1. By car

Ground Floor, Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff AB45 1DL. From the A98 roundabout climb Castle Street towards the steeple; turn left through the stone arch into Banff Castle grounds. Free public parking lies immediately inside the gate. Meet your examiner in the castle foyer.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Stagecoach 35 & 273 Aberdeen ↔ Elgin express services stop at “Castle Street” hourly; local 271/272 links Macduff every 30 mins.

3. Cycling / walking

The North Sea Cycle Route (NCN 1) crosses the Deveron Bridge quarter‑mile east—Sheffield stands are dotted around the castle lawns for secure locking.

1. A98 Banff Bridge single‑lane lights

• Typical slip‑up – jumping the red phase and meeting traffic mid‑bridge.
• Quick fix – wait for green, stay centred and accelerate gently off the span to clear the queue.

2. Duff St (Macduff) 12 % gradient

• Typical slip‑up – riding the clutch on the steep hill start and rolling back.
• Quick fix – set full handbrake, clutch‑bite and a touch of gas, release smoothly to pull away.

3. Castle Street parked‑car squeeze

• Typical slip‑up – clipping mirrors on the tight bend past the Tolbooth.
• Quick fix – slow to 20 mph, tuck mirrors in if needed and give oncoming traffic priority.

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

Set on the ground floor of historic Banff Castle off Castle Street, the centre has no dedicated car park; starts are kerbside with a sea‑view backdrop. Expect narrow lanes before joining the A98—perfect for gear‑change finesse. Instructors favour a short warm‑up around Duff House roundabout to settle nerves.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive early. You’ll read a plate, answer a safety question, carry out one reversing manoeuvre (parallel parking near the harbour is common) and perhaps an emergency stop. Independent‑driving often heads west on the A95 toward Portsoy—watch rural bends.

3. After You Pass

Your pass goes online and the photocard shows up within a fortnight. Consider Pass Plus for confidence on the A96 to Aberdeen and compare telematics premiums. DVSA stats list Banff’s 57 % pass rate.

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