British Columbia Drive Test Routes

Find your ICBC office

BC road tests are run out of local ICBC driver licensing offices, and every one uses different streets, intersections, and parking spots. Pick your city and office below for turn-by-turn practice routes built around your exact location, delivered straight to your phone with no app required.

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British Columbia Class 7 & Class 5 road test practice routes

Booking your ICBC road test is only half the job. The real edge on test day comes from already knowing the streets, intersections, and turns your examiner is about to take you through. Below you'll find practice routes built around the actual ICBC driver licensing offices across BC, so you can rehearse the same roads before you ever get in the car with an examiner.

Real routes, delivered straight to your phone

Every route in this collection is built from a mix of first-hand feedback from BC driving instructors and recent test-takers, GPS data collected near each ICBC office, and, where available, footage of real road tests that's been manually reviewed and mapped for accuracy.

Unlike some route providers, we don't lock this behind a separate app. Buy a route package here and you'll get an instant digital download you can open directly in Google Maps on any phone, Android or iPhone, and follow turn-by-turn, the same way you'd navigate to a friend's house. No app store install, no account, no subscription.

How BC's Graduated Licensing Program works

Almost every new driver in BC goes through the same process, officially known as the Graduated Licensing Program:

  • L (Learner): Available from age 16. Earned by passing the knowledge test (40 out of 50 questions) and a vision screening. L drivers must always drive with a qualified supervisor, maintain zero blood alcohol and zero blood drug concentration, and can't use personal electronic devices, even hands-free.
  • N (Novice): Earned by passing the Class 7 road test after holding your L for at least 12 months. N drivers can drive solo, but the zero alcohol and drug rules, and the no-device rule, still apply.
  • Full licence: Earned by passing the Class 5 road test after holding your N for at least 24 months with a clean record, or 18 months if you complete an approved driver training program.

Since June 9, 2026, all passenger vehicle knowledge tests (Class 5 and Class 7) can be taken online instead of in person.

A change worth knowing about: the second road test is being phased out

ICBC is rolling out a change that removes the Class 5 road test requirement for N drivers with a clean driving record. In its place, a 12 month period applies where new drivers need to demonstrate safe driving behaviour rather than book a second test. The legislation enabling this has passed, and ICBC has said it's still finalizing the rollout, so if this applies to you, watch for a letter from ICBC with your specific details rather than assuming your test is cancelled. Our Class 5 route packages are still useful if you fall outside this exemption, or if you'd simply rather be over-prepared.

What's actually tested on the Class 7 road test

The Class 7 road test checks what ICBC calls see-think-do skills: observation, hazard perception, speed control, space margins, steering, and communication. Before you even start driving, the examiner checks that you know where your controls are, that you're wearing your seatbelt, and that your seat, mirrors, and head restraint are adjusted properly.

By the time you sit this test you'll have held your L for at least a year, and ICBC recommends at least 60 hours of practice behind the wheel before you book it.

What's actually tested on the Class 5 road test

The Class 5 road test runs longer, usually 35 to 45 minutes, and covers both city and highway driving. You'll be assessed on:

  • Intersections without signs, intersections with stop signs, and larger intersections controlled by traffic lights
  • Parallel parking
  • Merging, lane changes, and maintaining speed on the highway
  • Spotting and calling out hazards when asked
  • Basic vehicle checks, such as signal lights, the horn, and the parking brake

Why practice by ICBC office?

Each ICBC driver licensing office draws its road tests from the streets immediately around it, so a route built for Burnaby's Lougheed Highway office looks nothing like one built for Squamish. That's why every route package is built around one specific ICBC office. Find your city and office in this collection, and you're practicing the actual intersections, merge points, and parking spots you're likely to see on test day.

Tips for passing your BC road test

  • Do your pre-trip check out loud. Point to your mirrors, seatbelt, and controls as you adjust them. Examiners are watching for this before you even pull away from the curb.
  • Come to a full stop at every stop sign and red light before the line. Rolling stops are one of the most common reasons drivers lose points.
  • Shoulder check every time you change lanes, merge, or pull away from a curb, not just a glance at the mirrors.
  • Practice parallel parking on an actual street, not just an empty lot. It's a core part of the Class 5 test.
  • Call out hazards when asked. If your examiner asks you to point out hazards, narrate what you see rather than staying silent.
  • Drive winter routes in winter. Coastal rain and interior snow both show up on test day, and examiners expect you to adjust your speed and following distance accordingly.

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