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Yarmouth Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Yarmouth · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Yarmouth

Address
10 Starrs Road, Suite 127, Yarmouth, NS B5A 2T4
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

26.4 km · about 49 min

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

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

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive west.0.07 km
  2. Turn left onto Starrs Road.0.59 km
  3. Turn left onto Pleasant Street.4.36 km
  4. Turn right toward Yarmouth.3.74 km
  5. Turn right onto Parade Street.1.66 km
  6. Turn left onto Willow Street.0.24 km
  7. Turn right onto John Street.0.2 km
  8. Turn right onto Main Street/NS 1/NS 3/Trunk 1. Continue on Main Street/NS 1/Trunk 1.2.5 km
  9. Turn right onto Prospect Street.0.91 km
  10. Turn left onto Brooklyn Road.2.84 km
  11. Turn right toward Yarmouth.4.47 km
  12. Continue onto Haley Road.0.38 km
  13. Turn right onto Argyle Street.1.77 km
  14. Turn right onto Main Street.2.37 km
  15. Turn right onto Herbert Street.0.14 km
  16. Turn right.0.02 km
  17. Turn right.0.05 km
  18. Turn right.0.05 km
  19. You have arrived at your destination.

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 115 m from the Provincial Building.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Yarmouth

  • Traffic lights about 85 m and 175 m away, with five sets within 1 km
  • Main Street (Trunk 1, 50 km/h) about 250 m away
  • About twelve pedestrian crossings within 800 m
  • Yarmouth Regional Hospital about 755 m away, so watch for ambulances

Local tips

The Yarmouth Access Nova Scotia office is in Suite 127 of the Provincial Building at 10 Starrs Road. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and map data shows a parking lot about 115 metres away. Starrs Road is a busy three-lane road, and there are traffic lights only about 85 and 175 metres from the building, so you'll be dealing with signals and turning lanes right from the start. Main Street, part of Trunk 1, is about 250 metres away. There are about twelve pedestrian crossings within 800 metres, and Yarmouth Regional Hospital is about 755 metres away, so watch for ambulances. Our 26.4 km practice route heads from Starrs Road onto Pleasant Street, Parade Street, Willow Street and John Street to Main Street. It then goes out along Prospect Street, Brooklyn Road and Haley Road before returning via Argyle Street, Main Street and Herbert Street. Practice picking the correct lane at multi-lane lights and slowing for pedestrians downtown.

Common questions

Yarmouth road test FAQ

What are the hours at Yarmouth?

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 Yarmouth?

Yes. This page has a 26.4 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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