Theory Test Centres in Craigavon, County Armagh

Driving around Craigavon: what comes up in the theory test

Craigavon is a planned town with an unusual layout, where motor traffic is often separated from pedestrians and cyclists. This design, along with the many roundabouts on routes like the A3 and A27, makes it an ideal place to connect your theory knowledge to real roads. Expect questions that test your understanding of lane discipline and signalling at multi-exit roundabouts, particularly where slip roads join from residential areas such as Brownlow and Mandeville.

The town sits between Portadown and Lurgan, with key routes including the Northway (A3), Lake Road, Central Way and the M12 link towards the M1. On these faster roads, the Highway Code rules on stopping distances, safe following gaps and speed limits are especially important. Our practice questions highlight how these rules apply when joining dual carriageways or leaving the motorway-style M12 at short notice for Craigavon’s local junctions.

Local hazards and environments to consider

Craigavon is built around two artificial lakes and large green spaces such as Craigavon City Park. Roads near the lakes and woodland walking trails often have concealed entrances, parked vehicles and vulnerable road users, including dog walkers and cyclists. In the theory test, this translates into hazard perception clips where you must react early to emerging risks at side roads, pedestrian crossings and roundabout approaches.

The retail and civic area around Rushmere Shopping Centre and the civic buildings in Highfield can be busy at weekends and during council or court hours. You’ll need to apply Highway Code guidance on using box junctions correctly, giving way at pedestrian crossings, and dealing with queuing traffic without blocking side roads or roundabouts.

Weather, visibility and rural routes

As a Northern Ireland town close to open countryside and Lough Neagh, Craigavon frequently experiences heavy rain, mist and slippery surfaces, especially in autumn and winter. Theory questions often cover increased stopping distances on wet or icy roads, correct use of dipped headlights in poor visibility, and how to avoid aquaplaning on faster sections of the A3 or M12.

Many learners also drive on nearby rural roads towards Waringstown, Gilford or the shores of Lough Neagh. These narrower routes can feature sharp bends, tractors and mud on the carriageway. The theory test will check that you understand appropriate speed selection, safe overtaking and the need to watch for horses and cyclists, in line with the latest Highway Code hierarchy of road users.