Stranraer
Stranraer driving test centre is located at: Northwest Castle Hotel, Wigtownshire, Stranraer, DG9 8EH
Tel: (DVSA): 0300 200 1122
Test Types Available: car, motorcycle module 2 (on-road)
Disabled Access: Wheelchair help and special arrangements are available by prior arrangement with the DVSA
Toilets: Toilets are available to candidates, instructors, or accompanying drivers upon request. But you may need to be escorted by staff or an examiner to reach the facilities
Parking: You may park in the hotel forecourt, before making your way to the hotel reception to meet your examiner
Pass Rate: The pass rate for Stranraer is around 63.3%
Stranraer Test Route Info
Stranraer test routes often include the A75 dual carriageway and the A77 toward Cairnryan, where you may be driving up to the national speed limit. There may also be some narrow estate roads for you to contend with, and winding country lanes with blind corners.
In order to book a driving test you need:
- your UK driving licence number
- a credit or debit card for payment
- if you wish to check that your driving instructor is available, you will also need your instructor’s personal reference number
You can click here to find out the current cost of a driving test in your chosen category. In order to take a practical test, you must have lived in England, Wales or Scotland for at least 185 days in the last 12 months before the day you take your test. If you live in Northern Ireland there is a different service through which you can book your test. If you want to look for an earlier test date after booking, you can check for appointments by going to the ‘change driving test‘ page on the Gov.UK website.
On the Day
On the day of your driving test, make sure that you have your photocard driving licence with you. If you have an old style paper licence, then you must also take a valid passport for photo ID. Without these you will not be able to take your test.
You can take the test in your own car if you wish. Just make sure that it is taxed, insured and everything is in good working order. You must also provide an extra rear-view mirror for the examiner to use. Make sure that your L plates are clean, and correctly positioned clearly in view – NOT in the windows!
Arrive at your test centre in good time, but not so early that you get in the way of other test candidates. About ten minutes before your test time is about right. Just park your car, and make your way to the waiting room with your licence and wait for the examiner to call your name. For full details about what happens during a test, read The Driving Test & How to Pass – it’s written by a driving examiner!