1. By car

From M74 J11 follow A70 west to Lanark, then south on A73. Watch for the brown “Agricultural Centre” signs and turn left immediately after Hyndford Bridge. Arrive ≈ 10 min early; bays double as mart parking.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Lanark station timetable (Glasgow Central line) – 0.9 mi north (18 min walk via High Street)
• Bus 30 / 31 / X31 timetable – every ~2 hours, alight Hyndford Bridge / A73 (2 min walk)

3. Cycling / walking

NCN Route 74 crosses the Clyde beside Hyndford Road; leave at the picnic site and ride 0.6 mi to the mart gate. See the Route 74 map for any temporary diversions.

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1. A73 60 → 40 → 30 camera drop – a mobile van hides in the lay‑by by the picnic area; many brake late.Fix: roll off throttle before the 40 board and engine‑brake to 29 mph by the Welcome to Lanark sign.
2. Hyndford Bridge single‑file give‑way – tight parapets cause head‑to‑head stand‑offs.Fix: scan two car‑lengths ahead and commit early to the nearside refuge.
3. A73 / A70 Boakgate mini‑roundabout – learners drift across faded spirals toward the retail‑park exit.Fix: read arrows ~80 m out, hold 20–22 mph, mirror‑signal on exit.
4. Lanark Grammar 20 mph zone – speed creeps after humps; examiners mark every 2 mph.Fix: stay in 2nd gear, steady 17–18 mph.
5. Mart forecourt bay‑parking – wide lines tempt shallow angles and missed 360° glances.Fix: use door‑handle‑to‑line reference, pause, full all‑round check, reverse at crawl.

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1. About Lanark from a Learner’s View

You’ll share the mart forecourt with livestock trucks on sale days—expect mud and tighter space. Examiners love bay‑parking on‑site; parallel jobs use the long kerb on Hyndford Road southbound. First pull‑out is uphill into 30 mph flow—perfect second‑gear roll‑offs and decisive MSM checks.

2. What to Expect on the Day

• Arrive 10 min early with your provisional.
• 20 m eyesight check  → one show me, tell me question → reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel) → possible emergency stop → ≈ 20 min independent drive (sat‑nav or signs).
• Examiners watch speed on the A73 camera stretch and mirrors on Hyndford Bridge.

3. After You Pass

With a 53 % success rate you’re well above average. Results upload instantly; your photocard usually arrives within 2 weeks. Build higher‑speed confidence on the M74 J11‑13 stretch and hone rural bends toward Biggar.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

A fail stings, but DriveBot constantly scans Lanark, Hamilton and East Kilbride, booking the earliest retest so your skills stay fresh.

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