Full-time centre
North Bay
Northern Ontario
North Bay, ON P1A 3V2Open in Google Maps
- In a French-designated area: you can be served in French.
- Mattawa — Town Hall, 160 Water St., Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0 · G2, Commercial B C D E F, Air brake Z
DriveTest North Bay
New North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502, North Bay, ON P1A 3V2 · Northern Ontario
By the Canada Exam Prep Editorial Team ·
- Full-time centre
- Northern Ontario
North Bay has one full-time DriveTest centre, at New North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502, North Bay. The nearest other full-time centre is Huntsville, 108 km away, and 1 DriveTest locations are within 100 km.
Travel points run from North Bay: Mattawa. They open only on set dates; check the official list before you go.
Where the centre is
New North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502
North Bay, ON P1A 3V2Open in Google Maps
Which tests can you take here?
From DriveTest's centre list.
| Test | At North Bay (fee) | Nearest other centre with this test |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge tests (G1, M1, commercial) | Yes, walk-inG1 $159.75 · M1 $78.75 · Commercial $23.75 | — |
| G2 road test | Yes$53.75 | Huntsville108 km |
| G road test | Yes$91.25 | Huntsville108 km |
| M2 motorcycle road test | Yes$53.75 | Huntsville108 km |
| M motorcycle road test | Yes$91.25 | Huntsville108 km |
| Moped / limited-speed motorcycle (L) | Yes | Huntsville108 km |
| Commercial road tests (A to F) | Yes: A, B, C, D, E, F$99.00 | Huntsville108 km |
| Air brake (Z) practical | Yes$66.00 | Huntsville108 km |
| Service in French | Yes | Sudbury119 km |
The 10 closest DriveTest locations
Centres and travel points by straight-line distance; you can book a road test at any of them. Codes: G2, G, M2, M road tests; L = moped (condition L); A–F = commercial; Z = air brake.
| Location | Distance | Compared with North Bay |
|---|---|---|
| MattawaTravel point (from North Bay) | 57 km | No G, M2, M, L |
| HuntsvilleCentre | 108 km | Same road tests as North Bay |
| Parry SoundTravel point (from Huntsville) | 111 km | Same road tests as North Bay |
| SudburyCentre | 119 km | Same road tests as North Bay |
| New LiskeardCentre | 139 km | Same road tests as North Bay |
| HaliburtonTravel point (from Huntsville) | 156 km | No G, M |
| Barry's BayTravel point (from Bancroft) | 164 km | No G, M2, M, L, A–F, Z |
| EspanolaCentre | 178 km | Same road tests as North Bay |
| BancroftCentre | 184 km | Same road tests as North Bay |
| OrilliaCentre | 184 km | Same road tests as North Bay |
Straight-line distances between DriveTest's map points.
How to book a road test at North Bay
When you book you give three locations. If North Bay is your first choice, the closest full-time centres for your second and third choices are Huntsville (108 km) and Sudbury (119 km).
Book online on drivetest.ca, by phone (647-776-0331 or 1-888-570-6110) or at any centre, with your licence number and expiry date. Cancel at least 48 hours ahead to avoid a fee.
Book a road test on drivetest.ca
Source: ontario.ca G licence
What to bring
- G1 knowledge test
- Original ID (legal name, date of birth)
- G2 road test
- G1 licence, booking confirmation, a road-ready car
- G road test
- G2 licence, a road-ready car, 5+ highway drives in the last 3 months
G1 package $159.75: knowledge test, G2 road test, five-year licence. Knowledge retake $16.00.
Taxes included; the same at every centre.
Source: DriveTest fees · ontario.ca G licence · DriveTest road tests (cars)
FAQ
DriveTest North Bay: questions
Where is the DriveTest centre in North Bay?
It is at New North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502, North Bay, ON P1A 3V2, in DriveTest's Northern Ontario region.
Can I take the motorcycle road test at North Bay?
Yes: M2 and M, from mid-May to mid-October. Nearest other centre with M2 tests: Huntsville (108 km).
Does North Bay do truck or bus (commercial) road tests?
Yes: classes A, B, C, D, E and F, plus the air brake (Z) practical. Nearest other centre with commercial tests: Huntsville (108 km).
Do I need an appointment for the G1 test at North Bay?
No. Knowledge tests are walk-in at North Bay; arrive at least an hour before closing.
Can I get service in French at North Bay?
Yes, North Bay is in a French-designated area. Next closest: Sudbury (119 km).
The next road test at North Bay is weeks away. What can I do?
Book another centre: Huntsville (108 km), Sudbury (119 km) and New Liskeard (139 km). Cancel at least 48 hours ahead to avoid a fee.