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Truro Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Truro · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Truro

Address
15 Alderbrook Drive, Truro, NS B2N 5L4
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

18.8 km · about 38 min

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

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

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive southwest.0.06 km
  2. Turn right.0.07 km
  3. Turn right onto Truro Heights Connector.1.74 km
  4. Enter the roundabout and take the 1st exit onto Willow Street/NS 2.0.37 km
  5. Turn left onto Glenwood Drive.1.44 km
  6. Turn right onto Young Street.0.16 km
  7. Turn right to stay on Young Street.1.09 km
  8. Turn right onto William Barnhill Drive.1.88 km
  9. Turn right onto Willow Street/NS 2.1.7 km
  10. Turn right onto Glenwood Drive.1.2 km
  11. Turn left onto Pleasant Street.0.68 km
  12. Turn right onto Melrose Terrace.0.24 km
  13. Turn right onto Young Street.1.93 km
  14. Turn right onto William Barnhill Drive.1.57 km
  15. Turn right onto Crossley Avenue.0.51 km
  16. Turn right onto Blakeney Drive.0.26 km
  17. Turn left onto Polymer Road.0.33 km
  18. Turn left onto Upham Drive.0.41 km
  19. Turn right onto Willow Street/NS 2.1.21 km
  20. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto McClures Mills Road.1.79 km
  21. Turn left.0.07 km
  22. Turn left.0.06 km
  23. 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 320 m from the centre.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Truro

  • Highway 102 (100 km/h) about 470 m away, with ramps about 300 m away
  • Traffic lights about 305 m and 315 m away on the Truro Heights Connector
  • Roundabouts about 1.6 km away; the practice route uses them to reach Willow Street and McClures Mills Road
  • Colchester East Hants Health Centre is about 720 m away, so watch for ambulances

Local tips

The Truro Access Nova Scotia office is at 15 Alderbrook Drive in Truro Heights, on the west side of Highway 102. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alderbrook Drive isn't in the open map data yet, so our map pin uses the start point of the local practice route; check your booking confirmation if you're unsure. This area is built around highway traffic. Highway 102 runs about 470 metres away at 100 km/h, and its ramps and two sets of traffic lights on the Truro Heights Connector are about 300 metres from the office. The Colchester East Hants Health Centre is about 720 metres away, so be ready to pull over for an ambulance. Our 18.8 km practice route takes the Truro Heights Connector to a roundabout onto Willow Street (Route 2). It then works through Glenwood Drive, Young Street, William Barnhill Drive, Pleasant Street and Melrose Terrace before Crossley Avenue, Blakeney Drive, Polymer Road and Upham Drive. It finishes through a second roundabout onto McClures Mills Road. Practice choosing your lane before each roundabout.

Common questions

Truro road test FAQ

What are the hours at Truro?

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 Truro?

Yes. This page has a 18.8 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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