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Shawnessy Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Calgary (Shawnessy) · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Shawnessy

Address
600 - 85 Shawville Blvd SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 3W5
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Alberta Registry
Hours & phone
Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
403-254-6776 (Alberta Motor Association (AMA) - Calgary Shawnessy)
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

56.3 km · about 66 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Shawnessy test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive north.0.07 km
  2. Turn right.0.15 km
  3. Turn right onto Shawville Boulevard SE.0.12 km
  4. Turn left onto 162 Avenue SE.0.08 km
  5. Take the Macleod Trail ramp.0.26 km
  6. Keep left to take Macleod Trail.1.23 km
  7. Take the 201 East/Stoney Trail exit.4.74 km
  8. Keep right to take exit 101 onto Deerfoot Trail.0.7 km
  9. Keep left to take Deerfoot Trail toward City Centre.10.54 km
  10. Take exit 245 toward Southland Drive.0.55 km
  11. Turn left onto Southland Drive SE.2.91 km
  12. Turn left onto Macleod Trail S.6.42 km
  13. Take the Sun Valley Boulevard/162 Avenue South exit.0.27 km
  14. Keep left to take Sun Valley Boulevard East.0.25 km
  15. Bear right onto Sun Valley Boulevard SE.4.06 km
  16. Turn left to take the 201 East/Stoney Trail ramp.1.98 km
  17. Keep right to take exit 101 onto Deerfoot Trail.0.7 km
  18. Keep left to take Deerfoot Trail toward City Centre.0.92 km
  19. Continue onto Deerfoot Trail SE.9.62 km
  20. Take exit 245 toward Southland Drive.0.55 km
  21. Turn left onto Southland Drive SE.0.44 km
  22. Bear right to stay on Southland Drive SE.2.47 km
  23. Turn left onto Macleod Trail S.6.42 km
  24. Take the Sun Valley Boulevard/162 Avenue South exit.0.27 km
  25. Keep right to take 162 Avenue South West.0.44 km
  26. Turn right.0.06 km
  27. Turn left.0.09 km
  28. Turn left.0.02 km
  29. 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 125 to 230 m from the registry.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Shawnessy

  • Railway level crossings about 325 m to 345 m away
  • 56 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 45 m away
  • Macleod Trail SE (80 km/h) about 310 m away
  • Fire Station 26 (Midnapore) about 625 m away

Local tips

Lights come up quickly outside the AMA Calgary Shawnessy registry at 600 - 85 Shawville Blvd SE. The nearest set is about 45 m away, and map data counts 56 sets within a kilometre. A cluster of railway level crossings lies about 325 m to 345 m away; slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. Macleod Trail SE, about 310 m from the registry, is posted at 80 km/h, while 162 Avenue SE, about 160 m away, is 60 km/h. Fire Station 26 (Midnapore) is about 625 m away and the South Calgary Health Centre about 655 m away, so be ready to pull over for emergency vehicles. Road tests are by appointment and hours vary; call 403-254-6776 to confirm. Our 56.3 km practice route uses Shawville Boulevard SE and 162 Avenue SE to reach the Macleod Trail ramp, takes the Stoney Trail exit onto Deerfoot Trail, leaves at exit 245 for Southland Drive SE, and comes back via Macleod Trail S and Sun Valley Boulevard SE. Practice picking your lane well before each exit.

Common questions

Shawnessy road test FAQ

What are the hours at Shawnessy?

Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call Alberta Motor Association (AMA) - Calgary Shawnessy at 403-254-6776 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through Alberta Motor Association (AMA) - Calgary Shawnessy'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 Shawnessy?

Yes. This page has a 56.3 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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