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Alberta Registry · Calgary

The Registry Depot Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Calgary (The Registry Depot) · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

The Registry Depot

Address
BAY 4 - 3012 17 Ave SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2A 0P9
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
Alberta Registry
Hours & phone
Hours vary by registry; phone ahead to confirm. Road tests by appointment.
403-273-3730 (The Registry Depot)
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

23.7 km · about 57 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the The Registry Depot test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive east.0.02 km
  2. Turn left.0.08 km
  3. Turn right onto 16 Avenue SE.0.51 km
  4. Turn left onto 35 Street SE.0.17 km
  5. Turn right onto 14 Avenue SE.0.11 km
  6. Turn left onto 36 Street SE.1.19 km
  7. Turn right onto Memorial Drive E.1.85 km
  8. Turn left onto 52 Street NE.0.22 km
  9. Turn right onto 4 Avenue NE.0.58 km
  10. Turn left onto Maidstone Drive NE.0.28 km
  11. Continue onto Madeira Gate NE.0.08 km
  12. Turn left onto Madeira Drive NE.0.14 km
  13. Turn right onto Madeira Road NE.0.28 km
  14. Turn left onto Madigan Drive NE.0.59 km
  15. Turn left onto 52 Street NE.3.03 km
  16. Turn right onto 20 Avenue SE.0.41 km
  17. Turn left onto 48 Street SE.0.26 km
  18. Turn right onto 23 Avenue SE.0.15 km
  19. Turn right to stay on 23 Avenue SE.0.25 km
  20. Turn right onto 44 Street SE.0.53 km
  21. Turn left onto 17 Avenue SE.0.81 km
  22. Turn right onto 36 Street SE.2.73 km
  23. Turn right onto Marbank Drive NE.1.67 km
  24. Turn right onto 52 Street NE.1.02 km
  25. Turn left onto Memorial Drive E.0.99 km
  26. Turn right onto Penbrooke Drive SE.0.22 km
  27. Turn right onto 2 Avenue SE.0.09 km
  28. Turn left onto Pensville Road SE.0.22 km
  29. Turn left to stay on Pensville Road SE.0.09 km
  30. Turn right onto 5 Avenue SE.0.83 km
  31. Turn left onto 52 Street SE.1.26 km
  32. Turn right onto 17 Avenue SE.0.81 km
  33. Turn left onto 44 Street SE.0.36 km
  34. Turn right onto 21 Avenue SE.0.05 km
  35. Turn right.0.17 km
  36. Turn left onto 19 Avenue SE.0.15 km
  37. Turn right onto 42 Street SE.0.18 km
  38. Turn left onto 17 Avenue SE.1.1 km
  39. Keep right to stay on 17 Avenue SE.0.16 km
  40. Turn right.0.08 km
  41. Turn right.0.01 km
  42. 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 parking lots about 55 to 75 m from the registry.

Know the area

Roads to be ready for near The Registry Depot

  • Bishop Kidd School about 200 m away
  • 42 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 125 m away
  • 89 marked crosswalks and 52 stop signs nearby
  • Bridge on 17 Avenue SE about 680 m away

Local tips

A school sits very close to The Registry Depot, in Bay 4 at 3012 17 Ave SE in Calgary: Bishop Kidd School is only about 200 m away, so on weekdays slow down and expect students near the road. 17 Avenue SE, about 90 m from the registry, has a 50 km/h limit. Map data counts 42 sets of traffic lights within a kilometre, the nearest about 125 m away, along with 89 marked crosswalks and 52 stop signs nearby, so practice smooth, complete stops and look left, right and left again before moving off. A bridge on 17 Avenue SE is about 680 m away, and Fire Station 23 (Southview) is about 980 m off; pull to the right for any emergency vehicle. Hours vary, so call 403-273-3730 to confirm, and note that road tests are by appointment. Our 23.7 km practice route uses 16 Avenue SE, 35 Street SE and 36 Street SE to reach Memorial Drive E, then 52 Street NE and Madeira Drive NE before returning on 17 Avenue SE. The many short turns are useful for practicing lane position after each corner.

Common questions

The Registry Depot road test FAQ

What are the hours at The Registry Depot?

Alberta doesn't publish hours for each registry, and they vary. Call The Registry Depot at 403-273-3730 to confirm before you go. Road tests are by appointment.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through The Registry Depot'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 The Registry Depot?

Yes. This page has a 23.7 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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