--- title: "Dumfries Driving Test Centre | 51.8% Pass Rate" description: "Dumfries driving test centre in Dumfries and Galloway — 51.8% pass rate, address, opening hours, and how to find earlier driving test cancellations." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "logo": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/favicon.png", "sameAs": [] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Driving Test Cancellations", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/blog?q={search_term_string}", "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Test Centres", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "Dumfries and Galloway", "item": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/dumfries-and-galloway" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 4, "name": "Dumfries" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Dumfries Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/dumfries-and-galloway/dumfries", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "161 Brooms Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway", "postalCode": "DG1 2SH", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 55.0899, "longitude": -3.5623 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How busy is this driving test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The Dumfries Driving Test Centre experiences high demand, leading to extended waiting times for practical test appointments. This consistent busyness reflects its importance as a regional test centre for Dumfries and Galloway." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How early should I arrive at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Candidates should aim to arrive at the Dumfries Driving Test Centre approximately 10-15 minutes before their scheduled test time. This allows sufficient time for check-in and to prepare mentally before the examination begins." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "How long does the practical test take here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "The practical driving test at Dumfries, in line with national standards, typically lasts for around 40 minutes. 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Dumfries # Dumfries Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Dumfries and Galloway. ## Quick facts - 161 Brooms Road, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, DG1 2SH - Pass rate: **51.8%** (2024-25) - County: **Dumfries and Galloway** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=55.0899&mlon=-3.5623#map=15/55.0899/-3.5623) ## About Dumfries Test Centre The Dumfries Driving Test Centre is conveniently located at a modern facility within the Heathhall Industrial Estate, situated to the north-east of Dumfries town centre. This location provides a varied testing experience, encompassing both urban and semi-rural driving conditions. Test routes frequently include navigating the town's well-established road networks, such as the A701 and A75, demanding proficiency in various junctions, roundabouts, and traffic calming measures. Examiners will assess a candidate's ability to handle areas with moderate to heavy traffic, as well as their competence on quieter residential streets, where hazards like parked cars and school zones are common. The routes often extend to roads outside the immediate town, offering opportunities to demonstrate independent driving skills at higher speeds. The DVSA last reported the pass rate for Dumfries at 51.3% for 2022/23, indicating a slightly above-average success rate compared to the national average. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Dumfries Finding driving test cancellations at Dumfries can be challenging due to high demand. Learners often face long waits for available test slots. Find Me A Driving Test offers a dedicated service to help secure earlier appointments. We continuously scan the DVSA website 24/7 for new driving test cancellations at Dumfries, alerting you instantly when a suitable slot becomes available. This significantly increases your chances of booking a test sooner and avoiding prolonged waits. [Get cancellation alerts for Dumfries](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Dumfries ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Dumfries, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Dumfries has improved, moving from 44.1% to 47% (up 2.9 percentage points). It peaked at 56.4% in 2022-23 and was lowest at 43.5% in 2009-10, with a long-run average of 49%. Pass rates vary year-to-year due to changes in test demand, examiner availability, candidate readiness and local route difficulty — these figures are taken directly from DVSA's published statistics. ### Year-by-year pass rate Year Pass rate 2024-25 47% 2023-24 51% 2022-23 56.4% 2021-22 51.8% 2020-21 52.9% 2019-20 46.7% 2018-19 46.1% 2017-18 50.8% 2016-17 50% 2015-16 50% 2014-15 49% 2013-14 49.1% 2012-13 50.5% 2011-12 50.4% 2010-11 46.7% 2009-10 43.5% 2008-09 45.3% 2007-08 44.1% ## Frequently asked questions ### How busy is this driving test centre? ### How early should I arrive at this test centre? ### How long does the practical test take here? ### Can a driving instructor sit in on the test? ### How do I cancel or reschedule my test at this centre? ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Dumfries** to one of the centres below. 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