New Brunswick Drive Test Routes

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New Brunswick road tests are run out of local SNB test locations, and every one uses different streets, intersections, and parking spots. Pick your city 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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New Brunswick Class 7 & Class 5 road test practice routes

Booking your Service New Brunswick 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 actual New Brunswick test locations, 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 New Brunswick driving instructors and recent test-takers, GPS data collected near each test location, 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 New Brunswick's Graduated Licensing Program works

New Brunswick's graduated licence system runs through two restricted levels before you reach a full Class 5, and it's worth knowing upfront: there's only one road test in the entire process.

  • Level 1 (Class 7 Level 1): Available from age 16, after passing a written knowledge test (40 questions across two sections: road rules and road signs, needing at least 16 out of 20 correct on each). You must drive with a supervisor who holds a Class 5 or better licence and at least 3 years of experience, can't carry any other passengers, can't drive between midnight and 5 a.m., and face zero tolerance for impairment. Minimum hold: 12 months, or 8 months if you complete a recognized driver training course.
  • Level 2 (Class 7 Level 2): Earned by passing the road test, the only one you'll take on your way to a full licence. You can carry up to 3 passengers, with only 1 allowed in the front seat, and night driving opens up once you're 21, supervised by an experienced driver, driving to or from work or school, or covered by an exemption from the Registrar. Zero tolerance for impairment still applies. Minimum hold: 12 months.
  • Class 5 (full licence): No second road test required. Once you've completed your minimum time at Level 2, you simply apply for your Class 5 licence.

All told, expect a minimum of 24 months from your first Level 1 licence to a full Class 5.

What's actually tested on the road test

Since this is the only road test standing between you and a full licence, it carries more weight than a typical "first step" test. Examiners assess your steering control, observation, and how you handle:

  • Parallel parking
  • Lane changes
  • Reversing
  • General vehicle control through a predetermined route

The test itself usually runs 30 to 45 minutes. Your vehicle needs to be mechanically sound and will be inspected beforehand: working lights, signals, brakes, and windshield wipers, a clean interior, and no warning lights lit up on the dashboard.

How to book your road test

Book your basic road test online through Service New Brunswick for $25 plus HST, the same price as booking in person. If you don't pass, you can attempt again after 1 day, and a third attempt requires a 1 week wait; after three unsuccessful attempts, you'll need to book your next try in person rather than online. Once you pass, wait a minimum of 4 business days, then visit any SNB office with the required documentation to complete a vision test and get your Level 2 licence.

Why practice by test location?

Every SNB test location draws its road test from the streets immediately around it, so a route built for Moncton looks nothing like one built for Saint John or a smaller New Brunswick town. That's why every route package is built around one specific test location. Find your city 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 New Brunswick road test

  • Treat this as the test that matters. Since there's no second road test to fall back on, give this one your full preparation.
  • Practice parallel parking until it's automatic. It's one of the core manoeuvres examiners are watching for.
  • Shoulder check every time you change lanes or reverse, not just a glance at the mirrors.
  • Check your vehicle before you arrive. A dashboard warning light or a non-working signal can end your test before it starts.
  • Drive smoothly and confidently. Hesitation stands out just as much as risky driving does.
  • Know your knowledge test cold too. You need at least 16 out of 20 correct on both the road rules and road signs sections just to get your Level 1.

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