Best locations to learn to drive in Aberdeen
So, you want to get on the road? And you have access to a fine vehicle to start learning without your driving instructor — maybe with a friend or a family member. Great.
But where in Aberdeen do you want to learn? Where are the best spots?
You’re in luck. There are plenty of places in the granite city to learn to drive. There are plenty of curvey roads, dual carriageways and roundabouts to shake a stick at!! 🕹
By driving around you are going to gain more experience and ultimately more confidence. Research done by GoRoadie has shown that you are much more likely to pass your driving test the more confident you are.
You can spend some time practising in these locations
Near your home
Learning to drive in areas where you know best is a great start. You know to go slow, you know the tricks and turns. So get practising near your home. This is the perfect place to practice basic car controls, starting, stopping, pulling out, checking mirrors and other basic manoeuvres.
Aberdeen Energy Park
Claymore Drive, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8GX
The Aberdeen Energy park is the perfect place to master your parking manoeuvres. Plenty of space, plenty of turns and plenty of bays to park into and reverse out of. You won’t feel any pressure here.
The NEW City Bypass
Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Aberdeen, AB21 9SS
Have you heard, Aberdeen has a new bypass!! This is a great opportunity to gain speed and confidence on this slick new road. Perfect from heading from Stonehaven to Aberdeen Airport. It is a brilliant drive and one you should master before you test.
A92
North Anderson Drive, Aberdeen, AB15 5DB
Get used to driving up and down the A92. It’s such a common route in Aberdeen and there are tons of roundabouts that you will be driving around there too. Being comfortable driving in this section and taking the exits will definitely benefit you.
North or South Aberdeen Test Centre
Cloverhill Road, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen, AB23 8FE
Knowing these test centres will be hugely beneficial for you. Find out which one you will be tested at and get to know the route there inside out because the better you are on the day and the more relaxed and confident you are, the more likely you will be able to pass.
GoRoadie is a UK-based startup, connecting driving students with their ideal instructors. We just launched our Aberdeen Driving Lessons landing page, helping Aberdonians pick their ideal driving instructor — as well as learners across the UK in Dundee, Glasgow, Nottingham and Leeds.
