1. By car

Leave the A82 at Lomondgate, follow signs for Vale of Leven Industrial Estate, then turn onto Main Street and left into Strathleven Place. DVSA signage appears beside Suite A4. Arrive no earlier than ten minutes before your appointment—HGVs use the estate road.

2. By public transport

• Bus – First Glasgow 1 / 1A links Glasgow Buchanan Street with Dumbarton High Street and stops on Main Street / Vale of Leven Estate—a 5-minute walk.
• Bus – Route 206 (Haldane ↔ Helensburgh) stops at Bankend Road / Castle Street—8 minutes away.
• Train – Dumbarton Central (North Clyde Line) is 1.2 miles south; Bus 1 / 1A covers the final leg in about 6 minutes.

3. Cycling / walking

National Cycle Network Route 7 follows the River Clyde from Glasgow to Dumbarton. Leave at St James Retail Park and ride signed lanes to Strathleven Place. Sheffield stands are available—bring a strong lock.

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1. A814 Cardross Road 30 mph camera

Typical slip-up – Mobile vans sit by Carrick Terrace; late braking costs marks.
Quick fix – Spot the van bay, lift off, and stabilise at 30 mph before entry.

2. A82 Lomondgate roundabout

Typical slip-up – Five exits and fast artics trigger lane‑drift faults.
Quick fix – Read white‑on‑green arrows 150 m out, hold 25 mph, and commit early.

3. Stoneyflatt parked‑car chicanes

Typical slip-up – Priority confusion on narrow S-bends.
Quick fix – Scan two gaps ahead, yield decisively, then proceed smoothly.

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1. About Dumbarton Test Centre

Set at the quiet end of an estate cul‑de‑sac, the centre gives you space to breathe before joining the A82. Examiners favour bay parking in the on‑site yard, while parallel parking jobs often happen on Crosslet Road.

2. What to Expect on the Day

Arrive 10 minutes early with your provisional licence. You’ll:

• Complete a 20 m eyesight check
• Answer one “show me, tell me” question
• Perform one reversing manoeuvre (bay or parallel)
• Possibly complete an emergency stop
• Spend around 20 minutes on independent driving via sat‑nav or signs

Examiners focus closely on mirror–signal–manoeuvre accuracy at every A82 merge.

3. After You Pass

With a 48–51% success rate, you’re in good company. Results upload instantly, and your photocard normally arrives within two weeks. Book Pass Plus for motorway practice on the M8/M9 and compare telematics insurance while your premium is fresh.

4. What If You Don’t Pass?

A failed test isn’t final—DriveBot scans Dumbarton, Glasgow Anniesland, and Shieldhall to lock in the earliest retest and keep your skills sharp.

5. Can’t Find Earlier Driving Test Cancellations?

DriveBot provides:

• Instant alerts the moment a slot appears
• Flexible filters for radius, date window, and gearbox
• Zero hassle – DriveBot hunts while you practise

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