Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 4 original DVSA-published routes from The Fire Station, East Cathcart Street, Buckie.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Newlands Lane
At end of road, turn right
3
Harbour St
At roundabout, turn right
4
Well Rd
Turn left
5
High St
Turn right
6
Cameron Crescent
Take the 3rd left
7
Steinbeck Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
High St
At end of road, turn right
9
A98
Turn left
10
Unclassified Rd (after hotel signed
Keith)
Turn left
11
Unclassified Rd (by Lone House)
At end of road, turn left
12
Keith Rd
At end of road, turn right
13
A98
Turn left
14
A990 (signed Portgordon)
Turn right
15
Crown St / Tannachy Terrace
Turn left
16
Richmond Place
Turn left
17
Tannachy Brae
At end of road, turn right
18
West High St / Gordon St / A90
Take the 2nd right
19
Bus Brae (after Grampian Foods)
At end of road, turn left
20
Seaview Rd / Land St
At roundabout, turn left
21
West Church St
At roundabout, turn right
22
High St
Take the 2nd left
23
East Cathcart St
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Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Newlands Lane
At end of road, turn right
3
Harbour Rd
Turn left
4
Linn Crescent
At roundabout, turn left
5
Cunningholes
At roundabout, turn left
6
March Rd
Take the 2nd right
7
Freuchny Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
Rathburn St / Great Eastern Rd /
Findochty / Strathlene Rd
Take the 2nd left
9
Seaview Rd
At end of road, turn left
10
Station Rd
Turn right
11
Hall St
Turn left
12
MacKenzie St
At end of road, turn left
13
Hall St
Turn right
14
Dyce Crescent
At end of road, turn left
15
Station Rd
At end of road, turn left
16
A942 Portknockie
Turn right
17
King Edward Terrace
At end of road, turn right
18
Bridge St
At end of road, turn right
19
A98
Take the 4th right
20
March Rd (opp LGV sign)
At roundabout, turn left
21
Cunningholes
At roundabout, turn right
22
Linn Crescent
Turn right
23
Harbour Rd
At end of road, turn left
24
East Church St
At roundabout, turn left
25
High St
Take the 2nd left
26
East Cathcart St
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DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Cathcart Grove
Turn right
3
Newlands Lane
At end of road, turn right
4
Harbour Rd
Turn left
5
Lynn Crescent
Turn left
6
Cunningholes Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
7
Rathven Rd
Turn left
8
March Rd (Ind. Est)
Take the 3rd right
9
Rathven Rd
At roundabout, turn right
10
March Rd / McLaren Brae
Turn right
11
Freuchny Rd
At end of road, turn right
12
Rathburn St / Reidhaven St / Great
Eastern Rd / Findochty
Turn right
13
Netherton Rd
Turn left
14
Station Rd (signposted Findochty)
Turn left
15
Seaview Terrace
At end of road, turn right
16
Station Rd
At end of road, turn right
17
Portknockie Rd
Turn left
18
Bede Rd
At end of road, turn right
19
Main Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
20
Cunningholes Rd
At roundabout, turn right
21
Linn Crescent
At end of road, turn right
22
Harbour Rd
At end of road, turn left
23
East Church St
At roundabout, turn left
24
High St
Take the 2nd left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Newlands Lane
Turn left
3
Garden Lane
At end of road, turn right
4
East Cathcart St
Take the 2nd left
5
High St
Turn right
6
Cameron Crescent
Take the 3rd left
7
Steinbeck Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
High St
At end of road, turn left
9
Main Rd A98 (Cullen)
Take the 3rd left
10
A942 (see sign for Fraserburgh &
Portknockie)
Take the 2nd right
11
Seafield Terrace
Turn left
12
Admiralty St
At end of road, turn right
13
Seafield Terrace
At end of road, turn right
14
Church St / A942 Portknockie,
Findoch & Portlesie into Buckie
15
A942 Great Eastern Rd/Reidhaven
St/Path St
Turn left
16
Freuchy Rd
At end of road, turn right
17
East Church St
At roundabout, turn left
18
High St
Take the 2nd left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 4 routes.
Residential
82%
A-Roads
8%
Town / B-Roads
10%
What to Expect at Buckie
- With 4.0 roundabouts per route on average, Buckie is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 3 has the highest concentration with 5, including East Church St.
- At 56%, the pass rate here is 8.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Buckie one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- Familiarise yourself with High St, Newlands Lane and East Cathcart St before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- Routes here range from 19 to 27 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Buckie Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Exit Choice at Cunningholes
The roundabout at Cunningholes appears regularly across Buckie test routes. Approach with your mirrors checked and your exit planned — examiners are watching for hesitation, late signalling and poor lane discipline here.
2
Speed and Awareness on A942 (see sign for Fraserburgh & Portknockie)
A942 (see sign for Fraserburgh & Portknockie) is a regular feature of the Buckie test and covers the kind of driving that examiners pay close attention to. Parked vehicles, emerging side roads and varying speed limits are all things to prepare for along this stretch.
3
Priority Judgement at A942 Great Eastern Rd/Reidhaven St/Path St
A942 Great Eastern Rd/Reidhaven St/Path St features as a turning or junction point on multiple routes. The road can feel busy at times, so approach with your speed already reduced, mirrors already checked and a clear view of what is coming — do not emerge on hope.
4
Positioning at Cunningholes Rd
The approach to Cunningholes Rd is where preparation pays off. Candidates who have practised the routes know which lane to be in before they arrive — those who have not often find themselves making last-minute adjustments that attract examiner attention.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| High St | 4 / 4 | Left turn | |
| Newlands Lane | 4 / 4 | Right turn | |
| East Cathcart St | 3 / 4 | Straight ahead | |
| East Church St | 3 / 4 | Roundabout | |
| A98 | 2 / 4 | Left turn | |
| Cameron Crescent | 2 / 4 | Left turn | |
| Freuchny Rd | 2 / 4 | Right turn | |
| Harbour Rd | 2 / 4 | Left turn | |
| Linn Crescent | 2 / 4 | Right turn | |
| Station Rd | 2 / 4 | Right turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 16 roundabouts across 4 routes.
East Church St
Medium
High St
Common
Buckie Test Centre
Address
Buckie Driving Test Centre
The Fire Station, East Cathcart Street, Buckie, Banffshire, AB56 1QJ
The Fire Station, East Cathcart Street, Buckie, Banffshire, AB56 1QJ
Phone
0300 200 1122
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Amenities
Disabled Access
Toilets
Tests Offered
Car
Opening Hours
- Mon 8:00–16:00
- Tue 8:00–16:00
- Wed 8:00–16:00
- Thu 8:00–16:00
- Fri 8:00–16:00
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Pass Rate
56.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
4
Car
Avg Route Length
24
Steps (19–27 range)