Bangor Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

📍 Location and Accommodation of Bangor Driving Test Centre

Bangor offers over 9 official Town driving test routes to challenge drivers in real-world traffic conditions, including urban, suburban, and coastal driving.

• Car (B) Licence Driving Test

Bangor driving test routes often start from Groomsport Road and cover a variety of driving challenges. Knowing the Town driving test routes will give you an advantage.

Common areas in Bangor test routes include:

• Bangor Town Centre one-way system
• Ballyholme coastal roads
• Rathgael Road roundabouts

Major roads often used:

• A2 – Coastal dual carriageway sections
• B20 – Suburban and semi-rural roads
• A21 – Mix of faster rural and slower urban stretches

Your test at the Bangor Town driving test centre will include:

• 👁️ Eyesight Test – Read a number plate from 20.5 meters
• ❓ “Tell Me” Safety Question
• 🕓 40-Minute Drive – With 20 minutes of independent driving
• 🔁 One Manoeuvre – Bay park, parallel park, or pull up on the right
• ⚠️ Emergency Stop – Included in about 1 in 3 tests

When coming to the area, whether you are an outsider or you want to spend your night before the test, you may want to consider:

• The Salty Dog Hotel & Bistro
• Marine Court Hotel
• Local B&Bs in Ballyholme and Groomsport

Being near the Town driving test centre can offer assistance to reduce test-day stress and guarantee you arrive relaxed.

Prepare for the Town driving test routes with our structured online driving course. Perfect for:

• International licence holders adapting to UK driving
• Nervous or returning drivers
• Under-17 students preparing early
• First-time learners aiming for a first-time pass

Celebrate or relax with a visit to:

• Bangor Marina – Picturesque harbour views
• Pickie Fun Park – Fun for all ages by the waterfront
• Crawfordsburn Country Park – Coastal walks and wildlife
• Ward Park – Large green space for a peaceful stroll