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Glace Bay Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Glace Bay · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Glace Bay

Address
Glace Bay Fire Hall, 87 Reserve Street, Glace Bay, NS B1A 3B9
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Access Nova Scotia
Hours & phone
Road tests only, by appointment (call 1-800-898-7668). No regular office hours.
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

22.0 km · about 39 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Glace Bay test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive north.0.02 km
  2. Turn left.
  3. Turn right.0.03 km
  4. Turn right onto Reserve Street/NS 4.0.13 km
  5. Turn left onto King Edward Street.1.64 km
  6. Continue onto Sterling Road.0.77 km
  7. Bear left onto West Avenue.1.14 km
  8. Turn left onto Connaught Avenue.2.26 km
  9. Turn left onto Station Street.0.34 km
  10. Turn left onto Main Street/NS 28/Trunk 28.2.59 km
  11. Turn right onto Nolans Lane.0.22 km
  12. Bear left onto Sherbrooke Street.0.13 km
  13. Turn left.0.07 km
  14. Turn right onto King Edward Street.0.1 km
  15. Turn left onto Reserve Street/NS 4.0.58 km
  16. Turn right onto Union Street.0.19 km
  17. Turn left onto May Street.0.32 km
  18. Turn left onto Catherine Street.0.6 km
  19. Turn left onto Commercial Street.0.1 km
  20. Turn right onto Duncan Street.0.14 km
  21. Turn left onto Brodie Avenue.0.25 km
  22. Continue on Minto Street.0.47 km
  23. Turn right to stay on Minto Street.0.14 km
  24. Turn right onto Sterling Road.0.95 km
  25. Bear left onto West Avenue.1.14 km
  26. Turn left onto Connaught Avenue.2.26 km
  27. Turn left onto Station Street.0.34 km
  28. Turn left onto Main Street/NS 28/Trunk 28.1.11 km
  29. Turn right onto Phalen Road.1.86 km
  30. Turn left onto Reserve Street/NS 4.2.02 km
  31. Turn right.0.06 km
  32. Turn right.0.08 km
  33. 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.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Glace Bay

  • Road tests start at a working fire hall, so watch for fire trucks leaving the station
  • Glace Bay High School and St. Anne's Elementary about 750 m away, with Glace Bay Elementary about 1.2 km away
  • Main Street (Route 28) about 630 m away, and a set of traffic lights about 360 m away
  • About nine stop-controlled intersections within 1.2 km

Local tips

Glace Bay isn't a full-time office. Road tests are given from the Glace Bay Fire Hall (Station 23) at 87 Reserve Street, by appointment only, and you book by calling 1-800-898-7668. There are no regular office hours, so don't turn up without a booking. Because this is a working fire station, never park in front of the bay doors. If you hear sirens, pull over to the right and stop until the fire trucks have passed. Reserve Street is part of Route 4, and Main Street (Route 28) is about 630 metres away. Glace Bay High School and St. Anne's Elementary are both about 750 metres from the hall. Our 22.0 km practice route uses Reserve Street, King Edward Street, Sterling Road and West Avenue, then Connaught Avenue and Main Street before returning along Union, May, Catherine and Commercial streets. There are about nine stop signs nearby, so practice full stops and careful checks at every one.

Common questions

Glace Bay road test FAQ

What are the hours at Glace Bay?

The province lists: Road tests only, by appointment (call 1-800-898-7668). No regular office hours. 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 Glace Bay?

Yes. This page has a 22.0 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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