Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 2 original DVSA-published routes from Golspie Fire Station, Back Road, Golspie.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Station Rd/Main St (A9)
Take the 1st left
3
Seaforth Rd
At end of road, turn right
4
Back Rd
Take the 1st right
5
Fountain Rd
Take the 1st left
6
Fountain Rd
At end of road, turn left
7
Main St A9
Take the 2nd left
8
Argo Tce
At end of road, turn right
9
Sibell Rd
At end of road, turn left
10
A9
Turn right
11
Seaforth Rd
At end of road, turn right
12
Tarbat Crescent/Johnstone Crescent
At end of road, turn left
13
Johnston Crescent/Ross Tce
At end of road, turn right
14
Moray Tce/Gower St/Elder St/Harbour St
At end of road, turn right
15
A9
Take the 3rd left
16
Stafford Tce
At end of road, turn right
17
A9
Take the 3rd right
18
Back Rd
Take the 1st right
19
Ross St
Take the 3rd left
20
Tower St
At end of road, turn right
21
Tower St
At end of road, turn right
22
Argo Tce
Take the 1st right
23
Ross St
At end of road, turn right
24
Back Rd
Take the 2nd left
25
Seaforth Rd
At end of road, turn left
26
A9
At end of road, turn left
27
Fountain Rd
At end of road, turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Seaforth Rd
At end of road, turn right
3
Main St
Take the 1st left
4
Church St
At end of road, turn right
5
Ferry Rd
At end of road, turn right
6
Station Rd/Main St
Take the 3rd left
7
Fountain Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
Back Rd
Take the 1st left
9
Ross St
Take the 2nd left
10
Tower St
At end of road, turn right
11
Argo Terrace/Sibell Rd
At end of road, turn left
12
A9 North
2 miles
13
Srathsteven Car Park
Take the 1st right
14
Sibell Rd
Turn right
15
Argo Terrace
Take the 1st left
16
Ross St
At end of road, turn left
17
Back Rd
At end of road, turn right
18
Main St
Take the 2nd right
19
Seaforth Rd
Take the 1st left
20
Lindsay St
Take the 1st right
21
Millicent Avenue
Take the 1st left
22
Seaforth Rd
At end of road, turn right
23
Back Rd
Take the 1st right
24
Fountain Rd
At end of road, turn right
25
Main St/Station Rd
Take the 2nd left
26
Ferry Rd
Take the 1st left
27
Church St
At end of road, turn left
28
Station Rd
Take the 1st right
29
Back Rd
Take the 1st right
30
Seaforth Rd
At end of road, turn left
31
Main St
Take the 1st left
32
Fountain Rd
At end of road, turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 2 routes.
Residential
91%
A-Roads
9%
What to Expect at Golspie
- Pass rate 77% — 29.1 points above the national average of 47.9%. One of the more achievable centres, though solid local route knowledge is still the best preparation.
- Junction-dense routes — averaging 28 turns per route. Early positioning, timely signals and consistent observation are tested throughout.
- Key roads to know: Back Rd, Fountain Rd and Ross St — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
Tricky Spots on the Golspie Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
A9 trunk road section (Golspie to Brora)
Both routes use the A9 trunk road north of Golspie, and route 1 travels approximately five miles to a turning area. On a rural trunk road with national speed limits, you'll need to drive at an appropriate speed, make sensible decisions about any overtaking, and keep your position on the carriageway correct when meeting oncoming traffic.
2
Main Street / A9 junction (town centre)
The junction of Main Street and the A9 in Golspie requires you to emerge onto a main road with faster-moving traffic. The A9 has limited sight lines at this junction — take your time, make sure you have a proper gap, and don't be pressured by anything behind you.
3
Seaforth Road / Back Road / Ross Street residential grid
The residential streets of Seaforth Road, Back Road, Ross Street and Tower Street form the core of the town route. The roads are narrow with parked vehicles and mostly unmarked junctions — keep your speed low and your observations wide throughout.
4
Fountain Road / Station Road junction (DTC approach)
The DTC sits on Back Road near the fire station, accessed via Station Road and Fountain Road. The junction at Fountain Road and the approach from the A9 are the start and end of both routes — exactly when pressure is highest and small errors are most likely.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Rd | 2 / 2 | Right turn | |
| Fountain Rd | 2 / 2 | Left turn | |
| Ross St | 2 / 2 | Left turn | |
| Seaforth Rd | 2 / 2 | Right turn | |
| Sibell Rd | 2 / 2 | Left turn | |
| Tower St | 2 / 2 | Right turn |
Golspie Test Centre
Address
Golspie Driving Test Centre
Golspie Fire Station, Back Road, Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SP
Golspie Fire Station, Back Road, Golspie, Sutherland, KW10 6SP
Phone
0300 200 1122
DVSA general enquiries
Amenities
Disabled Access
Parking
Toilets
Tests Offered
Car
Opening Hours
- Mon 8:00–16:00
- Tue 8:00–16:00
- Wed 8:00–16:00
- Thu 8:00–16:00
- Fri 8:00–16:00
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Pass Rate
77.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
2
Car
Avg Route Length
31
Steps (28–33 range)