--- title: "Stranraer Driving Test Centre | 67.6% Pass Rate" description: "Stranraer driving test centre in Dumfries and Galloway — 67.6% 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": "Stranraer" } ] }, [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "GovernmentOffice", "name": "Stranraer Driving Test Centre", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/dumfries-and-galloway/stranraer", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway", "postalCode": "DG9 7RT", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": 54.906, "longitude": -5.024 } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type": "Question", "name": "How soon can I rebook if I fail?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "If you fail your driving test, you must wait a minimum of 10 working days before you can rebook another one. This waiting period allows you time to practice and improve on the areas identified as needing attention during your previous test." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Can I change my test to this centre after booking?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes, you can change your driving test to Stranraer Driving Test Centre after you have booked, provided there are available slots. You will need your driving licence number and your test reference number to make this change via the DVSA website." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the test routes like at this centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Test routes at Stranraer often include a mix of urban and semi-rural roads. You can expect to encounter residential streets, town centre traffic, roundabouts, and potentially roads with higher speed limits outside the main town area." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What identification do I need to bring?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "You must bring your provisional driving licence to your driving test. If you have an old-style paper licence, you must also bring a valid passport. Failure to provide the correct identification will result in your test being cancelled without a refund." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there parking facilities at this test centre?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Information regarding specific parking facilities at Stranraer Driving Test Centre for candidates is not publicly detailed. It is advisable to check with your driving instructor or the DVSA directly for the most accurate information regarding candidate parking on test day." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "During your driving test at Stranraer, you could be asked to perform one of the four manoeuvres: parallel parking at the side of the road, parking in a bay (either forward or reverse), or pulling up on the right-hand side of the road, reversing, and rejoining traffic." } } ] }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Dataset", "name": "Stranraer driving test pass rate history", "description": "Annual DVSA car practical driving test pass rate at Stranraer test centre, from 2007-08 to 2024-25.", "creator": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)" }, "keywords": [ "driving test", "pass rate", "Stranraer", "DVSA" ], "variableMeasured": "Practical driving test pass rate (%)", "temporalCoverage": "2007-08/2024-25", "url": "https://www.drivingtestcancellations.com/test-centres/dumfries-and-galloway/stranraer" } ] ] --- [Driving Test Cancellations ](/) [How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us)Log InSign Up 1. [Home](/) 2. [Test Centres](/test-centres) 3. [Dumfries and Galloway](/test-centres/dumfries-and-galloway) 4. Stranraer # Stranraer Test Centre Driving test cancellations, pass rates and key info in Dumfries and Galloway. ## Quick facts - Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, DG9 7RT - Pass rate: **67.6%** (2024-25) - County: **Dumfries and Galloway** [View larger map on OpenStreetMap →](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=54.906&mlon=-5.024#map=15/54.906/-5.024) ## About Stranraer Test Centre Stranraer Driving Test Centre is situated in the town of Stranraer, within the picturesque region of Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The centre's location means test routes often incorporate a diverse range of road conditions. Learners can expect to navigate through urban areas, encountering typical town driving scenarios such as junctions, roundabouts, and pedestrian crossings. Furthermore, routes may extend to semi-rural roads, presenting opportunities to demonstrate hazard perception and adaptability to varying speed limits. The driving test pass rate for Stranraer in the period of April 2023 to March 2024 was 59.4%, which is notably higher than the national average pass rate of 48.7%. This above-average pass rate suggests that candidates at Stranraer are often well-prepared for the local driving conditions, and the test centre provides a fair assessment of their driving skills. Navigating both the town and its surrounding areas effectively will be key to success. ## Driving Test Cancellations at Stranraer Finding driving test cancellations at Stranraer Driving Test Centre can be challenging due to demand. Learners often face long waits for available test slots. Find Me A Driving Test can help bypass these delays by constantly scanning the DVSA system 24/7 for new driving test cancellations. This service significantly increases the chances of securing an earlier test date at Stranraer, allowing you to take your test sooner. Instead of repeatedly checking the DVSA website yourself, rely on real-time notifications to secure your preferred test slot as soon as it becomes available. [Get cancellation alerts for Stranraer](/signup) ## Pass rate trend at Stranraer ### Pass rate over time Annual pass rate at Stranraer, from 2007-08 to 2024-25 (DVSA data). Between 2007-08 and 2024-25, the pass rate at Stranraer has improved, moving from 56.6% to 73.4% (up 16.8 percentage points). It peaked at 73.4% in 2024-25 and was lowest at 56.6% in 2007-08, with a long-run average of 63.4%. 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 73.4% 2023-24 63.3% 2022-23 67.7% 2021-22 72.9% 2020-21 67.5% 2019-20 63.3% 2018-19 60.3% 2017-18 63.8% 2016-17 64.1% 2015-16 59.9% 2014-15 58.5% 2013-14 58.7% 2011-12 67% 2009-10 59.8% 2008-09 57.4% 2007-08 56.6% ## Frequently asked questions ### How soon can I rebook if I fail? ### Can I change my test to this centre after booking? ### What are the test routes like at this centre? ### What identification do I need to bring? ### Are there parking facilities at this test centre? ### What manoeuvres might I be asked to perform here? ## You can move your test to these test centres From 9 June 2026, the DVSA only lets you move a booked test from **Stranraer** to one of the centres below. These are the official rebooking options for this centre. - [ Newton Stewart 35.0 km away ](/test-centres/dumfries-and-galloway/newton-stewart) - [ Girvan 38.9 km away ](/test-centres/south-ayrshire/girvan) - [ Ayr 66.3 km away ](/test-centres/uk/ayr) Driving Test Cancellations Helping learner drivers across the UK find earlier test dates. Site [Home](/)[How It Works](/how-it-works)[Pricing](/pricing)[ADI](/adi)[FAQ](/faq)[About Us](/about-us)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact-us) Resources [Learner Driver Centre](/learner-driver-centre)[Theory Test](/book-a-theory-test)[Theory Mock Test](/theory-test)[UK Test Centres](/test-centres)[My Account](/login)[Register](/signup) Legal [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy)[Terms of Service](/terms-of-service)[Refund Policy](/refund-policy)[Cancellation Policy](/cancellation-policy) © 2026 Driving Test Cancellations. All rights reserved.