Alberta Registry · Hinton
Cantex Insurance & Registries Drive Test Routes (Class 5)
Hinton (Cantex Insurance & Registries) · Last verified October 31, 2026
Quick facts
Cantex Insurance & Registries
- Address
- 169 Pembina Ave, Hinton, Alberta, T7V 2B2
- Tests listed
- Class 5
- Testing body
- Alberta Registry
- Hours & phone
- Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
780-865-2271 (Cantex Insurance & Registries)
Practice route
Class 5 practice test route
This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Cantex Insurance & Registries test centre.
Turn-by-turn directions
- Drive north on Switzer Drive.0.19 km
- Turn left onto 16/Yellowhead Highway.4.76 km
- Turn left onto Bighorn Highway/40.4.91 km
- Turn left onto Cold Creek Road/Range Road 253B.4.71 km
- Bear left onto Robb Road/Range Road 251A.3.33 km
- Continue onto Robb Road.
- Make a sharp right to stay on Robb Road.0.47 km
- Turn left onto Switzer Drive.0.92 km
- Turn left onto 16/Yellowhead Highway.4.76 km
- Turn left onto Bighorn Highway/40.4.91 km
- Turn left onto Cold Creek Road/Range Road 253B.4.71 km
- Bear left onto Robb Road/Range Road 251A. Continue on Robb Road.3.8 km
- Turn left onto Switzer Drive.0.73 km
- Your destination is on the left.
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 55 m from the registry, with others about 170 and 220 m away.
Know the area
Roads to be ready for near Cantex Insurance & Registries
- Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16) about 160 m away, posted 60 km/h
- Hinton Healthcare Centre about 195 m away
- Mountain View School about 270 m away
- Railway level crossings about 710 m away
Local tips
Cantex Insurance & Registries is at 169 Pembina Ave in Hinton, just about 160 m from the Yellowhead Highway (Highway 16), which is posted at 60 km/h there. Before you visit, call 780-865-2271, as hours vary; road tests are by appointment. The Hinton Healthcare Centre is about 195 m away, so watch for ambulances and be ready to pull over and stop. Mountain View School is about 270 m from the registry, and Gerard Redmond Community Catholic School about 545 m, so look for students on weekdays. Traffic lights are about 175 and 190 m away. Map data shows railway level crossings about 710 m away; slow down, look both ways and never stop on the tracks. A roundabout lies about 875 m away, where you should yield to traffic already in the circle. Our 38.2 km practice route uses Switzer Drive to join the Yellowhead Highway, then follows the Bighorn Highway (Highway 40), Cold Creek Road and Robb Road before coming back. Practice merging onto the highway and keeping a good following distance at the higher speeds.
Common questions
Cantex Insurance & Registries road test FAQ
What are the hours at Cantex Insurance & Registries?
Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call Cantex Insurance & Registries at 780-865-2271 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.
How do I book a road test?
Book online through Cantex Insurance & Registries'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 Cantex Insurance & Registries?
Yes. This page has a 38.2 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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