1. By car

The test unit meets at Kyle of Lochalsh Fire Station, Stoney Road, IV40 8BP. From the A87 follow village‑centre signs, then turn onto Stoney Road—shared parking in front of the bays.

2. By public transport

• Rail – Kyle of Lochalsh station (end of the Kyle Line) is a four‑minute walk via Main Street.
• Coach – Citylink 915/916 and Stagecoach 917 stop at Kyle Bank St, five minutes from the fire station.

3. Cycling / walking

The Skye Bridge spur of NCN Route 1 ends at the harbour—bike hoops beside the Kyle Line Museum.

1. A87 Skye Bridge junction

• Typical slip‑up – turning too wide toward the bridge slip and clipping the kerb.
• Quick fix – stay tight to centre‑line, check mirrors, gently accelerate up the ramp.

2. Station Road 20 mph zone

• Typical slip‑up – creeping to 25 mph past the harbour car parks.
• Quick fix – hold 2nd gear, aim for 18 mph and watch pedestrian activity.

3. Single‑track bends to Plockton

• Typical slip‑up – refusing to reverse to the last passing place when meeting campervans.
• Quick fix – identify a passing place early, reverse slowly if downhill and give a courteous wave.

1. About Kyle of Lochalsh Test Centre from a Learner’s View

The DVSA mobile unit parks beside the Community Hall on Main Street, IV40 8BY. There are kerbside starts only; you pull away toward the Skye Bridge junction while tourist coaches squeeze through. Local ADIs recommend a pre‑test loop to the Skye Bridge viewpoint to settle nerves and warm the clutch foot.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel parking outside Kyle Station is common; if the harbour car‑park is empty the examiner may set a reverse‑bay between camper‑vans. Independent driving normally runs the A87 across the Skye Bridge to Kyleakin and back via the old ferry road—be ready for wind‑gust lane drift. Emergency stops are usually on the Auchtertyre straight and mirror‑checks are watched at the Lochalsh Hotel mini‑roundabout.

3. After You Pass

Island mail means the photocard can take up to two weeks. Most locals book Pass Plus covering the A87 Loch Cluanie climb, the A82 Great Glen and Inverness’s dual‑carriageways for higher‑speed confidence.

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