Alberta Registry · Sylvan Lake

Sylvan Lake Registries Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Sylvan Lake Registries · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Sylvan Lake Registries

Address
150 Pelican Pl, Sylvan Lake, Alberta, T4S 1K2
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Alberta Registry
Hours & phone
Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
403-887-2102 (Sylvan Lake Registries)

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

73.2 km · about 101 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Sylvan Lake Registries test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive north.0.15 km
  2. Turn left onto Perry Drive.0.1 km
  3. Turn right onto 50 Street.0.93 km
  4. Turn right onto 50 Avenue.2.01 km
  5. Turn right onto 33 Street.0.32 km
  6. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit toward 11A East/Red Deer.4.66 km
  7. Turn right onto Range Road 10.2.44 km
  8. Turn left onto Township Road 384A.1.43 km
  9. Turn right onto Range Road 285.1.64 km
  10. Turn left onto Highway 11/11/David Thompson Highway.3.24 km
  11. Turn right onto Range Road 283.2.45 km
  12. Turn right onto Burnt Lake Trail.12.49 km
  13. Turn right onto Range Road 14/781. Continue on Range Road 14.3.97 km
  14. Enter the roundabout and take the 2nd exit onto 50 Street.2.18 km
  15. Turn right onto 45 Avenue.0.47 km
  16. Turn left.0.17 km
  17. Turn right onto 46 Avenue.0.23 km
  18. Turn left.0.17 km
  19. Turn right onto 47 Avenue.0.91 km
  20. Turn left onto Highway 20/20.0.71 km
  21. Turn right onto Cuendet Industrial Way.0.12 km
  22. Turn left onto Industrial Drive.0.45 km
  23. Turn left onto Sylvaire Close.0.1 km
  24. Enter Highway 20 and take the 1st exit onto Highway 20/20.0.37 km
  25. Turn right toward 11A East/Red Deer.6.11 km
  26. Turn right onto Range Road 285.3.39 km
  27. Drive south.0.69 km
  28. Turn left onto Highway 11/11/David Thompson Highway.1.62 km
  29. Turn right onto Range Road 284.2.65 km
  30. Turn right onto Burnt Lake Trail.9.16 km
  31. Turn right onto Range Road 13.4.39 km
  32. Continue onto Highway 20.0.48 km
  33. Turn left onto Memorial Trail.1.65 km
  34. Turn right onto 50 Street.1.04 km
  35. Turn right onto Perry Drive.0.1 km
  36. Turn right.0.15 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.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near Sylvan Lake Registries

  • Four schools within about 655 m, the nearest about 250 m away
  • Roundabouts about 450 m and 680 m away
  • Sylvan Lake Fire Hall No. 1 about 385 m away
  • 83 marked crosswalks nearby

Local tips

Schools surround Sylvan Lake Registries at 150 Pelican Pl. Lighthouse Christian Academy is about 250 metres away, Steffie Woima Elementary School about 385 metres, Beacon Hill Elementary School about 595 metres and H.J. Cody School about 655 metres. Watch for students on weekdays, and with 83 marked crosswalks nearby, be ready to stop for pedestrians. 50 Street, about 90 metres away, is posted at only 40 km/h. Roundabouts are about 450 and 680 metres from the registry; yield to vehicles already in them and signal your exit. Sylvan Lake Fire Hall No. 1 is about 385 metres away, so pull over if a fire truck comes up behind you. Hours vary, so call 403-887-2102 to confirm, and road tests are by appointment. Our 73.2 km practice route follows Perry Drive, 50 Street, 50 Avenue and 33 Street, goes through a roundabout toward Highway 11A, then uses Range Road 10, the David Thompson Highway (Highway 11), Burnt Lake Trail and Highway 20. It is a long drive, so practice staying focused and checking mirrors regularly at highway speeds.

Common questions

Sylvan Lake Registries road test FAQ

What are the hours at Sylvan Lake Registries?

Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call Sylvan Lake Registries at 403-887-2102 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through Sylvan Lake 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 Sylvan Lake Registries?

Yes. This page has a 73.2 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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