MPI · Winnipeg
Main Street Drive Test Routes (Class 5)
Winnipeg (Main Street) · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Main Street
- Address
- 1284 Main Street, Winnipeg, MB R2W 3T3
- 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
Practice route
Class 5 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Main Street test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive northeast.0.04 km
- Turn right onto Church Avenue.0.09 km
- Turn right onto Main Street/Route 52.0.89 km
- Turn right onto Burrows Avenue.2.39 km
- Turn left onto Battery Street.0.26 km
- Turn left onto Pritchard Avenue.0.6 km
- Turn left onto Arlington Street.1.12 km
- Turn right onto Church Avenue.0.61 km
- Turn right onto McGregor Street.0.32 km
- Turn left onto Mountain Avenue.1.01 km
- Turn right onto Charles Street.0.38 km
- Turn right onto Aberdeen Avenue.0.4 km
- Turn left onto Salter Street/Route 62.0.33 km
- Turn right onto Manitoba Avenue.0.4 km
- Turn left onto Andrews Street.0.18 km
- Turn right onto Selkirk Avenue.0.81 km
- Turn right onto Arlington Street.0.51 km
- Turn left onto Aberdeen Avenue.0.2 km
- Turn right onto Sinclair Street.0.1 km
- Turn right onto Redwood Avenue.0.8 km
- Turn left onto McGregor Street.1.01 km
- Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue.1.09 km
- Turn right onto Main Street/Route 52.0.4 km
- Turn right onto Church Avenue.0.09 km
- Turn left.0.04 km
- 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 customer parking lots right beside the building.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Main Street
- Main Street (Route 52) is a four-lane road at 60 km/h
- Champlain School about 200 m away and Machray School about 390 m away
- Traffic signals at Cathedral Ave and Main St, about 250 m away
- Traffic signals at Main St and Mountain Ave, about 300 m away
- A traffic circle about 300 m away
- Traffic signals at Inkster Blvd and Main St, about 650 m away
Local tips
The Main Street Service Centre is at 1284 Main Street in Winnipeg's North End. 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 customer parking right beside the building. Main Street here is Route 52, four lanes wide with a 60 km/h limit, and there are traffic lights at Cathedral Avenue about 250 metres away and at Mountain Avenue about 300 metres away. Schools are close: Champlain School is about 200 metres from the centre and Machray School about 390 metres, so watch for school zones and children crossing on weekdays. Our 14.1 km practice route turns off Main onto Church and Burrows avenues, then threads through the North End on McGregor, Salter, Selkirk Avenue and Redwood, so practice four-way stops, narrow residential streets and parked cars as well as the busy arterials.
Common questions
Main Street road test FAQ
What are the hours at Main Street?
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 Main Street?
Yes. This page has a 14.1 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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