Duns Driving Test Centre: Pass Rate & Test Routes
Duns recorded a 70.2% pass rate across 171 tests in April 2025 - March 2026. Compare the results below, check nearby centres and plan local road practice with turn-by-turn voice navigation. Historical results describe previous tests; they do not predict your result.
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Duns Pass Rate Statistics
Pass Rate Comparison
| Category | Duns | National Overall Rate | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70.2% | 50% | +20.2 pp |
| Male | 67.4% | 50% | +17.4 pp |
| Female | 73.4% | 50% | +23.4 pp |
| First Attempt | 69.2% | 50% | +19.2 pp |
| Automatic | 56.7% | 50% | +6.7 pp |
Data period: April 2025 - March 2026. Each category is compared with the national overall rate, not its own national subgroup. Differences are percentage points (pp).
Pass Rate by Age (17-25)
Historical Pass Rate Trend
2019/20
69%
2021/22
74.1%
2022/23
76.1%
2023/24
67.4%
2024/25
74.2%
2025/26
70.2%
Tests Conducted
Data period: April 2025 - March 2026
171
Total
92
Male
79
Female
4 candidates achieved zero driving faults in this period.
Duns reviews: what to check before your test
Learner reviews can help you spot practical details such as finding the entrance and arriving on time. A review of one test is not a measure of examiner leniency or your chance of passing. We do not publish a verified review rating for Duns.
For context, the DVSA recorded 171 tests here with an overall pass rate of 70.2% in April 2025 - March 2026. The first-attempt pass rate was 69.2%. Compare those figures with the full statistics above, rather than a handful of anecdotes.
- Check the review date and that it refers to this exact test-centre location.
- Use your booking confirmation to confirm arrival instructions and required documents.
- Ask your instructor which local roads and junctions to practise. Conditions and test routes can change.
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Duns Test Routes
We have mapped 11 real driving test routes used at Duns (TD11 3AU). Routes range from 6.2 km (20 mins) to 12.4 km (30 mins), with an average distance of 9.4 km taking around 25 minutes. Practice every route with turn-by-turn navigation in the app before your test day.
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Route Overview
| Route | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 6.9 km | 17 min |
| #2 | 7.9 km | 25 min |
| #3 | 8 km | 25 min |
| #4 | 6.2 km | 20 min |
| #5 | 10.3 km | 20 min |
| #6 | 11.1 km | 26 min |
| #7 | 9.9 km | 35 min |
| #8 | 8.6 km | 22 min |
| #10 | 10 km | 27 min |
| #11 | 11.7 km | 24 min |
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Roads Used in Duns Test Routes
Across all 11 routes, examiners at Duns use 29 different roads. Familiarise yourself with these roads before your test:
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Preparing for Your Test at Duns
Skills to Discuss With Your Instructor
- Navigating junctions where stone walls or hedgerows limit sightlines
- Adapting to rapidly changing light conditions as roads pass through tree-lined sections
- Maintaining appropriate speed through villages with tight speed limit changes
- Responding to slow-moving agricultural vehicles on country roads
What the Pass Rate Can Tell You
The 70.2% recorded pass rate at Duns was 20.2 percentage points above the 50% national figure for April 2025 - March 2026. This compares previous candidates, not equivalent drivers taking tests at different centres. It does not establish that the examiner, roads or transmission caused the difference, and it cannot predict your result.
Road Types to Prepare For
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How to Pass Your Driving Test at Duns
Expert Tips
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Build confidence with overtaking slower vehicles safely on single-carriageway A-roads.
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Practise driving on roads where visibility is limited by terrain, adjusting your speed accordingly.
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Practise clutch control at low speed, essential for the tight turns and gradients common around Scottish test centres.
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Practise judging the national speed limit on open roads. Going too slowly can be as much a fault as exceeding it.
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Build confidence with overtaking slow vehicles when safe, reading the road ahead for oncoming traffic.
Best Time to Test
We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.
Test Centres Near Duns
Nearby Centres
| Centre Name | Distance | Pass Rate | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso | 12.9 miles | 59.2% | Easy |
| Berwick-On-Tweed | 13.3 miles | 53.9% | Above Average |
| Haddington | 20.9 miles | 57.5% | Easy |
| Galashiels | 21.2 miles | 47.4% | Below Average |
| Hawick | 30 miles | 64.3% | Easy |
Frequently Asked Questions About Duns
What is the pass rate at Duns?+
The recorded pass rate at Duns is 70.2%. The national average is 50%. These figures are based on 171 tests conducted during April 2025 - March 2026. The male pass rate is 67.4% and the female pass rate is 73.4%.
Is Duns a hard driving test centre?+
The recorded pass rate is 70.2%, compared with 50% nationally during April 2025 - March 2026. Rates describe previous candidates and do not isolate road difficulty or examiner behaviour. Your preparation and safe driving matter more than a centre ranking.
How many test routes does Duns have?+
Route coverage at Duns can change. You can explore available practice routes with turn-by-turn navigation in the Test Routes Expert app.
What roads are commonly used at Duns?+
Our preparation guide lists village streets, steep hills, single-track roads, residential. Ask your instructor which apply to your local practice. Available route examples can help you prepare, but the examiner can change roads and directions on test day.
What's the best time to take a driving test at Duns?+
We do not have verified pass rates by appointment time or live availability for this centre. Choose a slot that works with your instructor and practise in varied traffic and weather. No appointment time guarantees an easier test.
How does Duns compare to nearby centres?+
Nearby alternatives include Kelso (59.2%, 12.9 miles away); Berwick-On-Tweed (53.9%, 13.3 miles away); Haddington (57.5%, 20.9 miles away). Recorded rates may cover different periods; open each guide to check dates and choose somewhere you can practise.
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