Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 13 original DVSA-published routes from 161 Brooms Road, Dumfries & Galloway,.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
3
Leafield Rd
At roundabout, turn left
4
Hoods Loaning
At end of road, turn right
5
English St
Take the 1st left
6
St Mary's St
Take the 2nd left
7
Lovers Walk
Take the 2nd left
8
Newall Terrace
Take the 1st right
9
Catherine St
Take the 1st left
10
Catherine St
At end of road, turn left
11
Academy St
Road continues
12
Church Crescent
Road continues
13
Buccleuch St
Road continues
14
Galloway St
Take the 1st right
15
Glasgow St
At roundabout, turn left
16
Lochfield Rd
Take the 2nd left
17
Ashfield Drive
Take the 2nd left
18
Portland Drive
At end of road, turn right
19
Ashfield Drive
Take the 1st right
20
Summerville Avenue
At end of road, turn left
21
Lochfield Rd
At roundabout, turn right
22
Alexandra Drive
At end of road, turn left
23
Hardthorn Avenue
At end of road, turn right
24
Hardthorn Rd
Take the 2nd right
25
Alloway Rd
At roundabout, turn right
26
Lochside Rd
At roundabout, turn right
27
Glasgow Rd
At roundabout, turn left
28
A75
At roundabout, turn right
29
Edinburgh Rd
At roundabout, turn left
30
Moffat Rd
At roundabout, turn left
31
Lockerbie Rd
Take the 1st right
32
Ardwall Rd
At end of road, turn left
33
Lockerbie Rd
At roundabout, turn left
34
Cornwall Mount
At roundabout, turn right
35
Annan Rd
Turn left
36
Leafield Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
37
Brooms Rd
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn left
3
Annan Rd
Take the 1st right
4
Balmoral Rd
At end of road, turn right
5
Lockerbie Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
6
Lockerbie Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
7
A709
At roundabout, turn left
8
Catherinefield Rd
Take the 3rd left
9
Herries Avenue
Take the 1st left
10
The Shaw
At end of road, turn right
11
Moss Dale
At end of road, turn left
12
Moss Dale
At end of road, turn left
13
Martinton Rd
Take the 1st left
14
Martinton Rd
At end of road, turn left
15
Main Rd
Take the 1st right
16
Auchencrieff Rd South
Take the 3rd right
17
Wallamhill Rd
Take the 1st left
18
Gledhill Crescent
At end of road, turn right
19
Auchencrieff Rd North
Road continues
20
Knowehead Rd
At end of road, turn right
21
Quarry Rd
At end of road, turn right
22
Main Rd
At roundabout, turn right
23
Lochthorn
At roundabout, go ahead
24
Edinburgh Rd
At roundabout, turn left
25
Moffat Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
26
Moffat Rd
At roundabout, turn right
27
St Mary's St
At roundabout, turn left
28
Cornwall Mount
At roundabout, turn right
29
Annan Rd
Take the 1st left
30
Leafield Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
31
Leafield Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
32
Brooms Rd
Turn left
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn left
3
Annan Rd
Take the 3rd right
4
Cardoness St
At end of road, turn left
5
Lockerbie Rd
At roundabout, turn right
6
Moffat Rd
At roundabout, turn right
7
Edinburgh Rd
At roundabout, turn left
8
A75
At roundabout, 4th exit, turn left
9
Garroch Loaning
At roundabout, turn right
10
A711
At roundabout, turn left
11
Cargenbridge Avenue
Take the 2nd left
12
Drungans Drive
Go ahead
13
Cargen Rd
At end of road, turn left
14
Waterside Rd
Go ahead
15
Cargenbridge Avenue
At end of road, turn left
16
Waterside Rd
At end of road, turn right
17
A711
At roundabout, turn right
18
Dalbeattie Rd
Take the 2nd right
19
Park St
At end of road, turn right
20
Dalbeattie Rd
At end of road, turn right
21
Cassalands
At traffic lights, go ahead
22
Buccleuch St
Go ahead
23
Burns Statue Square
Go ahead
24
Church Crescent
At traffic lights, turn right
25
Loreburn St
Go ahead
26
Newall Terrace
Turn left
27
Catherine St
Go ahead
28
Rae St
At end of road, turn right
29
Lovers Walk
At end of road, turn left
30
St Mary's St
At roundabout, turn right
31
Cornwall Mount
At roundabout, turn left
32
Annan Rd
At roundabout, turn right
33
Brooms Rd
Turn right
F
DTC
Return to test centre
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S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn left
3
Annan Rd
Turn right
4
Balmoral Rd
At end of road, turn right
5
Lockerbie Rd
At roundabout, turn right
6
Roucan Rd
At end of road, turn right
7
A75
At roundabout, turn left
8
Annan Rd
At roundabout, 4th exit, turn left
9
Loganbarns Rd
At end of road, turn left
10
Georgetown Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
11
Georgetown Drive
Take the 1st right
12
Georgetown Crescent
At end of road, turn right
13
Mosspark
At roundabout, turn left
14
Georgetown Rd
Take the 2nd right
15
Calside Rd
At end of road, turn left
16
Georgetown Rd
At roundabout, turn left
17
Gillbrae Rd
Take the 1st right
18
Barnton Rd
Road continues
19
Kellwood Rd
At end of road, turn right
20
Eastfield Rd
At end of road, turn right
F
Brooms Rd
Return to test centre
This route is based on older published data. Get the current verified version on the app — with satnav navigation.
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DTC
Start from test centre
2
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn left
3
Brooms Rd
Take the 1st right
4
Queen St
At end of road, turn left
5
Shakespeare St
At end of road, turn left
6
Dockhead
At end of road, turn right
7
St Michaels Bridge Rd
Take the 2nd left
8
Troqueer Rd
Take the 2nd right
9
Brodie Avenue
At end of road, turn left
10
Ryedale Rd
Take the 2nd right
11
Solway Drive
At end of road, turn right
12
Pleasance Avenue
Take the 1st left
13
Troqueer Rd
Road continues
14
Church St
Take the 2nd left
15
Maxwell St
Road continues
16
Corberry Avenue
At end of road, turn right
17
Hermitage Drive
At end of road, turn left
18
Dalbeattie Rd
Take the 1st left
19
Park St
At end of road, turn left
20
Dalbeattie Rd
At roundabout, turn right
21
Garroch Loaning
At roundabout, turn right
22
A75
At roundabout, turn right
23
Castle Douglas Rd
Road continues
24
Cassalands
Road continues
25
Laurieknowe
Road continues
26
Galloway St
Take the 1st right
27
Whitesands
Road continues
28
Dockhead
At end of road, turn left
29
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, 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
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn right
3
Annan Rd
At roundabout, turn right
4
A75
Take the 2nd left
5
Roucan Rd
At end of road, turn left
6
A709
At roundabout, turn right
7
Catherinefield Rd
Take the 3rd left
8
Herries Avenue
Take the 3rd right
9
Auchenkeld Avenue
At end of road, turn right
10
Downs Way
At end of road, turn right
11
Tinwald Downs Rd
At roundabout, turn left
12
Edinburgh Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
13
Academy St
Take the 2nd left
14
Loreburn St
Go ahead
15
English St
Turn right
16
Shakespeare St
Take the 2nd left
17
Queen St
At end of road, turn left
18
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, 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
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn left
3
Annan Rd
At traffic lights, go ahead
4
English St
Go ahead
5
Shakespeare St
At end of road, turn right
6
Whitesands
At end of road, turn left
7
Galloway St
Take the 1st right
8
Glasgow St
At roundabout, go ahead
9
Glasgow Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn right
10
Jocks Loaning
Take the 1st right
11
Lincluden Rd
Take the 1st right
12
Criffel Rd
At end of road, turn right
13
Lincluden Rd
Take the 1st right
14
Jocks Loaning
Take the 1st left
15
Poplar Rd
Take the 2nd left
16
Newbridge Dr
At end of road, turn left
17
Newbridge Dr
At end of road, turn right
18
Glasgow Rd / Newton Rd
Take the 1st left
19
Lochside Rd
At roundabout, turn right
20
Glasgow Rd
At roundabout, turn left
21
A75
At roundabout, turn right
22
A709
At roundabout, 3rd exit, turn left
23
Balmoral Rd
At end of road, turn left
24
Annan Rd
At roundabout, turn right
F
Brooms Rd
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
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn left
3
St Michaels St / Craigs Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit, go ahead
4
Gillbrae Rd
At roundabout, turn right
5
Georgetown Rd
At roundabout, turn left
6
Mosspark Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn right
7
Oakfield Dr
At end of road, turn left
8
Moss Park Rd
Take the 3rd right
9
Georgetown Crescent
At end of road, turn left
10
Georgetown Drive
At end of road, turn right
11
Georgetown Rd
At roundabout, turn right
12
Annan Rd
Turn left
13
Brownrigg Loaning
At end of road, turn right
14
Lockerbie Rd
At roundabout, turn left
15
A75
At roundabout, turn left
16
Edinburgh Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn right
17
Lovers Walk
At end of road, turn left
18
St Mary's St
At roundabout, turn right
19
Cornwall Mount
At roundabout, turn right
20
Annan Rd
Take the 1st left
21
Leafield Rd / Brooms Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
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
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn left
3
Annan Rd
At roundabout, turn right
4
Cornwall Mount
At roundabout, turn left
5
St Mary's St
Turn right
6
Lovers Walk
At end of road, turn right
7
Edinburgh Rd
At roundabout, turn left
8
A75
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn left
9
Glasgow St
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
10
Goldie Avenue
Take the 2nd right
11
College St
Take the 1st right
12
Sunderries Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
13
Ellisland Dr
At end of road, turn left
14
Golf Avenue
At end of road, turn right
15
Albert Rd
At end of road, turn left
16
Castle Douglas Rd
Take the 1st right
17
New Abbey Rd
Take the 3rd left
18
Rotchell Rd
Take the 1st left
19
Rotchell Park
Take the 2nd right
20
Averill Crescent
Take the 1st right
21
Robinson Drive
Take the 2nd left
22
Pleasance Avenue
Go ahead
23
St Michaels Br. Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
24
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, 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
Brooms Rd
Take the 2nd left
3
Eastfield Rd
Take the 2nd right
4
Rosevale St
Road continues
5
Aldermanhill Rd
Take the 2nd left
6
Glebe St
At roundabout, turn right
7
St Michaels St
Turn right
8
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn left
9
Leafield Rd
At end of road, turn right
10
Annan Rd
At roundabout, 2nd exit, turn left
11
Ardwall Rd
At end of road, turn left
12
Annan Rd
Take the 3rd left
13
Balmoral Rd
Take the 1st right
14
Braemar Avenue
Take the 1st left
15
Balmoral Avenue
At end of road, turn right
16
Crathie Avenue
At end of road, turn right
17
Greenbrae Loaning
At end of road, turn left
18
Annan Rd
At roundabout, 1st exit, turn left
19
Noblehill Avenue
At end of road, turn left
20
Annan Rd
At roundabout, turn left
21
A75
At roundabout, turn left
22
Lockerbie Rd (A709)
Turn left
23
Brownrigg Loaning
At end of road, turn right
24
Annan Rd / Brooms Rd
At roundabout, 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
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn right
3
Queens St
At end of road, turn left
4
Shakespeare St
At end of road, turn right
5
Whitesands
At end of road, turn left
6
Galloway St
Take the 1st left
7
Market Square
At end of road, turn right
8
Church St
Take the 1st right
9
Maxwell St
Road continues
10
Corberry Avenue
At end of road, turn left
11
Hermitage Drive
At end of road, turn right
12
Dalbeattie Rd
At end of road, turn left
13
Castle Douglas Rd
Take the 3rd right
14
Station Rd
At end of road, turn left
15
Station Rd
At end of road, turn right
16
Terregles Rd
At roundabout, turn right
17
Terregles Rd
At roundabout, turn left
18
Lochfield Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
19
Lochfield Rd
At roundabout, turn left
20
Glasgow St
At roundabout, go ahead
21
Glasgow St
At roundabout, turn right
22
A75
At roundabout, go ahead
23
A75
At roundabout, turn right
24
A709
At roundabout, go ahead
25
Lockerbie Rd
Take the 1st left
26
Greenbrae Loaning
Take the 2nd right
27
Crathie Avenue
Take the 1st left
28
Ballater Avenue
At end of road, turn right
29
Braemar Avenue
At end of road, turn left
30
Balmoral Rd
At end of road, turn left
31
Annan Rd
At roundabout, turn right
32
Brooms Rd
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
Brooms Rd
At roundabout, turn left
3
Annan Rd
At roundabout, turn right
4
Cornwall Mount
At roundabout, turn right
5
St Mary's St
At roundabout, turn left
6
Moffat Rd
At roundabout, turn right
7
Edinburgh Rd
At roundabout, turn left
8
A75
At roundabout, turn left
9
Glasgow St
At roundabout, turn right
10
Lochfield Rd
Take the 2nd right
11
Hardthorn Avenue
At end of road, turn left
12
Hardthorn Crescent
Road continues
13
St Anne's Rd
At end of road, turn right
14
Hardthorn Avenue
At end of road, turn left
15
Hardthorn Rd
At roundabout, turn left
16
Terregles Rd
At roundabout, turn left
17
Lochfield Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
18
Sunderries Rd
Take the 2nd left
19
College St
Road continues
20
Wells St
At end of road, turn left
21
Glasgow St
At end of road, turn left
22
Galloway St
Go ahead
23
Buccleuch St
Go ahead
24
Burns Statue Square
Go ahead
25
Church Crescent
Go ahead
26
Academy St
At traffic lights, turn right
27
Catherine St
Turn right
28
Rae St
At end of road, turn left
29
Loreburn St
Go ahead
30
English St
Turn right
31
Annan Rd
At traffic lights, turn right
32
Brooms Rd
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
Brooms Rd
At traffic lights, turn left
3
St Michaels Bridge St
Go ahead
4
Pleasance Avenue
At end of road, turn right
5
New Abbey Rd
Turn left
6
Park Rd
Turn right
7
Hermitage Drive
At end of road, turn left
8
Park Rd
At end of road, turn left
9
New Abbey Rd
At end of road, turn left
10
Castle Douglas Rd
At roundabout, turn right
11
A75
At roundabout, turn left
12
Glasgow Rd
At roundabout, turn right
13
Criffel Rd
Go ahead
14
Priory Avenue
At end of road, turn right
15
Lincluden Rd
Take the 1st right
16
Margaret Walk
At end of road, turn left
17
College Rd
Turn left
18
Criffel Rd
Take the 1st right
19
Maple Avenue
Take the 2nd left
20
Rowan Drive
Road continues
21
Elder Ave
At end of road, turn right
22
Poplar Rd
At end of road, turn right
23
Jocks Loaning
At end of road, turn left
24
Glasgow Rd
At roundabout, turn left
25
A75
At roundabout, turn right
26
Edinburgh Rd
At roundabout, turn left
27
Moffat Rd
At roundabout, turn left
28
Lockerbie Rd
Turn right
29
Cardoness St
At end of road, turn left
30
Annan Rd
At roundabout, turn right
31
Brooms Rd
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.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 13 routes.
Residential
94%
A-Roads
6%
What to Expect at Dumfries
- Roundabouts are a defining feature — averaging 9.7 per route. Route 1 is the most demanding with 13, including Brooms Rd.
- Pass rate 47%, close to the national average of 47.9% — a fair test. Consistent preparation across all routes is what counts.
- Routes vary significantly in length — from 19 to 38 steps. Route 1 is the most demanding overall; Route 6 the most straightforward.
- Key roads to know: Brooms Rd, A75 and Annan Rd — these appear across the most routes and are the most likely to feature on your test.
Tricky Spots on the Dumfries Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Negotiating the A709 Roundabout
Routes through A709 require good forward planning from the moment you see the junction ahead. Position confidently, keep your speed consistent and signal in good time — this roundabout separates prepared candidates from those who have not practised the routes.
2
Road Craft on Academy St
Candidates who know Academy St well tend to feel more settled during their test. It is used on many Dumfries routes and rewards good hazard perception — keep your observation high and your speed appropriate throughout.
3
Junction Decisions on Albert Rd
The junction at Albert Rd asks for a clear MSM routine and a calm approach to emerging traffic. Give yourself time to assess properly before pulling out — rushed decisions at junctions like this are a frequent source of minors, particularly when visibility is limited.
4
Multi-Exit Choices at A711
A711 is worth spending time on during practice because the exit instructions vary between routes. Arrive with your mirrors checked and your exit decided, position early and keep an eye on traffic already on the roundabout before you commit.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooms Rd | 13 / 13 | Roundabout | |
| A75 | 12 / 13 | Roundabout | |
| Annan Rd | 12 / 13 | Roundabout | |
| Edinburgh Rd | 8 / 13 | Roundabout | |
| Lockerbie Rd | 7 / 13 | Roundabout | |
| Cornwall Mount | 6 / 13 | Roundabout | |
| St Mary's St | 6 / 13 | Roundabout | |
| Balmoral Rd | 5 / 13 | Right turn | |
| Galloway St | 5 / 13 | Right turn | |
| Glasgow St | 5 / 13 | Roundabout |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 126 roundabouts across 13 routes — these are the most important.
Brooms Rd
High
A75
High
Annan Rd
High
Edinburgh Rd
High
Cornwall Mount
High
Glasgow St
High
Lockerbie Rd
High
Moffat Rd
High
Dumfries Test Centre
Address
Dumfries Driving Test Centre
161 Brooms Road, Dumfries & Galloway,, Dumfries, DG1 2SH
161 Brooms Road, Dumfries & Galloway,, Dumfries, DG1 2SH
Phone
0300 200 1122
DVSA general enquiries
Amenities
Disabled Access
Parking
Toilets
Tests Offered
Car
Motorcycle module 2
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
11.1 wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
13
Car, Motorcycle module 2
Avg Route Length
28
Steps (19–38 range)