Castle Douglas driving test centre
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- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: Carlingwark Cottage, Buchan Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway DG7 1TH
Castle Douglas's driving tests start from Buchan Street at the south edge of the town, by Carlingwark Loch off the A745. It's a small centre, and learners come from Castle Douglas, Dalbeattie, Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse of Fleet, Dalry, New Galloway, Crossmichael and Springholm.
549 car tests were taken there in a year, and the pass rate is 53.4%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait is shorter than at most centres, about 12.6 weeks booking on your own. Dumfries is about 16 miles away.
How long is the wait at Castle Douglas driving test centre?
If you book at Castle Douglas on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 12.6 weeks away. That's shorter than at most test centres, where it's around 23.4 weeks.
You don't have to wait that out or keep checking yourself. We usually find learners an earlier test date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up, and often within a few days. The test itself may still be a few weeks away, but it's earlier than the date you'd get booking on your own.
See how that compares with the wait at every test centre in the country.
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What's the pass rate at Castle Douglas?
In the latest official figures, 53.4% of driving tests at Castle Douglas were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 50.2%.
Pass rates depend on a lot of things, including how busy the roads are and how ready people are on the day, so don't read too much into a few points either way.
How we help you find an earlier test at Castle Douglas
- Tell us what you needPick Castle Douglas and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Castle Douglas, so you don't have to keep checking.
- We let you knowAs soon as we find an earlier date, we alert you by SMS and WhatsApp.
Getting an earlier test at Castle Douglas
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Driving test centres near Castle Douglas
How Castle Douglas compares with the closest centres. Distances are in a straight line, so the drive may be a little further.
| Test centre | Distance | Pass rate | Wait on your own |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Douglas | This centre | 53.4% | 12.6 weeks |
| Dumfries | 16.5 miles | 53.9% | 6 weeks |
| Newton Stewart | 21.7 miles | 65.8% | 13.8 weeks |
| Workington | 25.2 miles | 61.9% | 19.8 weeks |
Questions about Castle Douglas test centre
Where is Castle Douglas driving test centre?
Carlingwark Cottage on Buchan Street, DG7 1TH, at the loch end of town near the Buchan bridge.
How long is the wait at Castle Douglas?
About 12.6 weeks if you book on your own, though tests only run on some days. We usually find learners an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
What's the pass rate at Castle Douglas?
53.4% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain.
Are there many cancellations at Castle Douglas?
Very few, because so few tests are taken there. That's why being alerted the moment one appears matters, and we do that by SMS and WhatsApp.
Would you watch Dumfries as well?
Yes. It's about 16 miles away with far more tests and one of the shortest waits in the country. Tell us you'll take either and we'll watch both.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.