The North Bay DriveTest Centre is located at New North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502, North Bay ON P1A 3V2 — on the Lakeshore Dr commercial strip in North Bay, near the Algonquin Ave intersection. The centre handles road tests, knowledge tests, motorcycle tests, and commercial vehicle tests for North Bay and Nipissing District. If testing Nov–Apr, expect potential winter road conditions.
Booking is online only at drivetest.ca. Verify current hours before visiting.
Pass rates at this centre are not reliably reported in third-party sources. Arrive well-prepared: study the Ontario driver's handbook and practise with free online tests.
Always verify current hours and availability at drivetest.ca before visiting.
Map & Directions
What to Bring
Before visiting North Bay DriveTest Centre, make sure you have the required documents and payment. Requirements vary by test type but typically include two pieces of government-issued ID, proof of Ontario residency, and the test fee. For road tests, bring a roadworthy vehicle with valid plates, registration, and insurance.
Check the official DriveTest Ontario website for the complete and current list of required documents: https://drivetest.ca.
G2 & G Test Route Guide
DriveTest and the MTO do not publish official routes — the maps and steps below reflect roads commonly used near the North Bay centre based on the local road network and test-taker reports. Study aid only.
Exit New North Bay Mall onto Lakeshore Dr — main commercial strip (60 km/h) with frequent driveways
Lakeshore Dr to Algonquin Ave — major arterial intersection; multi-lane, signal-controlled
Algonquin Ave to McKeown Ave — urban corridor with residential mix
Residential side streets — parallel park, 3-point turn, stop-sign compliance
Return via Lakeshore Dr
Key Skills to Practise
Lakeshore Dr / Algonquin Ave arterial traffic — multi-lane corridor; hold speed, signal all turns, check mirrors frequently.
McKeown Ave residential area — watch for cyclists, pedestrians; come to full stops at stop signs.
Winter conditions (Nov–Apr) — North Bay receives significant snowfall; allow extra stopping distance if testing in winter.
Note (late 2025): The G road test is temporarily modified and currently does not include highway driving at this centre. The highway section below describes the standard G test, for when it resumes.
Route Steps (surface roads + highway)
All G2 surface roads above (Lakeshore Dr → Algonquin Ave → McKeown Ave → residential)
On-ramp to Hwy 11/17 — build to highway speed on the merge ramp
Highway run with lane changes; exit and return via Lakeshore Dr
Key Skills to Practise
Hwy 11/17 merge (G only) — accelerate to highway speed on the on-ramp before merging; the 11/17 runs at 100 km/h.
Highway lane changes — signal, mirrors, blind-spot check, maintain speed.
Off-ramp exit — move right well in advance; decelerate on the ramp only.
Where can I park at North Bay DriveTest Centre (New North Bay Mall)? +
Free parking is available in the New North Bay Mall lot at 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502. Look for DriveTest signage near the Algonquin Ave entrance. Arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
What is the hardest part of the North Bay G2 test? +
The Lakeshore Dr / Algonquin Ave area involves multi-lane traffic with signal-controlled intersections at 60 km/h. McKeown Ave and residential streets require full stops at stop signs and careful attention to pedestrians.
Does the North Bay G test include highway driving (Hwy 11/17)? +
The standard G route near North Bay typically uses Hwy 11/17. Note (late 2025): highway driving is temporarily suspended for G tests province-wide — verify the current format when you book at drivetest.ca.
Does winter weather affect the driving test in North Bay? +
Yes. North Bay receives significant snowfall (typically November to April). Tests are conducted in winter conditions — allow extra stopping distance, brake gently, and drive conservatively throughout the test.
Independent resource. LicenceReady is not affiliated with DriveTest Ontario or the MTO. Route information is for study purposes only and reflects roads commonly used near this centre — not officially published routes. Pass rates are unofficial estimates from third-party sources. Verify all test details at drivetest.ca.
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