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NW Registry Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Calgary (NW Registry) · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

NW Registry

Address
140-12024 Symons Valley Road NW, Calgary, Alberta, T3P 0A3
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Alberta Registry
Hours & phone
Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
403-571-9120 (NW Registry)
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

39.2 km · about 60 min

This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the NW Registry test centre.

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the NW Registry test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive east.0.22 km
  2. Turn right.0.12 km
  3. Turn left onto Symons Valley Road NW.0.23 km
  4. Take the 201 West/Stoney Trail ramp.2.91 km
  5. Take exit 46 onto Sarcee Trail.0.59 km
  6. Keep left to take Sarcee Trail South.0.16 km
  7. Turn left onto Sarcee Trail NW.1.64 km
  8. Take the exit on the left.0.19 km
  9. Turn left onto Country Hills Boulevard NW.0.44 km
  10. Turn right onto Edgepark Boulevard NW.1.76 km
  11. Turn left onto Edgemont Boulevard NW.1.35 km
  12. Turn left onto Shaganappi Trail NW.3.31 km
  13. Take the 201 East/Stoney Trail ramp.1.38 km
  14. Take exit 50 onto Beddington Trail/Symons Valley Road.0.41 km
  15. Keep left to take Symons Valley Road North.0.33 km
  16. Turn left onto Beddington Trail NW.0.12 km
  17. Take the 201 West/Stoney Trail ramp.3.18 km
  18. Take exit 46 onto Sarcee Trail.0.59 km
  19. Keep left to take Sarcee Trail South.0.16 km
  20. Turn left onto Sarcee Trail NW.0.26 km
  21. Take the 201 East/Stoney Trail ramp.1.58 km
  22. Take exit 48 toward Shaganappi Trail.0.85 km
  23. Turn left onto Shaganappi Trail NW.1.32 km
  24. Turn left onto Sherwood Gate NW.0.64 km
  25. Turn right onto Sherwood Boulevard NW.0.82 km
  26. Turn left onto Sherview Drive NW.0.26 km
  27. Turn right onto Sherwood Boulevard NW.0.26 km
  28. Turn left onto Sarcee Trail NW.2.72 km
  29. Take the exit on the left.0.19 km
  30. Turn left onto Country Hills Boulevard NW.0.44 km
  31. Turn right onto Edgepark Boulevard NW.1.76 km
  32. Turn left onto Edgemont Boulevard NW.1.35 km
  33. Turn left onto Shaganappi Trail NW.1.8 km
  34. Bear right.1.54 km
  35. Continue onto Country Hills Boulevard NW.0.39 km
  36. Take the exit.0.45 km
  37. Keep left at the fork.0.15 km
  38. Turn left onto Beddington Trail NW.2.95 km
  39. Turn right.0.37 km
  40. Your destination is on the right.

Test-day preparation

Before you leave

  • Confirm your appointment and test type with Alberta Registry.
  • Bring the required licence and a safe, insured vehicle.
  • Arrive early enough to park, check in, and settle your nerves.
  • Follow road signs and your examiner’s directions on the day.

Getting there

Parking & access

  • Parking: Map data shows parking lots about 15 to 90 m from the registry.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near NW Registry

  • Symons Valley Road NW at 60 km/h, about 30 m away
  • 27 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 35 m away
  • Kenneth D Taylor school about 650 m away
  • Bridges on Symons Valley Parkway NW and Beddington Trail NW, about 725 m and 770 m away

Local tips

NW Registry is at 140-12024 Symons Valley Road NW in Calgary, and you join Symons Valley Road NW, posted at 60 km/h, almost straight away. Lights come quickly here: there are 27 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest only about 35 metres away. Get into your lane early and watch for turning traffic. Kenneth D Taylor school is about 650 metres away, so watch for students on weekdays. Bridges on Symons Valley Parkway NW and Beddington Trail NW are about 725 and 770 metres away. The registry's hours vary, so call 403-571-9120 before you go to confirm, and remember that road tests are by appointment. Our 39.2 km practice route turns onto Symons Valley Road NW, takes the ramp onto Stoney Trail, exits to Sarcee Trail NW, then works through Country Hills Boulevard NW, Edgemont Boulevard NW, Shaganappi Trail NW and Beddington Trail NW. Because the route uses the Stoney Trail ramps several times, it is ideal for practicing speed matching, shoulder checks and confident merges.

Common questions

NW Registry road test FAQ

What are the hours at NW Registry?

Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call NW Registry at 403-571-9120 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through NW Registry's road test booking page (the "Official booking" button on this page, also listed on alberta.ca), or in person at the registry. You'll need your 9-digit MVID number, printed near the barcode on your licence, and any outstanding Government of Alberta fines must be paid first. Registry agents set their own road test fees, up to the maximum in the province's Registry Agent Product Catalogue, so confirm the fee when you book.

What do I need for the road test?

A vehicle that meets all legal and safety requirements, plus the documents listed on the registry's road test information sheet and in your confirmation letter. The information sheet also covers eligibility, fees, and the registry's cancellation and no-show policies.

How long do I need my learner's licence first, and how is the test marked?

You must have held a Class 7 learner's licence for at least one year and be at least 16 (with a parent's or guardian's written consent if you're under 18). You fail the Class 5 road test with more than 75 points, or automatically if you endanger someone, drive unsafely or break traffic laws. After you pass the road test and a vision test, you get a probationary Class 5-GDL licence, which you hold for at least two years.

Is a practice route available for NW Registry?

Yes. This page has a 39.2 km Class 5 practice test route that starts and ends at the centre, with a map and turn-by-turn directions.

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