1. By car

North West Castle Hotel, Port Rodie, Stranraer DG9 8EH. From the A75 trunk road enter Cairnryan Road, follow the harbour signs around Loch Ryan and pull onto the hotel forecourt (pay‑and‑display machines take card). Meet the examiner just inside reception.

2. By public transport

• Bus – McGill’s 500 / 416 Dumfries ↔ Stranraer express stops at Port Rodie every hour; local services 360/367 link surrounding villages.
• Ferry connections – Stena Line’s Belfast sailings arrive at Cairnryan terminal six miles north; the McGill’s X74 shuttle connects directly to Port Rodie.

3. Cycling / walking

The Loch Ryan shoreline path forms part of NCN Route 73, finishing beside the ferry pier—bike hoops are by the tourist information pod on the quayside.

1. A1089 dock roundabout

• Typical slip‑up – cutting across HGVs heading for port gates.
• Quick fix – pick lane 2 for town, hold 25 mph, exit with clear signal.

2. Dock Rd 30 → 20 buffer

• Typical slip‑up – forgetting to slow outside Riverside Campus.
• Quick fix – brake at 30‑yd board, aim 18 mph by terminal sign.

3. Tilbury Fort level‑crossing

• Typical slip‑up – stopping on box when barriers descend.
• Quick fix – wait behind line until exit clear and barriers rise.

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

Unit 30 Thurrock Park Way RM18 7HD; eight bays; warm‑up Tilbury Fort car‑park.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Bay; independent A1089 & A13; emergency Dock Rd.

3. After You Pass

Licence 8 days; Pass Plus Dartford Crossing & A127.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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