stretches on Old Margaree Road, West Side Baddeck Road and Big Baddeck Road on the practice route
Local tips
Baddeck's driver testing office is at 6 Jessica Wong Lane, on the inland side of the village near Campbell Street. The province lists it as open Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., so there's no Friday service. The lane isn't in the open map data yet, so our map pin uses the start point of the local practice route. The office is close to the Trans-Canada (Highway 105), whose ramps are about 390 metres away, and Victoria County Memorial Hospital is about 300 metres away, so be ready to pull over for an ambulance. Baddeck Academy is about 550 metres from the office. Our 46.0 km practice route is mostly rural. From Campbell Street it climbs out along Old Margaree Road, West Side Baddeck Road and Big Baddeck Road and drives that loop twice. Practice holding a steady speed on two-lane country roads, setting up early for curves, and watching for driveways, farm vehicles and wildlife. Coming back into the village, slow down well before Campbell Street.
Common questions
Baddeck road test FAQ
What are the hours at Baddeck?
The province lists: Mon–Thu 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment. Check novascotia.ca before you go, especially around holidays and in bad weather.
How do I book a road test?
Book online at novascotia.ca/book-a-road-test, or call 1-800-898-7668 (local 902-424-5851), Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Class 5 road test costs $52.54 including HST and takes about 30 minutes. You can reschedule or cancel for free up to 48 hours before; with less notice you have to pay again when you rebook.
What do I need to bring?
You supply the vehicle. Bring your valid licence, proof of liability insurance, a valid vehicle permit, proof of a valid motor vehicle inspection, and your certificate from a recognized driver training school if you took a course. The examiner does a safety check of the vehicle before the test.
How long do I need my learner's licence first, and what if I fail?
Most new drivers must hold a learner's licence for 12 months before the road test. That drops to 9 months if you complete an approved driver education course and your instructor says you're ready. If your test is incomplete or unsuccessful, you must wait until the next day before booking another one.
Is a practice route available for Baddeck?
Yes. This page has a 46.0 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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