Original Published Test Routes
Step-by-step directions for all 3 original DVSA-published routes from Scottish Borders Council, 8 Newton Street, Duns.
S
DTC
Start from test centre
2
Market Square / Langton Gate
At end of road, turn left
3
Greenlaw Rd
Turn right
4
Longformacus Rd
At end of road, turn right
5
Greenlaw Rd
Turn right
6
Langton Gate
Turn right
7
Briery Baulk
At end of road, turn right
8
South St / Market Sq
At end of road, turn right
9
Currie St
At roundabout, go ahead
10
Station Rd
Turn left
11
Castle Rd
At end of road, turn left
12
Wedderburn Castle Rd
At end of road, turn left
13
Berwick Rd
Turn left
14
Berrywell Drive / Winterfield
At end of road, turn left
15
Bridgend
At roundabout, turn right
16
Currie St
Turn right
17
Easter St / Tannage Brae
At end of road, turn left
18
Teindhill Green
At end of road, turn right
19
Newtown St
Turn right
20
Gourlay Wynd / The Clouds
At end of road, turn right
21
Castle St
At end of road, turn left
22
Newtown St
Turn right
23
Market Square / Langton Gate
At end of road, 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
Castle St / Preston Rd
Turn left
3
Tannage Brae / Easter St
Turn left
4
Currie St
At roundabout, turn left
5
Bridgend
Take the 3rd right
6
Wedderburn Castle Rd
Turn right
7
Castle Rd
At end of road, turn right
8
Station Rd
Turn right
9
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn right
10
Station Rd
Take the 2nd left
11
Station Ave
Turn left
12
Station Rd
At roundabout, go ahead
13
Currie St
Turn right
14
Easter St / Tannage Brae
At end of road, turn left
15
Teindhill Green
At end of road, turn right
16
Newtown St
Turn right
17
Gourlay Wynd / The Clouds
At end of road, turn right
18
Castle St
At end of road, turn left
19
Newtown St
Turn right
20
Market Square / Langton Gate
At end of road, turn left
21
Greenlaw Rd
Turn right
22
Longformacus Rd
At end of road, turn left
23
Greenlaw Rd
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
Currie St
At roundabout, go ahead
3
Station Rd
Take the 3rd left
4
Industrial Estate
At end of road, turn left
5
Station Rd
Turn left
6
Castle Rd
At end of road, turn left
7
Wedderburn Castle Rd
At end of road, turn left
8
Berwick Rd
Turn left
9
Berrywell Drive / Winterfield
At end of road, turn left
10
Bridgend
At roundabout, turn right
11
Currie St
Turn right
12
Easter St / Tannage Brae
At end of road, turn left
13
Teindhill Green
At end of road, turn left
14
Newtown St
Turn right
15
Market Square / Langton Gate
At end of road, turn left
16
Greenlaw Rd
Turn right
17
Longformacus Rd
At end of road, turn left
18
Greenlaw Rd / Newtown St
Take the 2nd left
19
Castle St
Turn left
20
The Clouds / Gourlay Wynd
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.
Route & Road Guide
Road Type Split
Approximate breakdown based on road names and instructions across all 3 routes.
Residential
92%
Town / B-Roads
8%
What to Expect at Duns
- Expect roundabouts throughout — 2.0 per route on average — correct approach lane and exit signalling are essential.
- At 78%, the pass rate here is 30.1 points above the national average of 47.9% — making Duns one of the more candidate-friendly centres in the UK.
- Familiarise yourself with Bridgend, Castle Rd and Castle St before your test — they come up repeatedly across the routes and knowing their junctions and speed limits will save you on the day.
Tricky Spots on the Duns Test
Junctions and road sections that appear frequently and catch learners out.
1
Giving Way at Bridgend
Many Duns test routes pass through Bridgend, making it one of the junctions most worth practising. The key is committing to a lane early and staying calm — hesitation, incorrect signalling or clipping the wrong lane are all easily picked up by an examiner.
2
Navigating Berrywell Drive / Winterfield
Berrywell Drive / Winterfield crops up on a large number of Duns routes and rewards candidates who stay observant throughout. Keep your speed appropriate, watch for side junctions and be ready to respond to parked vehicles or emerging traffic.
3
Emerging onto Berwick Rd
Berwick Rd is used on several Duns routes for direction changes that test your ability to judge gaps and commit confidently. Make sure your mirrors are checked well in advance, signal early and do not rush the emerge — patience here is a strength, not a weakness.
4
The Currie St Junction
You may be asked to take different exits at Currie St depending on the route, so versatility is key. Always approach with a planned exit, check your mirrors, signal in good time and hold back if there is any doubt about traffic from your right.
Most Frequent Roads
These roads appear across the most routes — be sure to practise them.
| Road | Routes | Frequency | Typical Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgend | 3 / 3 | Roundabout | |
| Castle Rd | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Castle St | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Currie St | 3 / 3 | Roundabout | |
| Easter St / Tannage Brae | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Greenlaw Rd | 3 / 3 | Right turn | |
| Longformacus Rd | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Market Square / Langton Gate | 3 / 3 | Left turn | |
| Newtown St | 3 / 3 | Right turn | |
| Station Rd | 3 / 3 | Left turn |
Roundabout Analysis
The routes include 6 roundabouts across 3 routes.
Currie St
Medium
Bridgend
Common
Duns Test Centre
Address
Duns Driving Test Centre
Scottish Borders Council, 8 Newton Street, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3AU
Scottish Borders Council, 8 Newton Street, Duns, Berwickshire, TD11 3AU
Phone
0300 200 1122
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Amenities
Disabled Access
Toilets
Tests Offered
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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
78.0%
vs 47.9% national average
Waiting Time
wks
Latest DVSA data
Routes Available
3
Car
Avg Route Length
23
Steps (21–24 range)