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Thompson Drive Test Routes (Class 5)

Thompson · Last verified October 31, 2026

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Quick facts

Thompson

Address
53 Commercial Place, Thompson, MB R8N 1N5
Tests listed
Class 5
Testing body
MPI
Hours & phone
Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Road tests by appointment.
1-800-665-2410 (MPI, toll-free)
Official booking

Practice route

Class 5 practice test route

19.5 km · about 41 min

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

Map of the Class 5 practice test route around the Thompson test centre

Turn-by-turn directions

  1. Drive northwest on Commercial Place.0.17 km
  2. Turn right onto Thompson Drive North.2.25 km
  3. Turn right onto Goldeye Crescent.0.37 km
  4. Turn right onto Arctic Drive.0.16 km
  5. Turn right onto Westwood Drive.0.28 km
  6. Turn left onto Thompson Drive North.2.51 km
  7. Turn right onto Princeton Drive.0.37 km
  8. Turn right onto Station Road.0.52 km
  9. Turn right onto Mystery Lake Road/PR 391.0.68 km
  10. Turn left onto Riverside Drive.1.68 km
  11. Turn right onto Thompson Drive North.0.7 km
  12. Turn right onto Westwood Drive.0.55 km
  13. Turn left onto Pintail Crescent.0.56 km
  14. Turn left onto Westwood Drive.0.6 km
  15. Turn right onto Arctic Drive.0.16 km
  16. Turn left onto Goldeye Crescent.0.37 km
  17. Turn right onto Thompson Drive South.1.07 km
  18. Turn right onto Oak Street.0.37 km
  19. Turn left onto Burntwood Road.0.47 km
  20. Turn right onto PTH 6/Provincial Trunk Highway 6.0.74 km
  21. Turn right onto Seal Road.0.72 km
  22. Turn right onto Cree Road.0.84 km
  23. Turn right onto Burntwood Road.0.88 km
  24. Turn left onto Mystery Lake Road/PTH 6. Continue on Mystery Lake Road.1.34 km
  25. Turn right onto Nelson Road.0.15 km
  26. Turn left to stay on Nelson Road.0.61 km
  27. Turn left onto Thompson Drive North.0.17 km
  28. Turn right onto Commercial Place.0.22 km
  29. 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 Thompson

  • Thompson Drive North is a 2–4 lane road beside the centre
  • Traffic signals at Mystery Lake Rd and Thompson Dr N, about 450 m away
  • Traffic signals at Station Rd and Princeton Dr, about 630 m away
  • Traffic signals at Thompson Dr N and Quartz St, about 730 m away
  • Railway level crossings about 1–1.3 km away
  • Provincial Trunk Highway 6 on the practice route

Local tips

Thompson's MPI Service Centre is at 53 Commercial Place, just off Thompson Drive North. MPI lists weekday hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with road tests by appointment; its mailing address is Box 760. Thompson Drive North is two to four lanes wide here. The closest traffic lights are at Mystery Lake Road, about 450 metres away, with more at Station Road and Princeton Drive and at Quartz Street within about 730 metres. Map data shows railway level crossings roughly a kilometre from the centre. Our 19.5 km practice route covers the residential streets west of Thompson Drive, then heads out on Mystery Lake Road and Highway 6 before coming back through town on Thompson Drive South and Burntwood Road. MPI sometimes cancels appointments in severe weather or poor visibility, so check mpi.mb.ca on the morning of a winter test.

Common questions

Thompson road test FAQ

What are the hours at Thompson?

MPI lists Mon–Fri 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.. Road tests are by appointment on weekdays. 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 1-800-665-2410. 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.

Is a practice route available for Thompson?

Yes. This page has a 19.5 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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