1. By car

Old School, A832, Charlestown, IV21 2BP. The mobile test unit meets on the car park of the Old School opposite the community centre on the A832.

2. By public transport

• Coach – Westerbus 700 runs twice daily from Inverness, terminating at Gairloch Pier (8‑minute walk).

3. Cycling / walking

NCN Route 780 North Coast 500 variant passes the Old School – hoops at the Heritage Museum next door.

1. A832 single‑track passing places

• Typical slip‑up – refusing to reverse for uphill traffic.
• Quick fix – select passing place early, reverse slowly if downhill.

2. Glen Docherty 15 % descent

• Typical slip‑up – over‑using brakes on hairpins.
• Quick fix – select 2nd before crest, use engine‑braking.

3. Shieldaig junction onto NC500

• Typical slip‑up – mis‑judging fast tourist flow.
• Quick fix – wait for 5‑second gap, accelerate decisively.

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

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2. What to Expect on the Day

Driveway manoeuvre; A832 independent.

3. After You Pass

Night A835 Pass Plus.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

DriveBot checks Gairloch.

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