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North Bay DriveTest centre

New North Bay Mall, 300 Lakeshore Dr, Unit 502 North Bay, P1A 3V2

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Centre details and wait times

Tests and services
A, B, C, D, E, F, Z, G2, G, M2, M, LM2, LM
Hours shown by DriveTest
May to October Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM November to April Tuesday to Friday 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
French service
Listed as available

DriveTest publishes live estimated waits for inside services when available. Road-test appointments run on their booked schedule; verify current operations on the official centre list.

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Historic pass-rate context

80%G2 pass rate2,022 tests
86%G pass rate3,038 tests

These are 2022 Ministry of Transportation figures published by Ontario’s Auditor General. They are historical context, not a forecast or a centre difficulty rating.

Independent source check

Learner reports and review sources

1 source summarized
Redditr/Ontariodrivetest — North Bay G-test report ↗July 2025; comments through May 2026
Useful or encouraging signals
  • Detailed highway and city-road context
  • Discussion distinguishes G and G2 skill sets
  • A later commenter reported passing after using the post as preparation context
Cautions and limits
  • A commenter later asked whether the route was still current
  • Reported G2 parking tasks varied

Detailed 2025 report with later comments. Use it to identify road types, not a guaranteed current route.

Community comments are anecdotal and may be outdated, branch-specific or impossible to verify. DriverReady summarizes recurring themes without assigning its own rating. Open each source and make your own call.

How to practise near North Bay

Road-test routes are not fixed. Examiners can change the route for traffic, construction or operational reasons. Use the area to practise adaptable skills instead of memorizing turns.

  • Leave the centre safely while checking traffic, pedestrians and your blind spot.
  • Practise speed transitions between parking lots, residential streets and larger roads.
  • Repeat lane changes, controlled stops and turns in several nearby areas.
  • For a G test, confirm which suitable highway or higher-speed roads are accessible locally.
  • Never block centre traffic, follow test vehicles or practise illegal manoeuvres.
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Test-day reminder

Arrive with a safe, legal vehicle and your required documents. Exact check-in instructions and service availability can change, so verify the appointment and centre details directly with DriveTest.

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