Book a Road Test

Who can book a road test online

You can make an online booking for a road test at any Access Nova Scotia location that offers driver examination and testing, and with partner road test providers if you want to book one of these options:

Option	Description	Test Duration	Cost (HST included)
Class 5	Cars, pickup trucks, sports utility vehicles (SUVs) and vans weighing 14,000 kg or less	30 minutes	$52.54
Class 5 with Condition 15 (for heavy trailers)	Cars, pickup trucks, sports utility vehicles and vans with approval for a heavy trailer, valid for towing a trailer over 4,500 kg	60 minutes	$52.54
Class 1	Semi-trailers and tractor-trailer combinations	90 minutes	$52.54
Class 2	Buses with more than 24 passengers, excluding school buses	90 minutes	$52.54
School Bus	School buses or school-purpose buses	90 minutes	$52.54
Class 3	Large trucks weighing more than 14,000 kg (dump truck, cement truck, garbage truck)	90 minutes	$52.54
Class 3 with Condition 15 (for heavy trailers)	Large trucks weighing more than 14,000 kg (dump truck, cement truck, garbage truck) with approval for towing a trailer over 4,500 kg	90 minutes	$52.54
Class 4	Ambulances and small buses which have a seat capacity of less than 24 passengers	60 minutes	$52.54
Motorcycle learner’s (balance test) *	Balance motorcycle test (Class LM) is required to get a learner’s motorcycle licence	30 minutes	$52.54
Advanced motorcycle*	The advanced motorcycle test (Class 6) is needed to exit the learner phase of a motorcycle licence	30 minutes	$52.54
Interview	Required if the Registry of Motor Vehicles has required an interview to be completed	90 minutes	$68.10

*Motorcycle road tests are typically available between April and November, depending on weather and road conditions.

If you are looking to book for a different class of driver's licence or need support, call:

• Toll-free: 1-800-898-7668
• Toll-free TTY: 1-877-404-0867
• Local: 902-424-5851
• Hours: Monday to Fridays between 8:30AM to 4:30PM, excluding holidays

To view your booking or make a change to an existing road test booking visit Reschedule a Road Test.

Who should not book a road test online?

• You do not need to book a road test if you are eligible to exchange your licence from any province in Canada or other location listed here
• If you have an incomplete or unsuccessful road test, you must wait until the next day before you can book another road test
• We will do what we can to make adjustments for medical, cultural or religious needs, as the law allows. To make a booking with adjustment needs, call:
  • Toll-free: 1-800-898-7668
  • Toll-free TTY: 1-877-404-0867
  • Local: 902-424-5851
  • Hours: Monday to Fridays between 8:30AM to 4:30PM, excluding holidays

Before you take your test: Required Information and Documents

Vehicles are not provided for the road test. You must bring a vehicle you will use for the road test.

Make sure to bring the following documents to the road test:

• Valid driver’s licence
• Documents for the vehicle you will use for your road test:
• Proof of motor vehicle liability insurance
• Valid vehicle permit or temporary permit
• Proof of valid motor vehicle inspection
• Certificate of completion from a recognized Driver Training School (if applicable)
• A Driver's Medical Exam Report completed in the last 6 months if you are booking an appointment for a Class 1, 2, 2B, 3 or 4 licence

Before the road test, a Safety Check of your vehicle will be conducted even if you have a valid motor vehicle inspection.

How to pay for your road test

When you book your test online, you can choose to pay with one of these options:

• Pay online with a credit card (recommended) – Use our new Book a Road Test payment tool to pay securely with a credit card. Once you start the booking process below, you'll be guided to the payment page.
• Pay in-person – Visit any Access Nova Scotia or Registry of Motor Vehicles location to pay with cash, debit, cheque or other non-credit card methods. You'll receive a road test receipt number to enter during booking.

The cost for the road test for all classes is $52.54 (HST included). The cost for an interview is $68.10 (HST included).

How to book your road test if you have already paid

Have you already paid for your road test?

• If you paid in-person or paid using the Pay for a Road test service and have not booked your road test yet, start the booking process below, and enter your road test receipt number when prompted.
• If you've already paid and booked, you can reschedule your road test online.

Do you want to pay for another type of road test?

• Visit the Pay for a Road Test Receipt to pay online for a Road Test for all Classes of vehicles.

Clear any fines or fees before booking

Make sure all outstanding fines or reinstatement fees are paid before booking your road test. You will not be able to receive or upgrade your driver’s licence after the test unless they are paid.

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If you have questions or need to book a road test over the phone, call:

• Toll-free: 1-800-898-7668
• Toll-free TTY: 1-877-404-0867
• Local: 902-424-5851
• Mondays to Fridays between 8:30AM to 4:30PM, excluding holidays