1. By car

Catherine St, DG1 1JB. From A75 turn into Edinburgh Rd then Shakespeare St to Catherine St—public parking at Loreburn Centre (3‑min walk).

2. By public transport

• Rail – Dumfries 0.5 mi SE via Lovers Walk.
• Bus – Stagecoach 221/246 stop at Burns Statue.

3. Cycling

NCN 7 Maxwelltown Path crosses river—stands at train station.

1. A75 Glasgow Road roundabout

• Typical slip‑up – choosing the inside lane for the A75 eastbound and cutting across traffic.
• Quick fix – follow the green Edinburgh signs, pick lane two and exit cleanly at 25 mph.

2. Borough Road railway bridge lights

• Typical slip‑up – stopping on amber, then blocking the single‑lane arch.
• Quick fix – commit or stop‑behind‑the‑line decision point; keep first gear set to clear.

3. Buccleuch Street one‑way gyratory

• Typical slip‑up – signalling late and missing the right‑turn filter toward Whitesands.
• Quick fix – mirror‑signal 50 m back, hug the centreline, and pause for pedestrians.

1. About Dumfries Test Centre from a Learner’s View

Set on Brooms Road car‑park, the centre has no dedicated bays; starts are kerbside with shoppers crossing. The one‑way loop funnels you toward the A780 ring road straight away.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Parallel parking in Bank Street is common; independent driving frequently uses the A75 bypass toward Collin—practise acceleration‑lane merges.

3. After You Pass

Digital paperwork means the photocard arrives within two weeks. Book Pass Plus over the A74(M) into Carlisle.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

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