Oban test routes

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Practice routes around Oban driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Oban has 8 practice routes. A typical route is 4.3 miles and takes about 12 minutes (3.5–8.1 miles, 10–32 minutes). Expect about 4.1 roundabouts per route, fewer than 66% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (87%), and the roads used most are Shore Street and Soroba Road.

Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work

Oban test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Oban

How many of the 8 practice routes use each road.

• Shore Street7 of 8
• Soroba Road7 of 8
• Albany Street6 of 8
• Corran Esplanade5 of 8
• George Street4 of 8
• Dunollie Road4 of 8
• Aird's Place3 of 8
• Combie Street3 of 8

Speed limits on the Oban routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph13%
• 30 mph87%

What to practise for Oban

• Roundabouts: about 4.1 per route, close to the middle of UK centres.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (87%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.

Test centres near Oban

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