1. By car

Leave the M8 at Junction 3 and follow signs for Livingston / A899. Take the Houston Industrial Estate exit, turn onto Burnside Road, then first right into Houstoun Road. The test‑centre sign appears opposite DHL. Arrive no more than 10 minutes early—HGVs use the estate roads.

2. By public transport

• Bus – First Scotland East X22/X23 (Shotts–Livingston) and Lothian Country 72 stop at Houston Road / Deer Park—a 3‑minute walk.
• Train – Livingston North (Edinburgh ↔ Glasgow) is 1.4 miles west; X23 covers the last leg in about 10 minutes.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 75 links Edinburgh and Glasgow via Livingston. Leave the traffic‑free path at Deans North Road and follow signed lanes to Houston Road. Sheffield stands sit outside Unit 7—bring a sturdy lock.

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1. A899 70 → 50 → 30 drops

Typical slip‑up – Temporary 30 mph zone over Almond Valley Bridge and fixed 50 mph cameras catch late brakers.
Quick fix – Spot each speed sign early, lift off gently and let engine‑braking settle you.

2. Lizzie Bryce Roundabout lane choice

Typical slip‑up – Two spirals merge; learners drift on exit toward Dedridge.
Quick fix – Read lane boards 150 m out, hold 25 mph and commit to your lane early.

3. Houston Road HGV pinch‑points

Typical slip‑up – Parked lorries force single file; many candidates fail to give way.
Quick fix – Scan two lorry‑lengths ahead, pick a safe gap early and commit decisively.

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1. About Livingston Test Centre

Tucked behind light‑industrial units, the centre gives a calm start before busier roads. Manoeuvres usually happen in the wide rear bays—bay parking is favoured—but parallel jobs crop up on Alderstone Road.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive 10 minutes early with your provisional licence. You’ll:

• Complete a 20 m eyesight check
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform one reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel)
• Possibly complete an emergency stop
• Drive approximately 20 minutes independently by sat‑nav or road signs

Examiners watch mirror–signal–manoeuvre discipline at every A899 merge.

3. After You Pass

With a 49% success rate, celebrate but keep learning: book Pass Plus for motorway practice on the M8/M9 and compare telematics insurance while your first‑year premium is low. West Lothian’s taxi licensing rules also offer extra earning potential if you’re considering professional driving.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

A failed test isn’t final—DriveBot scans every UK centre, from Livingston to Bathgate or Edinburgh, to lock in the earliest retest so your skills stay fresh.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Driving Test Cancellations?

DriveBot provides:

• Instant alerts the moment a slot appears
• Flexible filters for centre radius, date range and gearbox
• Stress‑free booking – DriveBot hunts while you practise

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