Islay Island Driving Test Centre Routes, Booking, and Preparation Guide

📍 Location and Accommodation of Islay Island Driving Test Centre

Islay Island Town driving test routes, we test your driving skills in a variety of traffic and road conditions, including

• In the narrow streets of Bowmore town centre 
• Rural and coastal roads where speed and turns are tested 
• Junctions and roundabouts that challenge your control and observation skills 

Yes, the Town driving test routes are designed to make you confident and prepared on test day

Car (Category B) Driving Test (Manual and Automatic)

If you're coming through the door or want to rest before the test, consider these options

• Bowmore Hotel 
• The Islay Hotel 
• Local B&Bs in Bowmore and Port Allen 

Staying close to the exam centre reduces stress and allows you to focus on your performance

Islay Island Town driving test routes for better preparation, join the JNDS Online Driving Course, which is best for

• For nervous or returning drivers 
• For international license holders looking to find UK regulations 
• For under-17 learners, preparing faster 
• For first-time test takers

The test usually starts at the Bowmore Driving Test Centre and covers these areas:

• Bowmore town centre one-way systems 
• Rural roads that go close to the coast 
• Some histories of the Port Allen area 
• Roundabouts and junctions that test your driving skills

General Structure of the Test at Islay Island Driving Test Centre

• 👁️ Eyesight Test – Read a number plate from 20.5 meters 
• ❓ “Tell Me” Car Safety Question 
• 🕓 40-minute practical drive – including 20 minutes of independent driving 
• 🔁 One Maneuver – Bay park, parallel park, or pull up on the right 
• ⚠️ Emergency Stop – May be included in 1 out of every 3 tests

These are great places to relax after a test

• Islay Coastline and Beaches 
• Bowmore Distillery Tour 
• Local cafes and restaurants