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Driving Test Pass Rates in Dumfries

Dumfries has 2 DVSA driving test centres with a volume-weighted average car pass rate of 47% 1.7 pp below the UK national average of 48.7%.The full centre-by-centre ranking, the gender split and the first-time pass rate are all set out below.

Centres
2
in Dumfries
Avg car pass rate
47%
-1.7 pp vs UK
UK average
48.7%
national benchmark
Total tests
37.8K
lifetime, all centres

DVSA data last updated September 2026

About Dumfries

Dumfries is the leading DVSA driving test centre tracked in Dumfries, with a current pass rate of 47% (2024-25 DVSA data).

The city's volume-weighted car pass rate is 47%, 1.7 percentage points below the 48.7% UK average. The figures come from 37.8K tests recorded across the city's centres; the full per-centre ranking is below.

Dumfries vs the UK average

Dumfries
volume-weighted average
47%
-1.7 pp vs UK
UK 48.7%
0%25%50%75%100%

Dumfries below the UK average pass rate by 1.7 percentage points. Pass rates in Dumfries run slightly below the UK norm, suggesting routes here may be modestly more demanding.

Easiest & hardest centres in Dumfries

Highest pass rate
1
Dumfries LGV
1.1K tests (2024-25), #29
71.1%
2
Dumfries
2.8K tests (2024-25), #235
47%

All centres compared

Pass rate by gender across Dumfries

Male pass rate
52.7%
weighted city average
Female pass rate
49.3%
weighted city average

Across Dumfries's test centres, men pass at 52.7% and women at 49.3% a gender gap of 3.4 percentage points in favour of male candidates. Across the UK, the gap is around 2 percentage points on average.

By test category

Car (1)
33.0K tests on record
Dumfries
2.8K tests in 2024-25
47%
Motorcycle Mod 2 (1)
374 tests on record
Dumfries
374 tests in 2019-20, low sample
68.2%
HGV / LGV (1)
4.5K tests on record
Dumfries LGV
1.1K tests in 2024-25
71.1%

All test centres in Dumfries

01
Dumfries LGV
4.5K tests, HGV / LGV, National rank #29
71.1%
pass
02
Dumfries
33.0K tests, Car, National rank #235
47%
pass
03
Dumfries
Low sample
374 tests, Motorcycle Mod 2, National rank #103
68.2%
pass
Before you drive off

Every centre in Dumfries marks the same sheet, so the choice between them counts for less than whether mirrors, change direction is solid. There are 15 categories on that sheet.

DVSA publishes all 21 vehicle safety questions in advance, 14 tell me and 7 show me. You get 2 of them on the day, one at the roadside and one while you are driving. Get one wrong or both wrong and it counts as one driving fault, not two.

Show me, tell me questionsIs that a fault?Test day readiness check

Verbalise MSM out loud on every lane change for two full lessons. Slow down the sequence so each step is deliberate, then speed it back up while keeping the order. Free to use, no sign up. Everything for the day itself is on the practical test hub.

About these statistics

Pass rates shown above use the latest DVSA reporting period for each centre. Rates are volume-weighted across the city, larger centres carry proportionally more weight than smaller ones. Centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as low-sample to avoid statistically noisy comparisons. Always factor in your own preparation, instructor recommendations, and route familiarity, pass rates are a useful signal, not a guarantee.

Frequently asked questions

How many driving test centres are in Dumfries?
There are 2 DVSA driving test centres in Dumfries, Scotland.
What is the average driving test pass rate in Dumfries?
Across Dumfries's car (category B) test centres, the volume-weighted average pass rate is 47%, compared to a UK national average of 48.7%. That puts Dumfries below the UK average by 1.7 percentage points.
Which is the easiest driving test centre in Dumfries?
Dumfries has the highest pass rate in Dumfries at 47% (2024-25 DVSA data), based on 2.8K tests in the period.
Which is the hardest driving test centre in Dumfries?
There isn't a clear "hardest" centre in Dumfries, the pass rates between centres are too close to call.
Which Dumfries centre has the best first-time pass rate?
Dumfries has the highest first-time pass rate in Dumfries at 50.9% (2024-25 DVSA data). First-time pass rate measures the percentage of candidates who pass on their first attempt, a useful indicator of difficulty for new candidates.
How do I book a driving test in Dumfries?
All UK driving tests are booked via the official DVSA service at gov.uk/book-driving-test. You'll need your provisional licence number, a theory test pass certificate, and a payment method. Choose any of the centres listed above when selecting your location.
What does a UK driving test cost in Dumfries?
The standard DVSA car practical driving test fee in Dumfries is £62 on weekdays and £75 on weekends and evenings, the same across all UK test centres. There are no additional location-based fees. Always book through gov.uk to avoid third-party markups.
Is the pass rate higher at smaller centres in Dumfries?
Not always. Smaller centres in Dumfries can show higher percentages but also fluctuate more year to year because of small sample sizes, centres with fewer than 1,000 tests in the current period are flagged as "Low sample" above. Volume-weighted averages give a fairer picture.
Before the practical

Every centre in Dumfries needs a valid theory pass before you can book, and the certificate lasts two years from the day you sit it. Nationally 44.8% pass the theory.

Take a free mock testPractise attitudeRoad signs

Following distances, courtesy, priority and how to behave around other road users. All 14 DVSA topics are free to practise, with no sign up. See the theory pass rate by centre or the full practice hub.

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Data: DVSA quarterly statistical release, released under the Open Government Licence v3.0. 19.3K passes recorded across 2 Dumfries centres.