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Riverbend Registries Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Calgary (Riverbend Registries) · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Riverbend Registries

Address
228 - 8338 18 St SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2C 4E4
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Alberta Registry
Hours & phone
Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
403-720-3315 (Riverbend Registries)
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

35.6 km · about 58 min

This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Riverbend Registries test centre.

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Riverbend Registries test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive south.0.04 km
  2. Turn right.0.05 km
  3. Turn left.0.05 km
  4. Turn right.0.1 km
  5. Turn right onto 18 Street SE.0.42 km
  6. Take the 8 West ramp toward Glenmore Trail.1.78 km
  7. Take the 2 exit toward Deerfoot Trail.0.3 km
  8. Keep right to take 2 toward Deerfoot Trail North.3.41 km
  9. Take exit 251 toward Peigan Trail/Barlow Trail South.0.43 km
  10. Continue on Peigan Trail SE.0.14 km
  11. Turn left onto 26 Street SE.0.48 km
  12. Turn right onto Dover Ridge Drive SE.0.54 km
  13. Turn left onto 28 Street SE.0.18 km
  14. Turn right onto Doverthorn Way SE.0.25 km
  15. Turn right to stay on Doverthorn Way SE.0.11 km
  16. Turn left onto Dover Ridge Drive SE.0.45 km
  17. Turn right onto 36 Street SE.0.8 km
  18. Turn left onto Peigan Trail SE.1.08 km
  19. Bear right onto 52 Street SE.2.44 km
  20. Turn right onto 68 Avenue SE.0.41 km
  21. Turn left onto 48 Street SE.0.51 km
  22. Turn right onto 72 Avenue SE.1.24 km
  23. Turn left onto Barlow Trail SE.0.96 km
  24. Bear right toward Glenmore Trail West.2.01 km
  25. Take the 18 Street East exit.0.49 km
  26. Keep right to take North 18 Street East.1.44 km
  27. Turn right onto 66 Avenue SE.0.14 km
  28. Turn left onto 19 Street SE.0.4 km
  29. Turn right onto Millican Road SE.0.34 km
  30. Turn left onto Ogden Road SE.0.78 km
  31. Turn left onto 50 Avenue SE.1.21 km
  32. Turn left onto Barlow Trail SE.0.67 km
  33. Turn right toward Peigan Trail East.2.87 km
  34. Bear right onto 52 Street SE.1.88 km
  35. Turn right onto 61 Avenue SE.1.83 km
  36. Turn left onto Barlow Trail SE.2.02 km
  37. Bear right toward Glenmore Trail West.2.01 km
  38. Take the 18 Street East exit.0.57 km
  39. Turn left onto 18 Street SE.0.27 km
  40. Turn left to take the 8 East/Glenmore Trail ramp.0.25 km
  41. Turn right onto Rivercrest Drive SE.0.18 km
  42. Turn right.0.05 km
  43. Turn right.0.04 km
  44. 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 a parking lot about 185 m from the registry.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Riverbend Registries

  • Glenmore Trail SE, three lanes at 80 km/h, about 230 m away
  • A bridge on 18 Street SE about 280 m away
  • Holy Angels School about 530 m away and Riverbend School about 695 m away
  • 25 marked crosswalks nearby

Local tips

Riverbend Registries, at 228 - 8338 18 St SE in Calgary, is very close to Glenmore Trail SE, a three-lane road posted at 80 km/h about 230 metres away. 18 Street SE, about 110 metres from the registry, is posted at 60 km/h and crosses a bridge about 280 metres away. Hours vary, so call 403-720-3315 to confirm before you go, and remember that road tests are by appointment. There are eight sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 255 metres away, plus 25 marked crosswalks and eight stop signs. Holy Angels School is about 530 metres away and Riverbend School about 695 metres away, so slow down for students on weekdays. Our 35.6 km practice route turns onto 18 Street SE and takes the Glenmore Trail ramp, uses the Deerfoot Trail exit to reach Peigan Trail SE, then works through Dover Ridge Drive SE, 36 Street SE, Barlow Trail SE and Ogden Road SE. With several ramps and exits, it is great practice for reading signs early and positioning yourself in the correct lane.

Common questions

Riverbend Registries road test FAQ

What are the hours at Riverbend Registries?

Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call Riverbend Registries at 403-720-3315 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through Riverbend 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 Riverbend Registries?

Yes. This page has a 35.6 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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