Banff Driving Test Routes

Real, updated test routes to practise before your test.

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Real Banff driving test routes ready to practise at any time.

Use turn-by-turn satnav guidance. to give yourself a clear advantage when test day arrives.

Turn-by-Turn Test Routes

Route 1 Instructions:

Continue ahead from the Test Centre.
On North Castle Street, take the second right.
Harbour Place / Devoronside – turn left at the end.
Carmelite Street / Bridge Street – turn left at the end.
Follow: Banff Bridge → Palmercove → Union Road → Shore Street → Crook O’ Ness → Skene Street → Buchan Street.
On Buchan Street, take the third left.
On Moray Street, turn right at the end, then left at the end.
On Buchan Street, turn right.
On Old Gamrie Road, turn left.
On Berrymuir Road, turn left at the end.
On Duff Street, turn right.
On Barnhill Road, turn right at the end.
On Duff Street, turn right at the end.
On the A947, turn left at the end.
At Banff Bridge, take the second left.
On Sandyhill Road, turn right.
On the B9121 (Whitehills), turn right at the end.
On the A98 (Banff), turn right at the end.
Return to the Test Centre.

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

1. From Banff Driving Test Centre, take the second left.
2. On St Catherine Street / Harvey Place, turn left.
3. On Moray View, turn right at the end.
4. On Boyndie Road (A98), take the second right.
5. Enter Whitehills Village, then take the third left onto Whitehill Road.
6. On Wilson Crescent, turn right at the end, then take the second left.
7. On Loch Lane, turn right at the end.
8. On Seafield Street, turn right.
9. On Knock Street, turn left at the end.
10. Back on Seafield Street, turn right at the end.
11. On the A98 (Inverness direction), take the third left.
* Updated, complete route available on the app.
1. From Banff Driving Test Centre, take the third left.
2. On Clunie Street, turn right.
3. On Fife Street, turn left at the end.
4. On Battery Green, take the second left.
5. On Campbell Street, turn right at the end.
6. On St Catherine Street, take the second left.
7. On Moray View, turn left at the end.
8. On Victoria Place, turn right.
9. On Boyndie Road West, take the second right.
10. Gallowhill Street / Whinhill Terrace – continue ahead at the roundabout.
11. On Whinhill Road, turn left.
12. On Lucylaw Road / Golden Knowes Road, turn left at the end.
* Updated, complete route available on the app.

Average Length: 8.9 miles

Based on the route variations offered in the app

Average Duration: 39 minutes

Key Banff Areas to Practise

Below are a few key areas in Banff that are worth spending some time practising as they appear in nearly all the routes variations. It’s highly likely you will encounter these during your test:

A98 (Banff - Whitehills / Portsoy)

A fast-moving rural A-road with changing speed limits. Examiners will be assessing your confidence joining traffic, overtaking safely, and adjusting your speed smoothly for bends.

A947 & Banff Bridge

A major route linking Macduff and Banff across the River Deveron. The bridge is narrow and can be busy, so good road positioning and hazard anticipation are essential.

Sandyhill Road & High Street

A mix of residential and town-centre driving with pedestrians, parked cars and varied priorities. These are common areas to be asked to perform manoeuvres.

Whitehills Village

Tight coastal streets with give-way markings, blind corners and narrow lanes where you can showcase your low-speed control and awareness.

Moray View / Boyndie Road

Regularly used to connect Banff to the more rural loops where you will be expected to negotiate speed changes, open bends and farm entrances. Regular mirror checks and good anticipation is key.

Further Advice

If you’ve downloaded the app, you’ve given yourself a huge advantage when it comes to passing your test. Combine knowing the routes with these additional tips for and even better chance of success!

No Rain Delays

Don’t be put off by the rain… practise in all weather. You never know what it will be like on test day, so get some rainy day experience.

Time Behind Wheel

Your practical test will likely take 40 minutes. Try to practise for at least this amount so the driving duration feels familiar and undaunting.

Route Selection

If you’re just starting out, use the route-preview facility to choose an easier map to begin with. You can move on as your confidence grows.

Banff Driving Test Centre

Situated enar Banff Bay on Castle street… the DVSA centre is both convenient and easy to reach for locals and those travelling from further afield. There is no dedicated parking, however you should be able to easily park nearby along the surrounding roads. The pass rate of 65.9% should be very encouraging as it’s well above the national average, and average waiting times help make this a popular venue. For directions, visit: Google Maps or Streetview.

Address & Contact

Driving Test Centre Banff,
Ground Floor Banff Castle,
Banff,
Aberdeenshire
AB45 1DL
United Kingdom

Tel: 0300 200 1122

Pass Rate

The average pass rate for Banff Test Centre is 65.9% which is significantly higher than the national average pass rate of 48.4% according to the DVSA.

Waiting Times

The average waiting time to book a driving test at Banff Test Centre is currently unknown. Call the office to find out direct.

Booking Your Test

Online (faster): www.gov.uk/book-driving-test
By phone: 0300 200 1122

Nearby Test Centres

If Banff DVSA isn’t convenient - Buckie, Huntly and Fraserburgh are nearby and might make suitable alternatives? You might find they offer more suitable waiting times, favourable pass rates or perhaps you simply prefer to drive the routes in those areas. You can switch your test centre for free in the app.

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Banff Driving Test Routes