1. By car

Tests meet at Community Centre, Manse Brae, PA31 8QX. From the A83 turn up Poltalloch Street then Manse Brae—free parking behind the hall.

2. By public transport

• Coach – Citylink 926/976 Glasgow ↔ Campbeltown hourly; alight on Lochnell Street and walk five minutes uphill.

3. Cycling / walking

The Crinan Canal towpath, part of NCN 78, starts at Ardrishaig two miles south—stands at the centre entrance.

1. A83 Ardrishaig works 30 mph

• Typical slip‑up – speeding through cone zone by canal.
• Quick fix – lock at 28 mph, watch for plant crossing.

2. Lochgilphead Front Street 20 mph

• Typical slip‑up – creeping to 25 mph past shops.
• Quick fix – 2nd gear, cover brake, 18 mph target.

3. Kilberry single‑track bends

• Typical slip‑up – refusing to reverse to passing place on downhill section.
• Quick fix – identify lay‑by early, reverse slowly, courteous wave.

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

Kerbside exams meet outside Manse Brae PA31 8QX. There are no bays; timber lorries swing off the A83, so tight observation matters. Learners warm up with a loop around the Crinan Canal basin.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel parking on Union Street is typical. Independent driving heads north on the A816 to Kilmartin Glen and back via single‑track B8025—passing‑place courtesy tested. Emergency stops occur on the long straight by Loch Fyne restaurant; mirrors monitored at the Argyll Street mini‑roundabout.

3. After You Pass

Photocard in about two weeks. Pass Plus over the Rest‑and‑Be‑Thankful A83 and M8 Erskine Bridge combines rural and motorway work.

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