1. By car

From the A956 Wellington Road, take Moss Road into Gateway Business Park; the test‑centre cabin sits behind the Spie offices. Free visitor bays exist but fill quickly—scout the lay‑by on Moss Road as a backup.

2. By public transport

• Bus – First Aberdeen route 3 (Mastrick ↔ Cove) stops on Moss Road every 15 minutes.
• Train – Portlethen station is three miles south with 15‑minute ScotRail shuttles to Aberdeen; hop off and catch bus 3 for the final stretch.

3. Cycling / walking

NCN 1 hugs the coast through Cove Bay—join the path at Burnbanks Village and lock up at the business‑park cycle hoops.

1. Charleston Flyover merge (A90/A956)

• Typical slip‑up – lingering at 50 mph then cutting across fast‑moving dual‑carriageway traffic.
• Quick fix – build speed on the slip, mirror‑signal early and slot cleanly into the left lane.

2. Wellington Road / QE Bridge roundabout

• Typical slip‑up – sitting in the wrong lane and swerving across hatching on exit three.
• Quick fix – count exits, pick the middle or right lane for three‑quarters round, then peel off smoothly.

3. Souterhead Rd school 30 → 20 zone

• Typical slip‑up – missing the flashing wig‑wag lights at school times.
• Quick fix – cover the speedo, aim for 18 mph and be ready for children crossing.

1. About Aberdeen South (Cove) Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Based on Moss Road inside Gateway Business Park, this site offers a generous marked car park, perfect for last‑minute bay‑parking practice. You start among speed bumps and delivery vans before merging onto the busy A956 Wellington Road dual carriageway; expect brisk traffic even off‑peak. Many learners calm nerves with a loop through Cove Bay harbour before their slot.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Turn up ten minutes early. You’ll read a number plate, field a “show me, tell me” question, perform one reversing manoeuvre (often a bay‑park on‑site) and may face an emergency stop. The independent‑driving section frequently joins the A92 or Charleston fly‑over, so polish lane discipline on slip‑roads.

3. After You Pass

Digital paperwork means the licence arrives in about a fortnight. Book motorway lessons toward Stonehaven and compare black‑box insurance deals. Check DVSA stats for context.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

If you fall short, DriveBot finds the earliest retest—whether you stick with Cove or try Inverurie—so you’re back behind the wheel fast.

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