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Practical test centre in Aberdeen North
Aberdeen North sits in the northeastern quarter of the city, within reach of both the University of Aberdeen campus and the coastal edge of the North Sea. Learners testing here come from across Aberdeenshire, from Aboyne and Banchory in the west to Inverurie, Kintore and Westhill nearer the city boundary, so the centre handles a wide mix of urban dual carriageways and quieter approach roads. Because Aberdeen North sits close to the Berryden Road corridor, candidates typically encounter city-centre roundabouts, pedestrian crossings near the university, and the kind of stop-start traffic that catches out drivers who have only practised on open roads. An LPOD Academy intensive course puts that variety in front of a learner in a matter of days rather than months, building the roundabout and lane-discipline habits this test route rewards before test day itself. Booking your test slot has changed too: from 12 May 2026, only the candidate can book and manage their own DVSA practical test, so it is worth setting that up early once a course date is confirmed.
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Practical Test Centre Address
The test centre address is King Street, Aberdeen, AB24 5AA. On-site facilities include toilets and parking for candidates arriving by car, plus step-free disabled access into the building. Aberdeen North conducts car, motorcycle and lorry tests, so instructors and vocational drivers share the same waiting area as car learners on a typical day. Arrive with your provisional licence and any outstanding paperwork already sorted, since staff cannot process a booking without it. If you are taking an LPOD Academy Silver 20 intensive course, your instructor will usually recommend a short warm-up drive near King Street beforehand so the last-minute nerves settle before the examiner calls your name.
Getting to Aberdeen North Test Centre
Drivers heading in from Inverness should follow the A96 towards the city, while anyone travelling from Edinburgh will find the A90 the more direct approach. Once inside Aberdeen, aim for Berryden Road or Powis Terrace, both of which run straight into the test centre’s neighbourhood; the University of Aberdeen is a useful landmark that confirms you are close. Passengers arriving by rail have it easier: Aberdeen’s railway station runs frequent services from across Scotland, and the number 8 or 9 bus from the station forecourt heads directly towards Aberdeen North. Cyclists can use the paths alongside Great Northern Road, though anyone driving should note that parking in the surrounding residential streets is limited, particularly during school run hours, so it pays to plan ten minutes’ contingency. Taxis and ride-hailing apps are a reliable fallback if public transport timings do not line up with your test slot.
The test routes run from Aberdeen North draw on exactly this mix of roads: expect dual-carriageway sections on the approach roads, several roundabouts around the Berryden area, and enough pedestrian activity near the university to test your observation at junctions. This is the kind of route where a structured intensive course pays off, because it compresses weeks of roundabout practice, lane positioning and hazard awareness into a run of consecutive days rather than one lesson a week for months. LPOD Academy’s course packages, from a shorter option up to the longer Platinum 50, are built around exactly this test centre’s route characteristics, and each includes a mock test so the format is familiar before the real thing. Courses are booked with a deposit rather than the full fee upfront, and our guide to applying for a provisional licence is worth reading first if you have not yet received yours.
On the day itself, arrive at King Street at least ten minutes before your appointment, bring your provisional licence and, if you wear glasses or contact lenses for driving, remember them, since the examiner will ask you to read a number plate before you start. Since 12 May 2026, DVSA practical test bookings and any changes to them can only be made by the candidate directly, not by a third party, so keep your licence details and booking reference somewhere safe once the date is confirmed.
Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.
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Can LPOD book my practical test at this centre for me?
No. Since 12 May 2026, only you can book, change or manage your DVSA practical test. LPOD provides test date support instead: centre and timing guidance as standard, plus an optional Test Alerts + Booking Strategy add-on (£50) if you’d like us actively watching for earlier dates and helping you plan around them.
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