1. By car

Leave the A9 for Alness, then follow the B817 through the High Street. Turn into Teaninich Industrial Estate (opposite the Dalmore distillery) and continue to the DVSA unit. Parking is limited; consider dropping off on Fyrish Way.

2. By public transport

• Bus – Stagecoach routes 25 and X25 run roughly hourly between Inverness and Tain, stopping on High Street; it’s a ten‑minute stroll along Dalmore Road to the estate.
• Train – Alness station (15‑minute walk) sits on the Far North Line with direct trains to Inverness, Dingwall and Tain.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 1 skirts the Cromarty Firth and runs through Alness. Lock bikes at the Perrins Centre racks; the industrial estate itself has wide verges but no stands.

1. Ardullie Roundabout (A9 / B817)

• Typical slip‑up – drifting into the wrong lane when filtering back onto the fast A9.
• Quick fix – mirror‑signal‑manoeuvre early, build up to 50 mph on the spiral and merge decisively.

2. Cromarty Bridge crosswinds

• Typical slip‑up – letting the car wander in gusts across the exposed bridge.
• Quick fix – keep two hands on the wheel, look far ahead and feather the throttle to keep a steady course.

3. High St 30 → 20 zone past schools

• Typical slip‑up – speed creeps back to 30 mph before the green “20 Ends” sign.
• Quick fix – cover the brake, stay in 3rd gear and hold 18–19 mph until clear of the zone.

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

Hidden inside Teaninich Industrial Estate, the Portakabin‑style centre has no dedicated car park; you park on Fyrish Way and start in a 30 mph limit. Expect tight turns between loading bays before emerging onto Averon Road and the town centre. A short loop around Obsdale Park helps settle nerves and warm the clutch before checking in.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Turn up ten minutes early with your provisional. After the eyesight check and a “show me, tell me” question you’ll drive for roughly 40 minutes. Rural single‑carriageways like the B817 and 60 mph stretches of the A9 test anticipation; you’ll perform one reversing manoeuvre and possibly an emergency stop. Independent driving often follows sat‑nav to Dingwall or signage for Kildary—watch for single‑track lanes near Ardross.

3. After You Pass

The Highlands’ public transport is sparse, so getting a car quickly opens up Inverness and the NC500. Your examiner can upload your result; the full licence usually arrives within two weeks. Consider Pass Plus for extra confidence on the A9 and snow‑bound country roads.

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