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Sydney Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Sydney · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Sydney

Address
Mi'kma'ki Place – Seventh Exchange, 280 Kenikala Crescent, Suite 1100, Membertou, NS B1S 3W8
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

6.9 km · about 13 min

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

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

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive southeast on Kenikala Crescent.0.05 km
  2. Enter the roundabout and take the 4th exit onto Churchill Drive.0.59 km
  3. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Churchill Drive.0.2 km
  4. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Churchill Drive.0.41 km
  5. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Churchill Drive.2.06 km
  6. Turn left onto Alexandra Street/NS 327.1.68 km
  7. Bear left onto Alexandra Street/NS 327. Continue on NS 327.0.05 km
  8. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Gabarus Highway/NS 327.0.2 km
  9. Turn left to take the NS 125 ramp.0.75 km
  10. Take exit 7A onto Churchill Drive toward Membertou.0.38 km
  11. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Churchill Drive.0.5 km
  12. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Kenikala Crescent.0.07 km
  13. 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.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Sydney

  • A roundabout about 130 m away, with more about 600–750 m away; the practice route goes through eight roundabouts
  • Highway 125 (100 km/h) about 485 m away; the practice route uses it from Gabarus Highway to exit 7A
  • About eight pedestrian crossings within 800 m
  • Maupeltuewey Kina'matno'kuom school is about 730 m away

Local tips

The Sydney Access Nova Scotia office has moved. It's now at Mi'kma'ki Place – Seventh Exchange, 280 Kenikala Crescent, Suite 1100, in Membertou. Older listings still give 380 Kings Road, the former office, so check your booking confirmation and don't go to the old address. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; the Thursday evening hours are for Registry of Motor Vehicles services only. Roundabouts are the big thing to practice here. Our 6.9 km practice route goes through eight of them. It follows Kenikala Crescent and Churchill Drive through a chain of roundabouts to Alexandra Street (Route 327) and Gabarus Highway, then takes the ramp onto Highway 125 and leaves at exit 7A to come back along Churchill Drive. At each roundabout, slow down on the approach, yield to traffic already in the circle, count your exits and signal before you leave. On the highway, match your speed on the ramp before you merge. There are about eight pedestrian crossings within 800 metres, and Maupeltuewey Kina'matno'kuom school is about 730 metres away.

Common questions

Sydney road test FAQ

What are the hours at Sydney?

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 Sydney?

Yes. This page has a 6.9 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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