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McKnight Registry Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Calgary (McKnight Registry) · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

McKnight Registry

Address
118 - 425 Aviation Rd NE, Calgary, Alberta, T2E 5T5
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Alberta Registry
Hours & phone
Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
403-277-7777 (McKnight Registry)
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

26.1 km · about 51 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the McKnight Registry test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive west.0.06 km
  2. Turn right.0.08 km
  3. Turn left.0.1 km
  4. Turn left onto Aviation Boulevard NE.0.13 km
  5. Turn right onto McKnight Boulevard NE.3.56 km
  6. Turn left onto John Laurie Boulevard NW.0.9 km
  7. Take the exit.0.27 km
  8. Keep left to take 14 Street NW.0.81 km
  9. Turn left onto Northmount Drive NW.0.16 km
  10. Bear right onto Cambrian Drive NW.0.37 km
  11. Turn left onto 31 Avenue NW.0.14 km
  12. Turn right onto 10 Street NW.0.12 km
  13. Turn right onto Cambrian Drive NW.0.68 km
  14. Turn right onto 14 Street NW.3.11 km
  15. Turn right onto 64 Avenue NW.2.55 km
  16. Take the 2 South ramp toward Deerfoot Trail.0.84 km
  17. Take exit 261 toward McKnight Boulevard.0.39 km
  18. Keep left to take McKnight Boulevard East.0.59 km
  19. Keep right to take exit 261A onto McKnight Boulevard East.0.07 km
  20. Keep right to take exit 261A onto McKnight Boulevard East.0.4 km
  21. Bear left.0.07 km
  22. Make a sharp left onto McKnight Boulevard NE.1.11 km
  23. Turn left onto Edmonton Trail NE.1.27 km
  24. Turn right onto 36 Avenue NE.0.17 km
  25. Turn right to stay on 36 Avenue NE.0.2 km
  26. Turn left onto 2 Street NE.0.39 km
  27. Turn right onto 32 Avenue NE.0.45 km
  28. Continue onto 32 Avenue NW.
  29. Turn left onto Centre B Street NW.0.19 km
  30. Turn right onto 34 Avenue NW.0.1 km
  31. Turn left onto Centre Street N.3.01 km
  32. Turn right onto 64 Avenue NE.1.76 km
  33. Turn right onto 11 Street NE.1.51 km
  34. Turn left onto 49 Avenue NE.0.36 km
  35. Turn right.0.08 km
  36. Turn left.0.06 km
  37. 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 15 to 65 m from the registry.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near McKnight Registry

  • McKnight Boulevard NE about 40 m away, posted at 70 km/h
  • Deerfoot Trail NE (Highway 2) about 665 m away, posted at 100 km/h
  • 14 sets of traffic lights within 1 km, the nearest about 165 m away
  • 12 stop signs within 1.2 km

Local tips

McKnight Registry is at 118 - 425 Aviation Rd NE in Calgary, and the first thing to know is speed: McKnight Boulevard NE, about 40 m away, is posted at 70 km/h, and Deerfoot Trail NE, about 665 m away, at 100 km/h. Hours vary, so call 403-277-7777 to confirm, and book ahead because road tests are by appointment. Within a kilometre there are 14 sets of traffic lights, the nearest about 165 m away, plus 12 stop signs within 1.2 km, so expect to switch often between stopping and accelerating. Map data shows a bridge on McKnight Boulevard NE about 645 m away and railway level crossings about 1 km and 1.2 km out; at the tracks, slow down, look both ways and never stop on them. Our 26.1 km practice route follows Aviation Boulevard NE onto McKnight Boulevard NE and across to John Laurie Boulevard NW and Northmount Drive NW, then returns through 14 Street NW, Edmonton Trail NE, Centre Street N and 64 Avenue NE. It includes a ramp toward Deerfoot Trail, so practice building speed on the ramp and merging into a safe gap.

Common questions

McKnight Registry road test FAQ

What are the hours at McKnight Registry?

Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call McKnight Registry at 403-277-7777 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through McKnight Registry'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 McKnight Registry?

Yes. This page has a 26.1 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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