Dumfries driving test centre
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- You only pay once we've found you a test
- We alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find a date
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Test centre address: 161 Brooms Road, Dumfries DG1 2SH
Dumfries's driving test centre is at 161 Brooms Road, a shared office building near the fire station. It's the main centre for the region, and learners come from Dumfries, Annan, Lockerbie, Moffat, Dalbeattie, Thornhill, Sanquhar and Gretna.
2,267 car tests were taken there in a year, and it's one of the better centres to pass at: 53.9%, above the 50% across Great Britain.
The wait here is among the very shortest in the country, about 6 weeks booking on your own. Castle Douglas is about 16 miles away and Carlisle about 28.
How long is the wait at Dumfries driving test centre?
If you book at Dumfries on your own, the first week with a good choice of free dates is 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 Dumfries?
In the latest official figures, 53.9% of driving tests at Dumfries were passes. That's higher than the 50% across Great Britain. The year before, it was 47%.
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 Dumfries
- Tell us what you needPick Dumfries and the months you can do. It takes about two minutes.
- We look for youWe look for earlier dates at Dumfries, 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 Dumfries
Tell us you want Dumfries and the months you can do. We'll look for an earlier date and alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as we find one. Want it? Reply YES. Not for you? Reply NO and we'll keep looking.
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Nothing to pay upfront. You only pay if we find you a test and you say yes to it.
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Driving test centres near Dumfries
How Dumfries 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dumfries | This centre | 53.9% | 6 weeks |
| Castle Douglas | 16.5 miles | 53.4% | 12.6 weeks |
| Carlisle (Kingstown) | 27.5 miles | 44.7% | n/a |
| Carlisle | 28 miles | 58.7% | 20 weeks |
| Workington | 30 miles | 61.9% | 19.8 weeks |
Questions about Dumfries test centre
Where is Dumfries driving test centre?
161 Brooms Road, DG1 2SH. Brooms Road has several postcodes, so use the number with it. The lorry and bus site at Heathhall and the theory test centre on Annan Road are different places.
How long is the wait at Dumfries?
About 6 weeks if you book on your own, among the shortest anywhere. If that's still too long, we usually find an earlier date within 1 to 2 weeks of signing up.
Do many people pass at Dumfries?
More than at most centres. 53.9% of car tests there were passes in the latest official figures, above the 50% across Great Britain.
How can I get an earlier test at Dumfries?
Dates free up when other learners cancel or move theirs. Tell us your months and we'll alert you by SMS and WhatsApp as soon as one appears. Nothing to pay upfront.
Can I get a last minute test at Dumfries?
Yes. We'll ring you as well as messaging you for a date only days away.
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Figures from the official driving test statistics published on GOV.UK.