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Dartmouth Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Dartmouth · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Dartmouth

Address
250 Baker Drive, Suite 134, Dartmouth, NS B2W 6L4
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Access Nova Scotia
Hours & phone
Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Thursday evening hours to 7:00 p.m. are for Registry of Motor Vehicles services only). Road tests by appointment.
1-800-898-7668 (Registry of Motor Vehicles road test booking, toll-free) or 902-424-5851
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

14.4 km · about 35 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Dartmouth test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive north.0.27 km
  2. Turn left onto Baker Drive.1.17 km
  3. Turn right toward Norm Newman Drive.0.58 km
  4. Turn left onto Eisener Boulevard.0.24 km
  5. Turn right onto Portland Street/NS 207.0.57 km
  6. Turn left onto Spring Avenue.0.52 km
  7. Turn right onto Dorothea Drive.0.51 km
  8. Turn left onto Topsail Boulevard.0.78 km
  9. Turn left onto Mount Edward Road.0.51 km
  10. Turn left onto Spring Avenue.0.52 km
  11. Turn right onto Ellenvale Avenue.0.39 km
  12. Turn left onto Alberta Street.0.25 km
  13. Turn left onto Anderson Street.0.5 km
  14. Turn right onto Ellenvale Avenue.0.18 km
  15. Turn right onto Spring Avenue.0.25 km
  16. Turn left onto Dorothea Drive.0.82 km
  17. Turn left onto Lucien Drive.0.98 km
  18. Turn left onto Mount Edward Road.1.22 km
  19. Turn right onto Woodlawn Road.0.29 km
  20. Turn left onto Spikenard Street.0.6 km
  21. Turn right onto Valleyfield Road.0.09 km
  22. Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue.0.32 km
  23. Turn left onto Bowser Avenue.0.19 km
  24. Turn right onto Athorpe Drive.0.87 km
  25. Turn right to stay on Athorpe Drive.0.03 km
  26. Turn right onto Woodlawn Road.1.49 km
  27. Turn right.0.27 km
  28. Your destination is on the left.

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 55 m from the building.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Dartmouth

  • Highway 111 (80 km/h) is about 140 m away, with ramps about 100 m away
  • Thirteen sets of traffic lights within 1 km, the nearest about 180 m away
  • About eleven pedestrian crossings within 800 m, plus bus stops on Baker Drive
  • Portland Street (Route 207), a busy commercial road, is on the practice route

Local tips

The Dartmouth Access Nova Scotia office is in Suite 134 at 250 Baker Drive, in the Russell Lake West area off Highway 111. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and map data shows a parking lot about 55 metres from the building. Halifax Transit stops on Baker Drive are about 200 metres away if you're arriving by bus. This is one of the busier test areas in the province. Highway 111 runs about 140 metres away and its ramps about 100 metres away, there are thirteen sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, and about eleven pedestrian crossings. Our 14.4 km practice route follows Baker Drive and Eisener Boulevard onto Portland Street (Route 207). It then winds through the residential streets around Spring Avenue, Dorothea Drive, Topsail Boulevard, Mount Edward Road and Ellenvale Avenue before returning by Woodlawn Road. Practice lane changes with shoulder checks, stale green lights, and yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks.

Common questions

Dartmouth road test FAQ

What are the hours at Dartmouth?

The province lists: Mon–Fri 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Thursday evening hours to 7:00 p.m. are for Registry of Motor Vehicles services only). 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 Dartmouth?

Yes. This page has a 14.4 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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