1. By car

Tests start at Ullapool Fire Station, Quay Street IV26 2UE. From the A835 Shore Street follow the harbour, turn right onto Quay St—free pier parking opposite the station.

2. By public transport

• Coach – Scottish Citylink 961 & M99 Inverness ↔ Ullapool every two hours; alight at Ferry Terminal (3‑min walk).
• Ferry – CalMac Ullapool ↔ Stornoway foot‑passenger link arrives across the road—handy for island candidates.

3. Cycling / walking

Quay Street marks the northern trailhead of NCN 780 Hebridean Way and the coastal spur of NCN 1. Bike hoops stand beside the harbour master’s office.

1. A835 Braes junction

• Typical slip‑up – pulling out slowly onto fast‑moving NC500 tourist traffic.
• Quick fix – wait for a clear 6‑second gap in both directions, accelerate briskly in 2nd.

2. Shore St 20 mph harbourfront

• Typical slip‑up – creeping past 24 mph beside ferry queues.
• Quick fix – hold 2nd, maintain 18 mph and anticipate pedestrian crossings.

3. A835 single‑track bends to Ardmair

• Typical slip‑up – refusing to reverse to last passing place when meeting campervans.
• Quick fix – spot passing place early, reverse slowly if downhill and give a friendly wave.

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

The Highland mobile unit meets outside the ferry terminal on Shore Street IV26 2UE. Starts are kerbside with CalMac lorries queueing. Learners loosen nerves with a drive around the Ullapool Harbour long‑stay car‑park.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel parking on West Argyle Street is common. Independent driving heads the A835 towards Braemore Junction then loops the single‑track Destitution Road—anticipate sheep and tourists. Emergency stops take place on Morefield straight; mirrors inspected at the Shore Street mini‑roundabout.

3. After You Pass

Photocards can take two weeks to reach the north‑west. Pass Plus over the A9 Cromarty Bridge and A832 Gairloch coastal road gives exposure to gradients and overtakes.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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