Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 7 original DVSA-published routes from Carlingwark Cottage, Carlingwark Arc, Buchan Street, Castle Douglas.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
King St
Take the 1st left
3
Marle St
Take the 3rd right
4
Cotton St
Take the 2nd left
5
Abercromby Rd
Take the 3rd right
6
Cairnsmore Rd
At end of road, turn left
7
Railway Terr
At end of road, turn right
8
Cotton St
Take the 1st left
9
Academy St
Take the 1st right
10
King St
Take the 2nd left
11
St Andrews St
Take the 1st left
12
Lochside Rd
Road continues
13
Marle St
Take the 1st left
14
Queen St
At end of road, turn right
15
King St
At roundabout, go ahead
16
Ernespie Rd
Take the 1st left
17
Dunmuir Rd
Take the 1st left
18
B795
At end of road, turn left
19
A713
Take the 1st right
20
A75
At roundabout, turn left
21
B736
Take the 1st left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
B736
At roundabout, turn right
3
A75
At roundabout, go ahead
4
A75
Take the 1st left
5
B795
Take the 1st left
6
Dunmuir Rd
Take the 2nd left
7
St Georges
Road continues
8
Robb Pl
At end of road, turn left
9
Robb Pl
At end of road, turn left
10
St Georges
Take the 1st right
11
St Georges
At end of road, turn right
12
St Georges
At end of road, turn left
13
Dunmuir Rd
At end of road, turn right
14
Ernespie Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
15
Queens St
Take the 2nd left
16
New Market St
Take the 2nd left
17
Oakwell Rd
At roundabout, turn left
18
Queens St
Take the 4th left
19
Academy St
Take the 2nd left
20
King St
Take the 3rd left
21
Marle St
Take the 1st right
22
Queen St
At end of road, turn left
23
King St
Take the 1st right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
King St
Take the 1st right
3
Queen St
Take the 2nd right
4
St Andrews St
Take the 1st right
5
St Andrews Drive
Road continues
6
St Ringan Drive
At end of road, turn left
7
Academy St
Take the 2nd right
8
King St
Take the 1st right
9
Market St
At end of road, turn left
10
Queen St
Take the 1st right
11
Jenny's Loaning
Take the 1st right
12
Jenny's Loaning
Road continues
13
Gordon Drive
At end of road, turn left
14
Torrs Rd
At end of road, turn left
15
Oakwell Rd
At roundabout, turn right
16
Ernespie Rd
Take the 1st left
17
Dunmuir Rd
Take the 1st right
18
St Georges
Take the 1st left
19
St Georges
At end of road, turn right
20
St Georges
At end of road, turn left
21
Dunmuir Rd
At end of road, turn right
22
Ernespie Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
23
A745
At roundabout, turn left
24
A75
Take the 1st right
25
A713
Road continues
26
Abercrombie Rd
Take the 1st right
27
Cotton St
At end of road, turn left
28
Marle St
Take the 3rd right
29
Queen St
At end of road, turn left
30
King St
Take the 1st right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
B736
At roundabout, turn right
3
A75
At roundabout, go ahead
4
A75
Take the 3rd right
5
B794
Take the 1st right
6
Old Military Rd
At end of road, turn right
7
A745
At roundabout, go ahead
8
Abercrombie Rd
Take the 1st right
9
Dunmuir Rd
Take the 1st right
10
St Georges
Take the 2nd right
11
Robb Place
At end of road, turn right
12
Robb Place
At end of road, turn left
13
St Georges
Take the 1st right
14
St Georges
At end of road, turn right
15
St Georges
At end of road, turn left
16
Dunmuir Rd
At end of road, turn right
17
Ernespie Rd
At roundabout, turn right
18
King St
Take the 1st left
19
Market St
At end of road, turn right
20
Queen St
Take the 1st left
21
St Andrews St
Take the 2nd left
22
King St
Turn right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
King St
Take the 1st left
3
Marle St
Take the 3rd right
4
Cotton St
Take the 1st right
5
St Andrews St
Take the 1st left
6
King St
Take the 1st left
7
Church St
At end of road, turn right
8
Cotton St
Take the 1st left
9
Railway Terrace
At end of road, turn left
10
Railway Terrace
Take the 2nd left
11
Braeside Crescent
At end of road, turn right
12
Cairnsmore Rd
Road continues
13
Railway Terrace
At end of road, turn left
14
Cotton St
At end of road, turn left
15
King St
At roundabout, turn right
16
Queen St
Take the 4th left
17
Academy St
Take the 1st right
18
St Ringan Drive
At end of road, turn left
19
St Andrews St
Road continues
20
Abercrombie Rd
At end of road, turn right
21
A75
At roundabout, turn left
22
B736
Take the 1st left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
B736
At roundabout, turn right
3
A75
Take the 1st left
4
A713
At end of road, turn right
5
B795
Take the 1st right
6
Dunmuir Road
At end of road, turn right
7
Ernespie Road
At roundabout, go ahead
8
Queen Street
Take the 3rd left
9
Jenny's Loaning
Road continues
10
Alvingham Avenue
At end of road, turn right
11
Torrs Road
Take the 1st right
12
Gordon Drive
Take the 2nd left
13
Brown Crescent
Road continues
14
Jenny's loaning
Road continues
15
Gordon Drive
At end of road, turn left
16
Torrs Road
At end of road, turn left
17
Oakwell Road
Take the 1st left
18
New Market Street
At end of road, turn left
19
Queen Street
Take the 2nd left
20
Academy Street
Take the 2nd left
21
King Street
Take the 1st right
22
Church Street
At end of road, turn right
23
Cotton Street
Take the 1st right
24
Academy Street
Take the 1st right
25
King Street
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
King Street
Take the 3rd right
3
St Andrews Street
Take the 2nd right
4
Queen Street
Take the 2nd left
5
Academy Street
Take the 1st right
6
King Street
Take the 1st left
7
Cotton Street
Take the 2nd right
8
Abercrombie Road
Take the 3rd right
9
Cairnsmore Road
At end of road, turn right
10
Braeside Crescent
At end of road, turn left
11
Cairnsmore Road
At end of road, turn right
12
Abercrombie Road
Take the 1st left
13
A713 slip
At end of road, turn left
14
A75
At roundabout, turn right
15
A745
At roundabout, go ahead
16
Ernespie Road
At roundabout, turn right
17
King Street
Take the 1st left
18
Market Street
At end of road, turn right
19
Queen Street
Take the 3rd right
20
St Andrews Street
Take the 1st left
21
King Street
Take the 1st right
22
Rowena Place
Take the 1st left
23
Marle Place
Take the 2nd right
24
Queen Street
At end of road, turn left
25
King Street
Take the 1st right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 7 routes.
Residential
81%
A-Roads
10%
Town / B-Roads
9%
What to Expect at Castle Douglas
- Expect roundabouts throughout — 2.9 per route on average — Route 2 includes the most with 4, including A75.
- The 47% pass rate at Castle Douglas is broadly in line with the national average of 47.9% — this is a fair, well-rounded test where solid all-round preparation is rewarded.
- Familiarise yourself with Gordon Drive, St Georges and Academy Street before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
- Routes here range from 22 to 31 steps — each has a distinct character, so practising the full set is worth the time.
Tricky Spots on the Castle Douglas Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Roundabout Positioning on A745
A745 features on multiple routes and demands confident lane positioning well before you reach the give way line. Check your mirrors early, signal clearly and commit to your exit — wavering at the last moment is one of the most common reasons for picking up faults here.
2
Staying Sharp on A713
You will spend significant time on A713 during your test, so it is worth getting familiar with its layout in advance. Speed limit changes, busy side roads and parked cars all demand consistent observation — this is not a road to switch off on.
3
Turning onto A713 slip
Turning at A713 slip can feel pressured if there is traffic behind you, but it is important to wait for a safe gap. Examiners are not marking you on speed — they are marking you on observation, correct positioning and smooth execution, so take the time you need.
4
Confident Exits at A75
The A75 junction features across several Castle Douglas routes and is a place where exam nerves can cause candidates to rush. Stay composed, check right before entering, position carefully and remember that giving way here is never marked as a fault.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon Drive | 2 / 7 | Left turn | |
| St Georges | 3 / 7 | Right turn | |
| Academy Street | 2 / 7 | Right turn | |
| Braeside Crescent | 2 / 7 | Right turn | |
| Cairnsmore Rd | 2 / 7 | Straight ahead | |
| Cotton Street | 2 / 7 | Right turn | |
| Ernespie Road | 2 / 7 | Roundabout | |
| Queen Street | 2 / 7 | Left turn | |
| Oakwell Rd | 2 / 7 | Roundabout | |
| Market St | 2 / 7 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 20 roundabouts across 7 routes.
A75
High
A745
Medium
B736
Medium
Ernespie Rd
Medium
Ernespie Road
Common
King St
Common
Oakwell Rd
Common
Castle Douglas Test Centre
Address
Castle Douglas Driving Test Centre
Carlingwark Cottage, Carlingwark Arc, Buchan Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries, DG7 1TH
Carlingwark Cottage, Carlingwark Arc, Buchan Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries, DG7 1TH
Phone
0300 200 1122
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Amenities
Disabled Access
Parking
Toilets
Tests Offered
Car
Opening Hours
- Mon 8:00–16:00
- Tue 8:00–16:00
- Wed 8:00–16:00
- Thu 8:00–16:00
- Fri 8:00–16:00
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Pass Rate
47.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
7
Car
Avg Route Length
25
Steps (22–31 range)