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Lower Sackville Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Lower Sackville · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Lower Sackville

Address
486 Sackville Drive, Lower Sackville, NS B4C 2R8
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

26.7 km · about 49 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Lower Sackville test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive southwest.0.03 km
  2. Turn left.0.03 km
  3. Turn left.0.05 km
  4. Turn right onto Sackville Drive/NS 1.0.32 km
  5. Turn left onto Pinehill Drive.0.74 km
  6. Turn right onto Glendale Drive.0.89 km
  7. Turn left onto Mcgee Drive.0.22 km
  8. Turn right onto Chandler Drive.0.21 km
  9. Turn right onto Nelson Drive.0.55 km
  10. Turn right onto Cobequid Road.0.15 km
  11. Turn left onto Glendale Avenue.1.03 km
  12. Take the ramp.0.79 km
  13. Keep right to take 101 West/1 West toward Lower Sackville/Windsor/Yarmouth.4.39 km
  14. Take exit 2 onto NS 354 toward Lower Sackville/Middle Sackville/Beaver Bank Road.0.8 km
  15. Turn left onto Old Sackville Road.0.63 km
  16. Turn right onto Connolly Road.0.53 km
  17. Turn right onto Sackville Drive/NS 1.0.23 km
  18. Turn left onto Beaver Bank Road/NS 354.0.74 km
  19. Turn right toward Glendale Drive.2.67 km
  20. Turn left onto Chandler Drive.0.93 km
  21. Turn right onto Nelson Drive.0.55 km
  22. Turn left onto Cobequid Road.1.53 km
  23. Turn left onto First Lake Drive.2.98 km
  24. Turn left onto Metropolitan Avenue.0.28 km
  25. Turn right onto Glendale Drive.1.34 km
  26. Turn left onto Beaver Bank Road/NS 354.0.7 km
  27. Turn right toward NS 1/Sackville Drive.0.24 km
  28. Turn left onto Connolly Road.0.26 km
  29. Turn right to stay on Connolly Road.0.27 km
  30. Turn left onto Old Sackville Road.1.69 km
  31. Turn left onto Sackville Cross Road.0.54 km
  32. Turn right onto Sackville Drive/NS 1.0.37 km
  33. Turn right.0.02 km
  34. 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 customer parking lot about 30 m from the building.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Lower Sackville

  • Sackville Drive (Route 1), four lanes at 50 km/h, is about 75 m away
  • Six sets of traffic lights within 1 km, the nearest about 250 m away
  • Highway 101 (100 km/h) about 700 m away; the practice route uses exit 2 to Beaver Bank Road
  • Buses stopping on Sackville Drive close to the office

Local tips

The Lower Sackville Access Nova Scotia office is at 486 Sackville Drive. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and the Thursday evening hours are for Registry of Motor Vehicles services only. Map data shows a customer parking lot about 30 metres from the door and bus stops on Sackville Drive close by. Sackville Drive is a four-lane, 50 km/h road with lots of driveways, so watch for cars pulling out and for buses stopping in the right lane. There are six sets of traffic lights within a kilometre. Our 26.7 km practice route covers Pinehill Drive, Glendale Drive, McGee Drive, Chandler Drive, Nelson Drive and Cobequid Road. It then takes Highway 101 to exit 2 and Beaver Bank Road (Route 354) before returning by Old Sackville Road, Connolly Road and Sackville Cross Road. Practice merging and exiting at highway speed, lane positioning before turns, and full stops at the residential intersections.

Common questions

Lower Sackville road test FAQ

What are the hours at Lower Sackville?

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 Lower Sackville?

Yes. This page has a 26.7 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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