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Alberta Registry · Calgary

The Registry Office Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Calgary (The Registry Office) · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

The Registry Office

Address
630 8- Longview Common SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2X 4S7
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Alberta Registry
Hours & phone
Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
403-251-0311 (The Registry Office)
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

37.4 km · about 59 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the The Registry Office test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive west on Longview Common SE.0.01 km
  2. Turn right onto Aldersyde Gate SE.0.2 km
  3. Turn left onto 210 Avenue SE.0.57 km
  4. Turn right onto 2A/Macleod Trail S.5.33 km
  5. Take the exit toward Shawnessy Boulevard/Midlake Boulevard.0.41 km
  6. Turn left onto Midlake Boulevard SE.1.3 km
  7. Continue onto Shawnessy Boulevard SW.0.01 km
  8. Turn left to stay on Shawnessy Boulevard SW.0.95 km
  9. Turn left to take the Macleod Trail South ramp.4.72 km
  10. Turn right toward 194 Avenue South West.1.27 km
  11. Turn left onto Silverton Glen Gate SW.0.28 km
  12. Enter Belmont Street SW and take the 1st exit onto Belmont Boulevard SW.0.66 km
  13. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Yorkville Common SW.0.18 km
  14. Turn right onto Yorkville Park SW.0.29 km
  15. Turn right onto Yorkville Boulevard SW.0.41 km
  16. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Yorkville Boulevard SW.0.28 km
  17. Turn right onto 194 Avenue SW.2.71 km
  18. Turn left onto 2A/Macleod Trail S.3.28 km
  19. Continue onto Macleod Trail SE.0.91 km
  20. Take the exit toward Shawnessy Boulevard/Midlake Boulevard.0.41 km
  21. Turn left onto Midlake Boulevard SE.1.77 km
  22. Turn left onto Shawinigan Drive SW.0.12 km
  23. Turn right onto Shannon Hill SW.0.09 km
  24. Turn left to stay on Shannon Hill SW.0.16 km
  25. Turn left.0.05 km
  26. Turn right.0.21 km
  27. Turn left onto Shannon Road SW.0.01 km
  28. Turn right onto Shannon Link SW.0.11 km
  29. Turn right onto Shannon Common SW.0.09 km
  30. Turn left to stay on Shannon Common SW.0.1 km
  31. Turn right onto Shannon Avenue SW.0.3 km
  32. Turn left onto James McKevitt Road SW.0.64 km
  33. Bear right to stay on James McKevitt Road SW.1.7 km
  34. Turn left onto Spruce Meadows Way SW.1.26 km
  35. Turn left onto 194 Avenue SW.1.54 km
  36. Turn right onto Sheriff King Street SW.0.33 km
  37. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sheriff King Street SW.0.5 km
  38. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto Sheriff King Street SW.0.85 km
  39. Turn left onto 210 Avenue SW.3.2 km
  40. Turn right.0.12 km
  41. Turn right onto Longview Common SE.0.12 km
  42. 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 a parking lot about 190 m from the registry.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near The Registry Office

  • Traffic lights about 25 m from the registry, with 18 within a kilometre
  • Roundabouts about 300 m, 365 m, 425 m and 550 m away
  • Macleod Trail S (Highway 2A), three lanes at 90 km/h, about 350 m away
  • Walden Fire Station No. 43 about 470 m away

Local tips

Four roundabouts lie within about 550 metres of The Registry Office at 630 8- Longview Common SE in Calgary, the closest about 300 metres away and others at about 365 and 425 metres. Approach each one slowly, yield to traffic already in it and signal before you exit. Traffic lights are very close too, the nearest only about 25 metres from the registry. Macleod Trail S, which is Highway 2A, is about 350 metres away with three lanes and a 90 km/h limit. Walden Fire Station No. 43 is about 470 metres away, so be prepared to pull over, and All Saints High School is about 655 metres away. With 78 marked crosswalks nearby, keep watching for pedestrians. Hours vary at this registry, so call 403-251-0311 to confirm; road tests are by appointment. Our 37.4 km practice route takes Aldersyde Gate SE and 210 Avenue SE to Macleod Trail S, exits toward Midlake Boulevard SE and Shawnessy Boulevard SW, then uses the roundabouts on Yorkville Boulevard SW and Sheriff King Street SW. Practice keeping a safe gap at the 90 km/h speeds on Macleod Trail.

Common questions

The Registry Office road test FAQ

What are the hours at The Registry Office?

Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call The Registry Office at 403-251-0311 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through The Registry Office'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 The Registry Office?

Yes. This page has a 37.4 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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