Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 3 original DVSA-published routes from Lochgilphead Community Centre, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Manse Brae
Turn left
3
Union St
Take the 2nd left
4
Argyll St
At roundabout, turn right
5
Main St
At roundabout, turn right
6
Oban Rd
Take the 2nd right
7
Bishopton Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
Argyll St
At roundabout, turn left
9
Lochnell St
Take the 2nd left
10
Manse Brae
Turn left
11
Union St
Turn right
12
Campbell St
Turn left
13
Union St
Turn right
14
Campbell St
Turn left
15
Union St
At end of road, turn left
16
Manse Brae
At end of road, turn left
17
Brodie Crescent
Turn left
18
Sinclair Drive
At end of road, turn right
19
Dewar Ave
Turn right
20
Union St
Take the 2nd right
21
Argyll St
At roundabout, turn left
22
Oban Rd
At roundabout, turn left
23
Main St
At roundabout, go ahead
24
Lochnell St / Cossack St
At roundabout, go ahead
25
Whitegate Rd
Turn left
26
Kilmore Rd
At end of road, turn right
27
MacDonald Terrace / Mintyre
Terrace / Dunmore Ave /
Whitegate Rd
At roundabout, turn right
28
Cossack St
Turn right
29
Manse Brae
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
Manse Brae
Turn left
3
Union St
At end of road, turn right
4
Argyll St
At roundabout, turn left
5
Bishopton Rd
At end of road, turn left
6
Oban Rd
At roundabout, turn left
7
Main St
At roundabout, go ahead
8
Lochnell St
Turn left
9
Campbell St / Dewar Ave
Turn left
10
Union St
At end of road, turn left
11
Manse Brae
At end of road, turn left
12
Brodie Crescent
Turn left
13
Sinclair Drive
At end of road, turn right
14
Dewar Ave
At end of road, turn right
15
Union St
At end of road, turn left
16
Argyll St
At roundabout, turn right
17
Main St
At roundabout, turn right
18
Oban Rd
Take the 3rd right
19
Bishopton Rd
At roundabout, turn right
20
Argyll St
At roundabout, turn left
21
Lochnell St / Cossack St
At roundabout, go ahead
22
Whitegate Rd
Turn left
23
Kilmore Rd
At end of road, turn right
24
MacDonald Terrace / Mintyre
Terrace / Dunmore Ave /
Whitegate Rd
At roundabout, turn right
25
Cossack St
Turn right
26
Manse Brae
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
Manse Brae
Turn left
3
Union St
Turn left
4
Campbell St
At end of road, turn left
5
Lochnell St / Cossack St
At roundabout, go ahead
6
Whitegate Rd
Turn left
7
Kilmorn Rd
Turn right
8
MacDonald Terrace
At end of road, turn right
9
Mintyre Terrace / Dunmore Ave
At end of road, turn left
10
Whitegate Rd
At roundabout, turn left
11
A83 Inveraray Rd
Turn left
12
Kilmory Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn right
13
A83 Lochgilphead Rd
At roundabout, turn left
14
Cossack St / Lochnell St
At roundabout, go ahead
15
Doltanloch St
Take the 2nd right
16
Lorne St
At end of road, turn left
17
Argyle St
At roundabout, turn right
18
Manse Brae
Turn right
19
Brodie Crescent
Turn left
20
Sinclair Drive
At end of road, turn right
21
Campbell St
Turn right
22
Union St
At end of road, turn left
23
Argyle St
At roundabout, turn right
24
Doltanloch St
At roundabout, turn right
25
Oban Rd
Take the 3rd right
26
Bishton Rd
At roundabout, turn right
27
Argyle St
At roundabout, turn left
28
Lochnell St
Take the 2nd left
29
Manse Brae
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 3 routes.
Residential
98%
A-Roads
2%
What to Expect at Lochgilphead
- With 9.0 roundabouts per route on average, Lochgilphead is more roundabout-intensive than most UK centres. Route 1 has the highest concentration with 9, including Lochnell St / Cossack St.
- At 58%, the pass rate here is 10.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Lochgilphead one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- Left turns dominate these routes — 31 vs 20 right. Observation and positioning for left-turn junctions is worth specific practice.
- Familiarise yourself with Brodie Crescent, Lochnell St and Lochnell St / Cossack St before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
Tricky Spots on the Lochgilphead Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Manse Brae DTC Area
Manse Brae is the road of the test centre and is used on every route. All three tests start and finish here, and most routes pass through the area mid-test. The adjacent junctions with Union Street and Cossack Street require clean observation and correct give-way discipline on what can appear to be a quiet road.
2
Argyll Street & Main Street Roundabout Network
Argyll Street and Main Street feature the main roundabout network of Lochgilphead, used on all three routes in multiple directions. Required exits vary — some routes go right, others left or ahead — so confirm your exit before arriving at each roundabout rather than deciding at the last moment.
3
Whitegate Road & Kilmore Road — South of Town
Routes heading south use Whitegate Road and Kilmore Road, looping through the Macdonald Terrace/Mintyre Terrace roundabout before returning via Cossack Street. This section uses a multi-exit roundabout — count the exits carefully and signal to leave at the correct point.
4
Brodie Crescent & Sinclair Drive Residential
Brodie Crescent and Sinclair Drive form a quiet residential loop used on all three routes. These streets have no roundabouts — junctions are crossroads and end-of-road turns requiring full observation. Keep your speed low and observe early, as parked vehicles can reduce forward visibility.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brodie Crescent | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Lochnell St | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Lochnell St / Cossack St | 3 / 3 | Roundabout | |
| Manse Brae | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Oban Rd | 3 / 3 | Right turn | |
| Sinclair Drive | 3 / 3 | Right turn | |
| Union St | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Whitegate Rd | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Argyll St | 2 / 3 | Roundabout | |
| Bishopton Rd | 2 / 3 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 27 roundabouts across 3 routes.
Lochnell St / Cossack St
Medium
Argyll St
Common
Bishopton Rd
Common
MacDonald Terrace / Mintyre
Terrace / Dunmore Ave /
Whitegate Rd
Common
Main St
Common
Oban Rd
Common
Lochgilphead Test Centre
Address
Lochgilphead Driving Test Centre
Lochgilphead Community Centre, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, PA31 8QX
Lochgilphead Community Centre, Manse Brae, Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute, PA31 8QX
Phone
0300 200 1122
DVSA general enquiries
Amenities
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
58.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
3
Car
Avg Route Length
29
Steps (27–30 range)