Kyle of Lochalsh test routes
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Practice routes around Kyle of Lochalsh driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.
In short: Kyle of Lochalsh has 9 practice routes. A typical route is 5.8 miles and takes about 17 minutes (4.3–10.5 miles, 13–28 minutes). Expect about 2.3 roundabouts per route, fewer than 81% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 40 mph (57%), and the roads used most are Lochalsh Road and Station Road.
Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work
Drive these Kyle of Lochalsh routes with turn-by-turn voice directions in the Driving Test Routes app
Kyle of Lochalsh test routes at a glance
Roads that come up most around Kyle of Lochalsh
How many of the 9 practice routes use each road.
Speed limits on the Kyle of Lochalsh routes
Share of the driving distance at each limit.
What to practise for Kyle of Lochalsh
- Fewer roundabouts than most centres (2.3 per route; 81% of UK centres have more), so junctions, traffic lights and road positioning matter more here.
- Lots of 20 mph driving (36% of the distance). Watch your speed on residential streets and near schools.
Practise every Kyle of Lochalsh route before your test
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Kyle of Lochalsh test routes: questions
How long are the test routes at Kyle of Lochalsh?
The 9 practice routes around Kyle of Lochalsh run 4.3–10.5 miles and take 13–28 minutes, typically 5.8 miles in 17 minutes. That is shorter than 86% of UK test centres.
Which roads come up on Kyle of Lochalsh test routes?
The roads that appear most across the practice routes are Lochalsh Road (9 of 9), Station Road (8 of 9), Main Street (8 of 9), Plock Road (8 of 9), Kyleside (7 of 9).
How many roundabouts are on the Kyle of Lochalsh routes?
About 2.3 per route on average. 81% of UK test centres have more.
Can I drive the Kyle of Lochalsh test routes with sat nav?
Yes. The Driving Test Routes app has these practice routes with turn-by-turn voice directions, plus mock tests and a score for every drive. It's on the App Store and Google Play.