Airdrie

Airdrie Driving Test Centre, on Aitchison Street near University Hospital Monklands, throws you straight into North Lanarkshire’s busiest mix of roads. In roughly forty minutes you’ll tackle swift slip‑roads onto the A8, multi‑lane roundabouts on the A73 and steep residential climbs around Cairnhill. There’s wheelchair access and toilets but no on‑site parking, so arrange a quick drop‑off. Slots often run 10–12 weeks ahead unless you grab a cancellation.

Address

7 Aitchison Street
Sword Street
Airdrie
Lanarkshire
ML6 0DA

Nearby Test Centres
Test Offered
  • Car
  • ADI part 2
  • ADI part 3
Parking
Limited car parking spaces available
Toilets
Male and female toilets are available
Pass Rate
2015-16 45.1%
2016-17 46.3%
2017-18 47.7%
2018-19 45.5%
2019-20 45.6%
Contact

Phone number:

0300 200 1122

Email:

customerservices@dvsa.gov.uk

WhatsApp:

+44 (0)1908 787001

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Disabled Access
N/A
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How To Get There

1. By car

From the A89 follow signs for Airdrie town centre, then turn onto Aitchison Street opposite University Hospital Monklands—the test‑centre house sits at number 7. There’s no dedicated candidate parking, so arrange a safe drop‑off on Sword Street and aim to arrive ten minutes early.

2. By public transport

  • Bus – First Glasgow route 201 links Coatbridge, Airdrie and Hamilton, stopping on Aitchison Street barely two minutes from the entrance.
  • TrainAirdrie station (10‑minute walk) has frequent ScotRail services to Glasgow Queen Street and Edinburgh Waverley.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 75 follows the Airdrie–Bathgate rail path and passes within a mile of the centre—use the traffic‑free path from Caldercruix. Sheffield stands are outside the station; remember lights in winter.

Common Local Pitfalls

1. Terminus Roundabout (A73/A89)

  • Typical slip‑up – choosing the wrong lane on approach and getting forced off your intended exit.
  • Quick fix – read the destination boards two signs ahead, pick your lane early and hold a steady 20 mph through the circle.

2. A89 40 → 30 drop by Coatbridge Rd

  • Typical slip‑up – speed creeps over the new 30 mph limit as you leave the dual‑carriageway section.
  • Quick fix – come off the throttle at the “30” repeaters and use engine‑braking to settle at 28 mph before the camera.

3. Alexander St / Stirling St signalised circle

  • Typical slip‑up – hesitating at the multi‑phase lights and blocking the yellow‑box.
  • Quick fix – plan your exit before you enter, watch the lane arrows and commit smoothly as the filter arrow shows.
More You Need To Know

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

The waiting room sits in a modest terrace on Aitchison Street and there’s no on‑site car park, so you pull away from the kerb straight into a 20 mph zone—a handy first check of clutch control. Just metres later you tackle Park Crescent roundabout before heading towards Coatbridge’s busier roads. Most instructors do a calming warm‑up loop round Rawyards Park and the retail park on High Street before signing in.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bring your provisional licence and arrive ten minutes early to find kerbside parking. You’ll read a number plate, answer a “show me, tell me” question, drive for about 40 minutes, perform one reversing manoeuvre (often parallel parking on a nearby side street) and may be asked to carry out an emergency stop. Independent driving usually follows the A89 or local signage—watch mirror use on the downhill stretch of Sword Street.

3. After You Pass

Your examiner can submit the result electronically, meaning your full photocard normally drops through the letterbox within a fortnight. Book a Pass Plus module or motorway lesson to sample the M8 at Junction 6, and gather insurance quotes early—telematics policies often cut first‑year costs.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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Airdrie

7 Aitchison Street
Sword Street
Airdrie
Lanarkshire
ML6 0DA

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