Airdrie

How To Get There

If you’re taking lessons with a local ADI, they’ll eventually direct you towards Airdrie test centre so that you can get a taste of the local test routes and road features. If you fancy taking a look around before this happens, however, just use these directions with a sat nav.

A Bit More About Airdrie

The area of Airdrie is chock full of tricky road features that are sure to put your newfound skills to the test—from the Park Crescent roundabout right next to the test centre to the bustling roads of Coatbridge. Don’t worry about this too much, though. You’ll be more than ready once your instructor is done with you!

Looking for information about Airdrie’s public transport or local history? These resources might help:

• National Rail
• Bus
• Council
• BBC Weather
• More about Airdrie

Airdrie Test Pass Rates

If you’re getting towards the end of your learning journey, you might be wondering whether your newfound skills are truly up to snuff or not. Thanks to the DVSA’s frequent release of driving test pass rates, we can give you a rough idea of how well you might do on your big day.

See the table below to find out how learners have fared at Airdrie test centre within the last five years.

What If I Can't Go To Airdrie? 

If Airdrie test centre is no longer an ideal option for you, or you’re struggling to find an early test date there, there are other nearby alternatives including:

• Glasgow (Baillieston)
• Hamilton

What To Expect On The Day

If your instructor hasn’t had the chance to walk you through the driving test yet, or taken you on a mock test, we’ll give you a quick rundown of how your big day will go.

For starters, you and your instructor will aim to get to Airdrie test centre 10 minutes before your practical starts. This short window of time will allow you to park the car and meet up with your examiner. Before you get into the nitty gritty of the test, you’ll have to show the examiner your provisional and sign a form.

Once that’s out of the way, your test will follow this straightforward format:

• An eyesight test, where you’ll need to read a number plate from a distance of 20 metres
• Two “show me, tell me” questions covering vehicle safety and maintenance
• Twenty minutes of general driving, where you’ll be guided by the examiner, and will also need to perform one of the following manoeuvres:
  • Parallel parking
  • Bay parking
  • Pulling up on the right
• Twenty minutes of independent driving, during which you’ll either follow sat nav directions or sign posts to reach a set destination