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Bison Drive Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Winnipeg (Bison Drive) · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Bison Drive

Address
15 Barnes Street (at Bison Drive), Winnipeg, MB R3T 2H9
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
MPI
Hours & phone
Office Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment; Saturday appointments are available in Winnipeg.
204-985-7000 (MPI, Winnipeg); TTY 204-985-8832
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

19.2 km · about 48 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Bison Drive test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive northeast.0.07 km
  2. Turn right.0.01 km
  3. Turn right.0.15 km
  4. Turn left.0.02 km
  5. Turn right onto Barnes Street.0.84 km
  6. Turn left onto Chancellor Drive.0.79 km
  7. Turn right to stay on Chancellor Drive.0.89 km
  8. Turn left onto Pembina Highway/Route 42.0.15 km
  9. Turn right onto University Crescent.2.0 km
  10. Turn left to stay on University Crescent.0.45 km
  11. Turn left onto Chancellor Matheson Road.2.63 km
  12. Bear right onto Waverley Street/Route 80.0.34 km
  13. Turn right toward Lake Crest Road.0.17 km
  14. Turn left onto Chancellor Drive.1.99 km
  15. Turn left onto Pembina Highway/Route 42.0.15 km
  16. Turn right onto University Crescent.2.0 km
  17. Turn right to stay on University Crescent.0.19 km
  18. Turn right onto Pasadena Avenue.0.19 km
  19. Turn left onto Aurora Street.0.22 km
  20. Turn left onto Silverstone Avenue.0.11 km
  21. Turn right onto Leach Street.0.11 km
  22. Turn left onto Avila Avenue.0.26 km
  23. Turn right onto Kings Drive.0.22 km
  24. Bear right onto Kilkenny Drive.0.87 km
  25. Turn right onto Radcliffe Road.0.6 km
  26. Turn right onto Dalhousie Drive.1.82 km
  27. Continue onto Bairdmore Boulevard.
  28. Turn right to stay on Bairdmore Boulevard.0.46 km
  29. Turn right onto Keslar Road.0.58 km
  30. Turn right onto Lee Boulevard.0.54 km
  31. Turn left onto Barnes Street.0.29 km
  32. Turn right.0.02 km
  33. Turn right.
  34. Turn left.0.07 km
  35. Your destination is on the left.

Test-day preparation

Before you leave

  • Confirm your appointment and test type with MPI.
  • 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 customer parking lot right beside the building.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Bison Drive

  • Traffic signals at Barnes St and Bison Dr, about 90 m away
  • Traffic signals at Bison Dr and Markham Rd, about 100 m away
  • Bison Drive is a busy 2–4 lane road with 60–70 km/h limits
  • Railway level crossings about 480 m away
  • Chancellor Elementary School about 320 m away
  • Bison Dr / Chancellor Matheson Rd / Pembina Hwy signals about 580 m away

Local tips

The Bison Drive Service Centre is at 15 Barnes Street, just off Bison Drive in south Winnipeg near the University of Manitoba. MPI lists office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and Saturday road test appointments are offered in Winnipeg. Map data shows a customer lot right beside the building. You'll be in traffic straight away: there are lights at Barnes and Bison Drive and again at Markham Road within about 100 metres, and Bison Drive itself widens to as many as four lanes with 60 and 70 km/h limits. Railway tracks cross the area about half a kilometre away, and Chancellor Elementary School is about 320 metres from the centre. Our 19.2 km practice route uses Pembina Highway, Waverley Street and University Crescent, then winds through the residential streets of Fort Richmond, so practice lane changes on the big roads and careful stops on the quiet ones.

Common questions

Bison Drive road test FAQ

What are the hours at Bison Drive?

MPI lists Office Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.. Road tests are by appointment on weekdays, with Saturday appointments in Winnipeg. Check mpi.mb.ca for holiday closures.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through MPI's appointment site, at an Autopac agent, or by phone at 204-985-7000. You can book up to 60 days ahead. Check in 15 minutes before your appointment.

What do I need to bring?

A valid Class 5 learner (5L) or intermediate (5A) licence, the vehicle's registration certificate, and a supervising driver for check-in. The vehicle needs a working passenger-seat headrest for the examiner.

Can I take my road test outside Winnipeg?

No. MPI says Winnipeg residents must take their Class 5 road test at a Winnipeg Service Centre.

Is a practice route available for Bison Drive?

Yes. This page has a 19.2 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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