Theory Test Centres in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire

Driving in and around Motherwell

Motherwell’s position just south-east of Glasgow means local drivers quickly experience a mix of urban streets, dual carriageways and high-speed motorway links. Understanding how the Highway Code applies on roads like the A721, A723 and A725 will not only help you in real life, but can also make many theory questions feel more familiar.

Within the town centre, you’ll find a network of one-way systems, signal-controlled junctions and pedestrian crossings around Merry Street, Brandon Parade and the streets near Motherwell Shopping Centre. Theory questions on traffic lights, zebra and pelican crossings, and box junctions become easier when you picture busy areas such as around the Civic Centre or the railway station at Muir Street.

Major routes and local hazards

The nearby M74, which runs past Motherwell towards Glasgow and Carlisle, is ideal for revising motorway rules. While you won’t drive on it during your practical test, you will be tested on topics such as lane discipline, joining and leaving via slip roads, and safe stopping distances at higher speeds. The A725 towards Bellshill and East Kilbride, and the A723 towards Hamilton, also highlight dual carriageway rules, including overtaking and central reservations.

Residential areas like Forgewood, Carfin and New Stevenston bring different challenges: parked cars on both sides of the road, traffic-calming humps and 20 mph zones. These are directly linked to theory questions on meeting traffic, priority at narrow sections and appropriate speed in built-up areas. School streets near Dalziel High School or Our Lady’s High School are useful local examples when revising rules about children, school crossing patrols and flashing amber lights.

Weather, visibility and the Highway Code

Motherwell’s climate is typically wet and changeable, with frequent rain and reduced visibility, especially in autumn and winter. The River Clyde and South Calder Water can contribute to misty conditions on nearby routes. This makes it crucial to understand theory topics on stopping distances in the wet, use of dipped headlights, and when to use fog lights without dazzling other road users.

The Highway Code’s advice on adverse weather – such as leaving extra space on the M74 or slowing down on winding rural roads towards Newhouse or Cleland – is particularly relevant here. When practising theory questions, think about local routes where you’ve seen standing water, fallen leaves or icy patches, and link them to rules on skidding, aquaplaning and correct use of brakes and steering.

Linking local knowledge to exam success

By connecting the Highway Code to places you already know in Motherwell – from roundabouts near Strathclyde Country Park to busy junctions by the railway station – you’ll remember rules more easily in the exam. Our platform helps you do exactly that, with scenario-based questions and hazard perception clips that mirror the types of roads and conditions you’ll face across North Lanarkshire.