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Practice routes around Stranraer driving test centre: how long they are, the roads they use, roundabouts and speed limits.

In short: Stranraer has 10 practice routes. A typical route is 8.1 miles and takes about 25 minutes (3.1–11.7 miles, 8–56 minutes). Expect about 4.9 roundabouts per route, fewer than 60% of UK test centres. Most of the driving is at 30 mph (64%), and the roads used most are Cairnryan Road and Dalrymple Street.

Updated 10 September 2026 · Source: the practice routes in the Driving Test Routes app. How these figures work

Stranraer test routes at a glance

Roads that come up most around Stranraer

How many of the 10 practice routes use each road.

• Cairnryan Road10 of 10
• Dalrymple Street9 of 10
• Lewis Street9 of 10
• Port Rodie8 of 10
• Mcmaster's Road8 of 10
• Royal Crescent7 of 10
• Harbour Street6 of 10
• Market Street6 of 10

Speed limits on the Stranraer routes

Share of the driving distance at each limit.

• 20 mph5%
• 30 mph64%
• 60 mph31%

What to practise for Stranraer

• Roundabouts: about 4.9 per route, close to the middle of UK centres.
• Faster roads too: 31% of the distance is at 50 mph or more. Practise joining, keeping a safe gap and making progress.
• Mostly 30 mph town driving (64%). Expect parked cars, pedestrian crossings and bus lanes.
• Longer drives: a typical route takes 25 minutes, so build stamina with full-length practice sessions.

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