To make driving tests more representative of real-life driving, the DVSA no longer publishes official test routes. However, you can find a number of recent routes used at Barra below.
While test routes around Barra are likely to be very similar to our compiled list, you should treat this content as a rough guide only. Exact test routes are at the examiners’ discretion and are subject to change.
Route 1
| Road | Direction |
|---|---|
| DTC | EOR right |
| Slip Rd | EOR left |
| Main Rd | EOR left, ahead |
| Black Shieling | Left |
| Castlebay | Right, right |
| St Brendan Rd | Right, right, EOR right |
| Towards Main Rd | EOR right |
| Main Rd / Castlebay Village | Left |
| Gleann Rd | Right |
| Glen Rd | EOR right |
| Main Rd | Left |
| Garrygal Rd | Right, EOR left |
| Main Rd | Left |
| Towards Harbour |
Route 2
| Road | Direction |
|---|---|
| DTC | EOR right |
| Slip Rd | EOR right |
| Main Rd | Left |
| Gleann Rd | Right |
| Glen Rd | EOR left |
| Main Rd | Left |
| Garrygal Rd | Right, EOR left |
| Main Rd | left |
| Nasg Rd | EOR right |
| Main Rd | Right |
| Towards Housing Scheme | Right |
| St Brendan Rd | Right, right, EOR right |
| Towards Main Rd | EOR left |
| Out of Town | Left |
| To Vatersay | Ahead, turn at causeway, EOR right |
| To Castlebay | Ahead, right |
| To Harbour |
Route 3
| Road | Direction |
|---|---|
| DTC | EOR right |
| Slip Rd | EOR left |
| Main Rd / Black Shieling | Left |
| Castlebay | Right |
| To Nasg & Vatersay | Ahead |
| Causeway | EOR right |
| Towards Town | Right |
| Towards Housing scheme | Right |
| St Brendan Rd | Right, right, EOR right |
| Towards Main Rd | EOR right |
| Main Rd | Ahead |
| Castlebay Village | Ahead, 2 nd right |
| Garrygal Rd | Right, EOR left |
| Main Rd | Left |
| Towards Harbour |
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