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This page lists practical driving test centres across Scotland.
Learner drivers can explore local driving test centres and practise real driving test routes designed to reflect the unique road conditions found throughout Scotland.
Driving tests in Scotland are shaped by historic city layouts, hilly terrain, variable weather conditions, and long stretches of open road. Compared with many parts of England, Scottish test routes often place greater emphasis on vehicle control, observation, and planning, particularly on roads where conditions can change quickly.
Below is a list of driving test centres located across Scotland.
Select a test centre to view available practice driving test routes for that specific location.
Driving test centres include:
Driving test routes in Scotland are notably different from those in southern England. Learner drivers taking a practical driving test in Scotland should be prepared to adapt to changing elevation, reduced road markings, and variable driving conditions.
Common features of driving test routes in Scotland include:
Hilly roads requiring strong clutch control and hill starts
Historic city streets with narrow lanes and sharp turns
Wide arterial roads connecting urban and suburban areas
Fewer traffic lights, more priority-based junctions
Long open-road sections with changing speed limits
Reduced road markings in some residential and rural areas
Weather-affected road surfaces, especially in winter
Independent driving using road signs or sat nav
In cities such as Glasgow and Edinburgh, test routes may involve complex junctions, multi-lane roads, and older street layouts. In northern and coastal areas such as Aberdeen and Inverness, routes often include open roads, roundabouts, and longer driving sections where speed choice and anticipation are closely assessed.
Practising local driving test routes in Scotland helps learner drivers become comfortable with these contrasts and avoid common test faults such as poor speed adaptation or incorrect positioning on hills and bends.
Practising driving test routes in Scotland allows learner drivers to:
Build confidence driving on hills and uneven terrain
Improve clutch control and smooth vehicle handling
Prepare for variable weather and road surface conditions
Develop stronger observation and forward planning skills
Adapt to both historic city streets and open roads
These practice routes are designed to support learner drivers and instructors preparing for practical driving tests across Scotland.
Open your practice driving test routes using Google Maps or a GPS navigation app.
Practise in different traffic conditions and at times similar to your actual test time.
Choose your driving test centre from the list above
Open the practice routes using Google Maps
Practise the routes with a qualified instructor or supervising driver
Repeat challenging sections to build confidence before the test
Routes can be accessed easily on mobile devices and used during regular driving lessons.
Yes. The practice routes are designed based on real test-area conditions commonly found across Scotland.
They are different rather than harder. Scottish tests often focus more on hills, open roads, and variable conditions rather than constant heavy traffic.
Yes. Weather conditions can change quickly, and learners are expected to demonstrate safe driving regardless of rain, wind, or reduced visibility.
Choose a driving test centre above to view available practice routes and start preparing for your practical driving test in Scotland with confidence.