In short: There are 10 practice routes around the North Bay test centre. A typical route is 16.2 km and takes about 36 minutes, with 0 roundabouts per route (fewer than 38% of centres). The most common limit is 50 km/h (84% of the distance), mostly on Lakeshore Drive and Main Street East.
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North Bay test centre address
New North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502
P1A 3V2 North Bay
Arrive early with your licence and a road-ready vehicle. Always check the time and location in your booking confirmation.
Practice routes around the North Bay test centre
The practice routes start and finish at the test centre and use the roads, intersections, roundabouts and speed changes typical of the area. The examiner decides the route on the day, so use them to learn the area, not as a fixed test route.
Common roads around North Bay
How many of the 10 practice routes use the road.
Speed limits on the routes
Share of the distance per speed limit.
Drive the North Bay routes with voice navigation before your test
What to practise for the road test in North Bay
- Roundabouts: about 0 per route, close to average. Practise lane choice and signalling your exit.
- Learn the main roads, such as Lakeshore Drive and Main Street East: where lanes split and where the limit changes.
- Manoeuvres: practise a three-point turn, roadside stop and parallel parking until they feel routine. What the road test includes.
- Drive full test-length runs without your accompanying driver giving directions, so you get used to driving on your own.
Read also: how the G2 road test works and G2 road test tips.
Nearby test centres
| Centre | Distance | Typical route | Roundabouts/route |
|---|---|---|---|
| G2 road test Sudbury | 119 km | 19.9 km | 1.1 |
| G2 road test Barrie | 218 km | 15.9 km | 0 |
| G2 road test Peterborough | 239 km | 15.1 km | 0 |
| G2 road test Newmarket | 247 km | 15.9 km | 0 |
| G2 road test Oshawa | 269 km | 14.6 km | 0 |
| G2 road test Toronto Port Union | 277 km | 14.6 km | 0 |
G2 road test in North Bay: questions
Where is the North Bay test centre?
The address is New North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502, North Bay P1A 3V2. Always check the location in your booking.
How long are the practice routes around North Bay?
The 10 practice routes are typically 16.2 km and take about 36 minutes to drive.
Which roads are common around the North Bay test centre?
Most used on the practice routes: Lakeshore Drive, Main Street East, Judge Avenue, McIntyre Street East, Fisher Street.
Does the examiner drive these exact routes?
No. The examiner decides the route on the day. The practice routes use roads and intersections typical around the centre, so the area feels familiar.
Can I practise the North Bay routes with navigation?
Yes. The G2 test routes app has the routes around the test centre with voice navigation, so you can practise them with your accompanying driver.
Drive the routes around North Bay with voice navigation
The app guides you around the test centre with voice navigation, so you and your accompanying driver can practise the roads, roundabouts and speed changes before the test.
- Practice routes around Ontario test centres
- Turn-by-turn voice navigation
- Mock tests with feedback after every drive