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Gateway Rd Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Winnipeg (Gateway Rd) · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Gateway Rd

Address
40 Lexington Park (at Gateway Road), Winnipeg, MB R2G 4J1
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
MPI
Hours & phone
Office Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Walk-in knowledge tests Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Road tests by appointment; Saturday appointments are available in Winnipeg.
204-985-7000 (MPI, Winnipeg); TTY 204-985-8832
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

18.0 km · about 43 min

This is a practice test route that starts and ends at the Gateway Rd test centre.

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Gateway Rd test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive east.0.05 km
  2. Turn left.0.07 km
  3. Turn left onto Lexington Park.0.31 km
  4. Turn left onto Gateway Road.0.68 km
  5. Turn right onto McLeod Avenue.1.86 km
  6. Turn left onto Henderson Highway/Route 42.1.07 km
  7. Turn left onto Dunrobin Avenue.1.75 km
  8. Turn left onto Raleigh Street.1.99 km
  9. Turn left onto Springfield Road.1.14 km
  10. Turn left onto Rothesay Street.0.89 km
  11. Turn right onto McLeod Avenue.0.37 km
  12. Turn left onto Roch Street.0.28 km
  13. Turn right onto Colvin Avenue.0.3 km
  14. Turn left onto Brazier Street.0.37 km
  15. Turn left onto Roberta Avenue.1.49 km
  16. Turn right onto Raleigh Street.0.63 km
  17. Turn left onto Kimberly Avenue.0.05 km
  18. Turn right onto Gateway Road.0.21 km
  19. Turn left onto Concordia Avenue.1.17 km
  20. Turn left onto Louelda Street.1.48 km
  21. Turn left onto McLeod Avenue.0.23 km
  22. Turn right onto Brunswick Street.0.47 km
  23. Turn left onto Burnett Avenue.0.6 km
  24. Turn right onto Gateway Road.0.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Lexington Park.0.19 km
  26. Turn right.0.08 km
  27. Turn left.0.08 km
  28. Your destination is on the left.

Test-day preparation

Before you leave

  • Confirm your appointment and test type with MPI.
  • 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 Gateway Rd

  • Traffic signals at Gateway Rd and Springfield Rd, about 330 m away
  • Gateway Road is a 2–4 lane road at 60 km/h
  • Traffic signals at Chief Peguis Trail and Gateway Rd, about 740 m away
  • Roundabouts on Gateway Road, about 1 km away
  • Railway level crossings about 1 km away
  • John De Graff School and Springfield Heights School, about 1 km away

Local tips

The Gateway Road Service Centre is at 40 Lexington Park, just off Gateway Road in northeast Winnipeg. MPI lists office hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on weekdays, and it's the Winnipeg centre that takes walk-in knowledge tests, from 7:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. on weekdays. Saturday road test appointments are offered in Winnipeg. Gateway Road is a 60 km/h road of two to four lanes, with traffic lights at Springfield Road about 330 metres away and at Chief Peguis Trail about 740 metres away. There are also roundabouts on Gateway Road about a kilometre from the centre, so practice choosing your lane early and yielding on entry. John De Graff and Springfield Heights schools are both about a kilometre away. Our 18.0 km practice route uses Henderson Highway, Springfield Road and Raleigh Street, then works through the residential streets of North Kildonan.

Common questions

Gateway Rd road test FAQ

What are the hours at Gateway Rd?

MPI lists Office Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Walk-in knowledge tests Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m.. Road tests are by appointment on weekdays, with Saturday appointments in Winnipeg. Check mpi.mb.ca for holiday closures.

How do I book a road test?

Book online through MPI's appointment site, at an Autopac agent, or by phone at 204-985-7000. You can book up to 60 days ahead. Check in 15 minutes before your appointment.

What do I need to bring?

A valid Class 5 learner (5L) or intermediate (5A) licence, the vehicle's registration certificate, and a supervising driver for check-in. The vehicle needs a working passenger-seat headrest for the examiner.

Can I take my road test outside Winnipeg?

No. MPI says Winnipeg residents must take their Class 5 road test at a Winnipeg Service Centre.

Can I walk in for a knowledge test here?

Yes. MPI says walk-in knowledge tests are accepted at the Gateway Service Centre, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:15 p.m. Buy the test first at a Service Centre or Autopac agent, then bring proof of purchase and valid ID.

Is a practice route available for Gateway Rd?

Yes. This page has a 18.0 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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