1. By car

North West Castle Hotel, Port Rodie, DG9 8EH. From the A75 follow Cairnryan Road around Loch Ryan harbour, then turn into the hotel forecourt beside the police station. Pay‑and‑display bays are on your left—buy a ticket and meet the examiner in reception.

2. By public transport

• Bus – McGill’s 500 & 416 run hourly from Dumfries and Girvan, terminating at Port Rodie (two‑minute walk).
• Ferry – Stena Line Belfast ↔ Cairnryan docks six miles north; McGill’s X74 shuttle connects directly to Port Rodie.

3. Cycling / walking

The waterfront path forming NCN Route 73 skirts the hotel—lockable hoops stand beside the ferry ticket office.

1. A75 roundabout at Lochryan Rd

• Typical slip‑up – selecting the inside lane for town then cutting across freight traffic to the port.
• Quick fix – choose lane 2 for ferry terminal at the countdown, hold 25 mph and exit cleanly.

2. St Andrew St 20 mph town core

• Typical slip‑up – creeping past 24 mph beside the market.
• Quick fix – stay in 2nd, maintain 18 mph and anticipate pedestrian crossings.

3. Cairnryan single‑track bends

• Typical slip‑up – refusing to reverse to a passing place when meeting HGVs.
• Quick fix – spot a passing place early, reverse slowly if downhill and give a courteous wave.

1. About Stranraer Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Mobile cabin on Sheuchan St DG9 7AJ; kerbside starts; warm‑up Cairnryan ferry car‑park.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel; independent A77 & A751; emergency London Rd.

3. After You Pass

Licence 10‑12 days; Pass Plus A75 & A714.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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