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Registry at West 85th Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Calgary (Registry at West 85th) · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Registry at West 85th

Address
Suite 405, 8560 8A Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T3H 1T1
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Alberta Registry
Hours & phone
Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
403-295-1555 (Registry @ West 85th)
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

6.6 km · about 12 min

This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Registry at West 85th test centre.

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Registry at West 85th test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive west.
  2. Turn left.0.06 km
  3. Turn right onto 8A Avenue SW.0.08 km
  4. Turn left onto 85 Street SW.0.86 km
  5. Turn right onto Bow Trail SW.1.72 km
  6. Turn right onto 101 Street SW.1.55 km
  7. Turn right onto Old Banff Coach Road SW.1.58 km
  8. Turn right onto 85 Street SW.0.64 km
  9. Turn left onto 8A Avenue SW.0.08 km
  10. Turn left.0.06 km
  11. Turn right.
  12. You have arrived at your destination.

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 50 to 90 m from the registry.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Registry at West 85th

  • A roundabout about 280 m away
  • 56 marked crosswalks nearby
  • A kindergarten about 425 m away and St. Joan of Arc School about 560 m away
  • 24 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 170 m away

Local tips

Pedestrians are the big theme around Registry @ West 85th, at Suite 405, 8560 8A Ave SW in Calgary. Map data counts 56 marked crosswalks nearby, so scan every corner and be ready to stop. There is a kindergarten about 425 metres away and St. Joan of Arc School about 560 metres away, with West Ridge School about 605 metres away, so watch for children on weekdays. A roundabout is only about 280 metres from the registry; yield to traffic already in it and signal as you leave. 85 Street SW, about 150 metres away, is posted at 50 km/h, and Old Banff Coach Road SW, about 515 metres away, at 60 km/h. Hours at this registry vary, so call 403-295-1555 to confirm before you go; road tests are by appointment. Our 6.6 km practice route is a compact loop: 8A Avenue SW to 85 Street SW, then Bow Trail SW, 101 Street SW and Old Banff Coach Road SW, back via 85 Street SW. It only takes about 12 minutes, so repeat it several times until the lane choices feel natural.

Common questions

Registry at West 85th road test FAQ

What are the hours at Registry at West 85th?

Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call Registry @ West 85th at 403-295-1555 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through Registry @ West 85th'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 Registry at West 85th?

Yes. This page has a 6.6 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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