Castle Douglas test swaps
Use this guide to plan a learner-to-learner practical driving test swap at Castle Douglas. It combines the recorded centre location around Castle Douglas and Dumfries, current aggregate Test Swap activity, nearby alternatives and independently sourced road and DVSA data.
At a glance
- Active swaps
- 0
- Pass rate
- 53.4%
- Local area
- Castle Douglas and Dumfries
- Region
- Scotland
- Postcode
- DG7 1TH
- Status
- DVSA / GB live matching
- 53.4%
- DVSA pass rate
- 549
- tests in source period
- Castle Douglas and Dumfries
- recorded local area
Source: DVSA practical car test statistics by test centre, April 2025 to March 2026, updated June 2026. Pass rates are public historic statistics, not a prediction or guarantee.
How the swap works here
List your existing booking and desired dates.
The DTC checks whether another learner wants your exact slot and you want theirs.
Both learners accept, then each calls DVSA separately on the same day. Wait for DVSA to confirm the new bookings.
Planning around Castle Douglas
The recorded address places this centre in Castle Douglas and Dumfries. Before accepting a swap, check that your instructor can cover the new date and that the journey works for the vehicle you will use.
OpenStreetMap records Castle Douglas Bypass (A75), St Andrew Street (A713), King Street (A713), Abercromby Road (A713), Buchan Brig (B736), and King Street (B736) within roughly one mile of the centre. These larger roads make planning, lane choice and speed awareness useful topics to cover with your instructor.
The surrounding mapped network includes roundabouts.
Road and transport context was checked against OpenStreetMap contributors on 2026-09-04. It describes the surrounding mapped area, not an official or guaranteed test route.
What the published data says about Castle Douglas
Castle Douglas recorded a 53.4% pass rate in the published period, 4.1 percentage points above the 49.3% regional figure and 3.3 points above the 50.1% figure across centres in this directory. Treat this as historic context rather than a forecast of an individual result.
- First attempts
- 60.4%
- 303 first attempts in 2025-26
- Automatic tests
- 32.0%
- 75 automatic tests in 2025-26
- Zero-fault first tests
- 18
- 5.9% of first attempts
- Median wait
- 18.1 weeks
- Published for July 2026
In July 2026, DVSA recorded 1 standard slots still available (0.6%) and 23 weeks to 10% or greater weekly availability. This is a historic monthly snapshot, not a live booking feed; cancellations and added capacity may appear sooner.
Where to find Castle Douglas
Carlingwark CottageCarlingwark ArcBuchan StreetCastle DouglasDumfriesDG7 1THUse the map to plan your arrival around DG7 and orient yourself using Castle Douglas Bypass (A75), St Andrew Street (A713), and King Street (A713). Always check your official DVSA booking confirmation before travelling, because access instructions can change.
Nearby alternatives to Castle Douglas
A different centre may offer a more suitable date, but only switch after checking travel time, instructor availability and the official booking rules.
FAQs
Are there active swaps at Castle Douglas?
No active swaps here yet. Add your test and The DTC will let you know when a compatible learner appears.
Where is Castle Douglas test centre?
Castle Douglas is recorded at Carlingwark Cottage, Carlingwark Arc, Buchan Street, Castle Douglas, Dumfries, DG7 1TH. Check the address and access instructions on your official booking before travelling.
Which roads are near Castle Douglas?
Castle Douglas Bypass (A75), St Andrew Street (A713), King Street (A713), Abercromby Road (A713), Buchan Brig (B736), and King Street (B736) are mapped within roughly one mile. They are local orientation and practice context, not published DVSA test routes.
What are the published statistics for Castle Douglas?
DVSA recorded 549 car tests and a 53.4% pass rate here from April 2025 to March 2026. The published median wait in July 2026 was 18.1 weeks.
Which alternative centres are closest to Castle Douglas?
The official neighbour dataset lists Dumfries, Newton Stewart, and Cumnock as nearby alternatives. Distances and availability can change, so compare the official booking service before choosing.
Can The DTC complete a test swap for Castle Douglas?
No. Each learner must call DVSA separately on the same day: learner 1 requests the swap, then learner 2 calls to complete it. DVSA recommends the second call by 4pm. The DTC cannot change either booking.
Will my learner details appear publicly?
No. Public pages may show the test centre, calendar date, a broad morning, afternoon or evening availability band and whether the learner wants an earlier or later test. Exact times, identities, contact details, detailed preferences and booking references stay private.
The DTC is not DVSA, DVLA, DVA, nidirect or GOV.UK. The DTC does not change, cancel or swap tests for learners.