Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 3 original DVSA-published routes from Lairg Fire Station, Main Street, Lairg.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Main St
Take the 2nd right
3
To Car Park
At end of road, turn right
4
Main St
At end of road, turn left
5
A836
Turn right
6
As839 Bridge
Turn right
7
Sallachy Rd
Turn right
8
Lairg / Ord Place
At end of road, turn left
9
A836
Turn right
10
Main St
Take the 3rd left
11
Clash Breac
At end of road, turn right
12
Main St
At end of road, turn right
13
A836
Turn right
14
Saval Rd / Manse Rd
Turn right
15
Lochside
At end of road, turn left
16
A836
Go ahead
17
Railway Car Park
Turn left
18
A839 Bridge
Take the 2nd right
19
Ord Place
At end of road, turn right
20
Bridge
At end of road, turn left
21
A836
Take the 3rd right
22
Lochside
At end of road, turn right
23
Manse Rd
At end of road, turn left
24
A836
Take the 2nd left
25
Main St
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.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Main St
Take the 2nd right
3
To Car Park
At end of road, turn right
4
A836
Turn left
5
A838
Turn right
6
Achnairn
Turn left
7
A838
At end of road, turn right
8
A836 To Lairg
Take the 2nd left
9
Manse Rd
Turn right
10
Lochside
At end of road, turn right
11
A836
Take the 2nd left
12
Main St
Take the 4th left
13
Clash Breac
At end of road, turn right
14
Main St
At end of road, turn left
15
A836
Turn right
16
A839 Bridge
Take the 2nd right
17
Ord Place
At end of road, turn right
18
Bridge
Turn left
19
A836
Turn right
20
Main St
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.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Main Street
Take the 2nd right
3
To Car Park
At end of road, turn right
4
Main Street
At end of road, turn left
5
A836
Turn right
6
Bridge
Turn right
7
Ord Place
Turn left
8
Back Road
At end of road, turn left
9
Forestry Road
At end of road, turn left
10
A839
Turn left
11
Ord Place
At end of road, turn right
12
Bridge
At end of road, turn right
13
A836
Turn right
14
Main Street
Take the 4th left
15
Clash Breac
Turn right
16
Main Street
At end of road, turn right
17
A836
Turn right
18
Manse Road
Turn right
19
Saval Road
Turn right
20
Cilmaily
At end of road, turn right
21
Manse Road
Turn left
22
Lochside
At end of road, turn right
23
A836
Turn right
24
A839 Bridge
Take the 3rd right
25
Forestry Road / Back Road
At end of road, turn left
26
Bridge
At end of road, turn left
27
A836
Turn right
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 3 routes.
Residential
68%
A-Roads
32%
What to Expect at Lairg
- With 32% of steps on A-roads, speed management and junction confidence are tested more than at many centres — higher limits and busier roads feature consistently.
- Familiarise yourself with A836, A839 Bridge and Bridge 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 21 to 28 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Lairg Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
A836 & A839 Trunk Roads
You will spend most of your test on the A836 and A839, the main Highland trunk roads through Lairg. Expect open, fast-flowing single carriageway with wide junctions and limited markings — take care with speed and road position on these rural A-roads.
2
Retrace Manoeuvres at Sallachy Road & Cemetery
On several routes you will be asked to retrace your path using a track or turning point near Sallachy Road and at the Saval Road cemetery car park. These are narrow rural turnarounds requiring confident forward and reverse control on uneven surfaces.
3
Ord Place Loop
Ord Place appears on every route, typically reached via the A839 bridge and requiring a series of turns — EOR rights and lefts — through this short residential loop. Follow each junction instruction carefully as the sequence of turns changes between routes.
4
Clash Breac & Lochside
Clash Breac and Lochside are recurring residential side roads used on all three routes. Both are quiet dead-end or loop streets requiring clean turns at end-of-road junctions — a good opportunity to demonstrate accurate observation and smooth control.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| A836 | 3 / 3 | Right turn | |
| A839 Bridge | 3 / 3 | Right turn | |
| Bridge | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Clash Breac | 3 / 3 | Right turn | |
| Lochside | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Ord Place | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| To Car Park | 3 / 3 | Right turn | |
| Main St | 2 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Manse Rd | 2 / 3 | Left turn |
Lairg Test Centre
Address
Lairg Driving Test Centre
Lairg Fire Station, Main Street, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4DB
Lairg Fire Station, Main Street, Lairg, Sutherland, IV27 4DB
Phone
0300 200 1122
DVSA general enquiries
Amenities
Disabled Access
Parking
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
%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
3
Car
Avg Route Length
25
Steps (21–28 range)