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Alnwick Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Alnwick Masonic Centre
Prudhoe Street
NE66 1UW
Aviemore Theory Test Centre
 
Boat of Garten Community Hall Reidhaven Park
Craigie Ave, Boat of Garten
PH24 3BL
Aylesbury Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Unit 2A,Midshires Business Park
Smeaton Close
HP19 8HL
Bala Theory Test Centre
 
Mobile Testing Vehicle, 1 The Green, (Long Stay Ca
B4391
LL23 7NH
Ballater Theory Test Centre
 
Beaton Craigie Room, The Victoria & Albert Halls
Station Square
AB35 5QB
Berwick Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Berwick Community Trust, The William
56-58 Castlegate
TD15 1JT
Bethnal Green Theory Test Centre
 
Best access to the test centre via Hare Row off Ca
Ground Floor, Unit 3, Corbridge Crescent
E2 9BY
Bishop Auckland Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, Bishop Auckland Community Partnership
154a Newgate Street
DL14 7EH
Bolton Theory Test Centre
 
Suite 2A, Second Floor, Knowsley House
4-6 Knowsley Street
BL1 2AH
Bradford Theory Test Centre
 
Suite 1, Second Floor, Auburn House
Upper Piccadilly
BD1 3NU
Burnley Theory Test Centre
 
Rachel Kay-Shuttleworth Room, Burnley, Pendle & Ro
62-64 Yorkshire Street
BB11 3BT
Bury St Edmunds Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Unit 5, Hillside Business Park
Kempson Way (off Hillside Road)
IP32 7EA
Cardiff Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, 1 Caspian Point, Caspian Way,
Pierhead Street
CF10 4DQ
Cardigan Theory Test Centre
 
DVSA Theory Test Centre, Unit 9, Mwldan Business P
Bath House Road, Mwldan
SA43 1JY
Carmarthen Theory Test Centre
 
Unit 15, Second Floor, Darkgate Centre Offices
Red Street
SA31 1QL
Chester Theory Test Centre
 
Unit 3, Ground Floor, Granary Wharf
Steam Mill Street
CH3 5BE
Colchester Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, Block F, The Knowledge Gateway
Nesfield Road
CO4 3ZL
Corby Theory Test Centre
 
Unit 2, Oakley Vale District Centre
Butland Road
NN18 8QT
Cromer Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Merchants' Place Community Resource
16 Church Street
NR27 9ES
Cumnock Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Barhill Community Education Centre
Bank Avenue
KA18 1PQ
Derby Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Unit 22, Pullman Business Park
3 Mallard Way, Pride Park
DE24 8GX
Diss Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, The Corn Hall
St Nicholas Street
IP22 4LB
Dolgellau Theory Test Centre
 
Mobile Testing Vehicle, Marian Cefn
Marian Mawr Enterprise Park
LL40 1UU
Dudley Theory Test Centre
 
Lower Ground Floor, Trafalgar House, L
47-49 Kings Street,
DY2 8PS
Dumfries Theory Test Centre
 
Unit 2, First Floor, Brasswell Office Park
Annan Road
DG1 3UE
Dundee Theory Test Centre
 
Suite 1-2, First Floor, Seagate House
132-134 Seagate
DD1 2HB
Dunoon Theory Test Centre
 
The Green Room, First Floor, Dunoon Burgh Hall
195 Argyll Street
PA23 7DD
Fort William Theory Test Centre
 
New Hall, Ground Floor, Fort William Kilmallie Chu
The Parade
PH33 6BA
Gairloch Theory Test Centre
 
Annex Room, Ground Floor, Gairloch Community Hall
Auchtercairn
IV21 2BP
Glossop Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, Glossop Business Centre, The Old Co-O
10 Railway Street
SK13 7AG
Harrogate Theory Test Centre
 
Scottsdale House, Second Floor
10-31 Springfield Avenue
HG1 2HR
Helmsdale Theory Test Centre
 
The Helmsdale Community Centre, Basement Floor
Dunrobin Street
KW8 6JX
Hexham Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, Priory Building, Hexham Abbey
Beaumont Street
NE46 3NB
Hornsea Theory Test Centre
 
Training Room, Ground Floor, Hornsea Inshore Rescu
Hornsea Burton Road
HU18 1TJ
Hull Theory Test Centre
 
Second Floor, Utility House
32-36 Prospect Street
HU2 8PX
Ipswich Theory Test Centre
 
Suite 1, Second Floor, Hubbard House
6 Civic Drive
IP1 2QA
Kirkbymoorside Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, Community Library and Information Cen
Church House, 7 High Market Place
YO62 6AT
Lairg Theory Test Centre
 
Kinvonvie Suite, Lairg Community Centre
Main Street
IV27 4DB
Lanark Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, St Nicholas Church Hall
Castlegate
ML11 9DZ
Lerwick Theory Test Centre
 
Shetland Arts Development Agency - Mareel
Gutters Gaet
ZE1 0WQ
Leven Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, Fife Renewables Innovation Centre
Ajax Way
KY8 3RS
Lincoln Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, Lincoln Central Bus Station
Oxford Street
LN5 7BS
Luton Theory Test Centre
 
Suite 102, Ground Floor, Plaza 668
Hitchin Road
LU2 7XH
Mallaig Theory Test Centre
 
Main Hall, Mallaig & Morar Community Centre Associ
West Bay
PH41 4PX
Manchester Theory Test Centre
 
Suite 2, Ground Floor, Red Block 5, Universal Squa
Devonshire Street North, Ardwick
M12 6JH
Middlesbrough Theory Test Centre
 
Suite 1, First Floor, The Cooperative Buildings
251-255 Linthorpe Road
TS1 4AT
Millom Theory Test Centre
 
Millom Network Centre, Unit 3, Devonshire Road Ind
Devonshire Road
LA18 4JS
Northallerton Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, Evolution Business Centre
County Business Park, Darlington Road
DL6 2NQ
Oban Theory Test Centre
 
The Oak Room, The Rockfield Centre
Rockfield Brae
PA34 5DQ
Penrith Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Main Hall, Friends Meeting House
Meeting House Lane
CA11 7TR
Penzance Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, The Old Dairy
Corner of Bread Street and Belgravia Street
TR18 2EQ
Peterhead Theory Test Centre
 
First Floor, Peterhead Football Club, Balmoor Stad
Balmoor Terrace
AB42 1EQ
Portree Theory Test Centre
 
Ground floor, Portree Community Centre
Camanachd Square
IV51 9BW
Shrewsbury Theory Test Centre
 
Suite 2, Ground Floor, Canon Court West
Abbey Lawn, Abbey Foregate
SY2 5DE
Slough Theory Test Centre
 
Brooklands House
Brooklands Business Park, Petersfield Avenue
SL2 5DY
Southampton Theory Test Centre
 
South Suite, Second Floor, Anglo City House
2-6 Shirley Road
SO15 3EU
Stirling Theory Test Centre
 
Suite 2, Part of Unit 1, Ground Floor, Lomond Cour
Castle Business Park
FK9 4TU
Stoke-on-Trent Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Unit 8A, Whittle Court
Town Road Business Quarter, Hanley
ST1 2QE
Stranraer Theory Test Centre
 
Meeting Room, First Floor, Stranraer Library
7-10 North Strand Street
DG9 7LD
Swindon Theory Test Centre
 
South Suite, Ground Floor, Ambrose House
30-33 Milton Road
SN1 5JA
Tain Theory Test Centre
 
Duthac Centre, Lesser Hall
Shandwick Street
IV19 1BQ
Torquay Theory Test Centre
 
Rooms 36-37, First Floor, Castle Circus House
136 Union Street
TQ2 5QG
Truro Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, Palace Buildings Public Rooms
Quay Street
TR1 2HE
Southwark Theory Test Centre
 
Second Floor (South), Manor House
224-236 Walworth Road
SE17 1JE
Wick Theory Test Centre
 
The Smith Room, First Floor, Pulteney Centre
Huddart Street
KW1 5BA
Williton Theory Test Centre
 
Office 7, Williton Skills and Enterprise Centre
Beckett House, Bridge Street
TA4 4NR
York Theory Test Centre
 
Ground Floor, The Old Fire Station
18 Clifford Street
YO1 9RD

Theory test centres by location

The UK has many theory test centres, so the best location for you may depend on where you live, how you plan to travel and what appointment dates are available.

Some learners choose the nearest theory test centre. Others may prefer a centre in a nearby town or city if it is easier to reach or has more suitable test dates.

Use the directory above to compare your local options before continuing with your booking.

Choosing your nearest theory test centre

Your nearest theory test centre is usually the most convenient place to take your test, but it is not always the only sensible option. Before choosing a centre, think about how you will get there on test day and whether the available dates give you enough time to prepare.

Check the centre location before choosing it
Consider travel time and transport options
Leave enough time to arrive before your appointment
Make sure the test date gives you time to revise
Prepare for both multiple-choice questions and hazard perception

DVSA theory test centre booking support

Book Theory Tests can help arrange your DVSA car or motorcycle theory test booking for a centre and date that suits you, subject to DVSA availability.

Once your package is booked, you can start using your practice access to prepare before your appointment. This can include the latest DVSA theory test practice questions, CGI hazard perception video clips, unlimited mock theory tests and AI Personal Trainer.

If you need more time to study, your test can be moved back, subject to availability and the relevant booking conditions.

Car and motorcycle theory test centres

Theory test centres are used by both learner drivers and learner riders. When booking, make sure you choose the correct theory test type for your licence route.

Car theory test centre search

If you are learning to drive a car, use this directory to find a suitable theory test centre before booking your car theory test package.

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Motorcycle theory test centre search

If you are learning to ride a motorcycle, use this directory to find a suitable test centre before booking your motorcycle theory test package.

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Local theory test centre guides

Each local theory test centre guide should help learners understand the centre location, nearby areas, travel considerations and booking route for that specific test centre.

Your local guide pages can sit underneath this directory and help learners move from a national theory test centre search into more detailed local information.

Before you choose a theory test centre

Choosing a centre is only one part of getting ready for your theory test. Before booking, make sure you are also preparing for the question section and the hazard perception section.

If you want to check your current knowledge first, you can try free practice or take a free mock theory test before booking.

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Your package can include booking support, practice access, unlimited mock theory tests, CGI hazard perception video clips and unlimited re-sits* through Pass Protection Plus if you fail and meet the requirements.

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