Ayr Driving Test Routes

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Example Route Directions

Route 1 Instructions:

  1. Leave the Driving Test Centre and turn left.
  2. Continue along Whitletts Road and at the traffic lights turn right onto Mainholm Road.
  3. On Mainholm Road, take the first right into Braehead Avenue.
  4. At the end of Braehead Avenue, turn right into Gemmell Crescent.
  5. At the end of Gemmell Crescent, turn left back onto Whitletts Road.
  6. Continue ahead at the next traffic lights on Whitletts Road.
  7. At the following traffic lights, turn left onto Craigie Road.
  8. Continue ahead on Craigie Road at the roundabout.
  9. At the next roundabout, turn left onto Station Road.
  10. At the Holmston Road roundabout, turn right taking the third exit.
  11. At the A77 roundabout, turn right.
  12. On Dalmellington Road, take the first right onto Birch Road.
  13. At the end of Birch Road, turn right and immediately left into Willow Park.
  14. In Willow Park, take the second left into Laurel Bank.
  15. At the end of Laurel Bank, turn left back into Willow Park.
  16. At the end, turn right into Briar Grove, which becomes Cedar Road.
  17. On Cedar Road, take the second right into Crofthead Road.
  18. At the end of Crofthead Road, turn left onto Shavin Brae and continue ahead.
  19. At the end, turn left onto Forehill Road.
  20. At the junction with Hillfoot Road, turn right at the traffic lights.
  21. At the Holmston Road roundabout, turn left.
  22. At the A77 roundabout, turn left.
  23. Continue along High Road and go ahead at the traffic lights.
  24. Continue as Main Road becomes Whitletts Road, going ahead at the traffic lights.
  25. On Whitletts Road, take the second right into Wills Road.
  26. Take the first opening on the right into the Test Centre car park.

Note: This route is an older example and has been updated.
All current routes are on the app.

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    1. On Whitletts Road, at the traffic lights turn right onto Mainholm Road.

    2. Take the first right into Braehead Avenue.

    3. At the end, turn right into Gemmell Crescent.

    4. At the end, turn left back onto Whitletts Road.

    5. Go ahead at the traffic lights, then at the next set turn left onto Craigie Road.

    6. Continue ahead at the Craigie Road roundabout.

    7. Continue ahead at the next Station Road roundabout.

    8. At the following Station Road roundabout, turn right from the middle lane into Parkhouse Street.

    9. At the end of Parkhouse Street, turn left into Beresford Terrace.

    10. Take the second right into Midton Road.

    * Updated, complete route available on the app.

    1. Continue along Whitletts Road, going ahead at the traffic lights.

    2. Continue as Whitletts Road becomes Main Road, going ahead again at the lights.

    3. At the High Road roundabout, turn right taking the fourth exit.

    4. At the first A77 roundabout, go ahead taking the second exit.

    5. At the next A77 roundabout, turn right taking the third exit.

    6. At the Dalmellington Road roundabout, turn left taking the first exit.

    7. Continue ahead at the crossroads on Belmont Road.

    8. Continue ahead at the crossroads on Ewenfield Road.

    9. Continue as Chapel Park Road becomes Racecourse View, then turn left at the end.

    * Updated, complete route available on the app.

    1. On Whitletts Road, take the first left into Galloway Avenue.

    2. At the end, turn left into Lochside Road.

    3. At the crossroads, turn right into Walker Road, which becomes McCalls Avenue.

    4. Take the third right into Goschen Terrace, which becomes St Georges Road.

    5. Take the second right into Northfield Avenue.

    6. At the end, turn right into Bellesleyhill Avenue.

    7. At the crossroads, turn left into Seaforth Road.

    8. At the traffic lights, turn right into Hunters Avenue.

    9. Continue ahead at the traffic lights on Heathfield Road.

    10. Take the first left into Boundary Road.

    * Updated, complete route available on the app.

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Average Length: 8.7 miles

Based on the route variations offered in the app

Average Duration: 37 minutes

Key Focus Areas

Ayr’s test routes make regular use of a few well-known roads, estates and roundabouts. Getting to know these in advance helps the whole route feel more familiar. During your Ayr test, you’ll likely come across:

Whitletts Road & Main Road

Almost every route starts and finishes along this long stretch. You can expect to navigate several sets of traffic lights, changing speed limits, and plenty of everyday traffic filtering in from side streets.

A77 Roundabouts

The A77 corridor has several consecutive roundabouts, and many routes loop through two or three in a row. They’re ideal for demonstrating good lane discipline, timing your signals correctly, and confidently joining flowing traffic.

Doonfoot Road & Surrounding Estates

These areas bring quiet residential bends, give-way junctions, and a mix of wider and tighter streets. It’s a good test of clutch control, patience around parked cars, and smooth steering.

Holmston Road & Racecourse Area

A busy part of Ayr, featuring multiple roundabouts and turnings close together. Reading signs early and planning ahead really shows you're in control here.

Heathfield Road & North Ayr Estates

Many routes loop through the northern housing estates via Heathfield Road, Boundary Road and the surrounding grid. These areas are perfect for showing good anticipation around pedestrians, and sensible speed on narrower streets.

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Additional Advice

You’re already a huge step towards passing your test by downloading our app and practising the routes. Use the following tips to give yourself an even better chance of passing first time:

Route Difficulty

Start with an easier route using the route preview tool… then progress to the more complicated ones once your confidence is high!

Length of Time

Keep your sessions to 40-50 mins, which is about the length of a typical driving test. Try to drive a new route each time you head out.

When To Drive

Drive at different times of the day to experience varying traffic. Don’t avoid the rain either, get some wet-driving experience.

Ayr Driving Test Centre

Situated in Heathfield Industrial Estate, this DVSA cetre is your only option when looking to take your test in Ayrshire. Fortunately it’s easily accessible, and provides a good range of services including male, female and disabled toilets. Parking is not catered for, however there re opportunitied to park nearby in the industrial estate. The pass rate of 58% and the reasonable wait times make this a popular venue. If you need directions, visit: Google Maps or Streetview.

 

Address & Contact

Ayr Driving Test Centre
40 Boundary Road
Heathfield Industrial Estate
Ayr
South Ayrshire
KA8 9DJ
United Kingdom

Tel: 0300 200 1122

Pass Rate

The average pass rate for Ayr Test Centre is 58% which is higher than the national average pass rate of 48.4% according to the DVSA.

Ayr driving test centre in Ayrshire

Waiting Times

The average waiting time to book a driving test at Ayr Test Centre is 7.68 weeks based on the latest April 2022 to March 2023 figures.

Booking Your Test

Nearby Test Centres

As there’s only one Ayrshire DVSA centre, Irvine and Kilmarnock are the nearest alternatives to Ayr if you would like to try somewhere else. You may find more suitable booking times or routes more suited to your driving nearby. It’s also free to change your centre on the app.

Facilities

  • Toilet facilities

  • Disabled access

Available Tests

  • Car

  • Motorcycle module 1

  • Motorcycle module 2

  • ADI part 2

  • ADI part 3