Aldershot Theory Test Centre

By car, head towards Aldershot town centre and follow signs for the main car parks near the venue, which tend to be the most convenient option if you are arriving with time to spare. By train, Aldershot station is well connected and only a short walk from the test centre. Bus travellers can use local services into Aldershot Bus Station, which is close enough for a brief walk the rest of the way.

The test itself runs in two parts during one appointment: 50 multiple-choice questions from the Highway Code and related topics, where 43 correct is a pass, and a hazard perception section made up of video clips, marked out of 75 with a pass mark of 44. You need to clear both parts together, and you will find out whether you have passed before you even leave the building. The fee is £23, and a provisional photocard driving licence is required as identification on the day.

With a theory pass in hand, the practical side of learning to drive can start in earnest. Our Silver 20 course packs lessons into consecutive days, which suits learners near Aldershot who want to move quickly from theory pass to practical test. Our theory test costs guide has more detail on fees and how payment works if you have not booked yet.

You will need photo ID to sit the test, and a current UK photocard driving licence covers that on its own; anyone with an old-style paper licence should bring a valid passport too. A failed attempt means waiting a minimum of three working days under DVSA rules before you can book again, which is enough time to revisit whichever topics tripped you up. Once you pass, the certificate is valid for two years, giving plenty of room to complete an intensive course and book your practical test around Aldershot or Farnborough without rushing.

A short run of official DVSA mock theory tests in the week before your appointment tends to pay off, especially for the hazard perception clips, where recognising the scoring pattern matters as much as spotting the developing hazard. Regular, shorter revision sessions generally beat a single long cram session, and it is worth going back over any Highway Code sections, particularly road signs and stopping distances, that felt shaky in practice. Once your theory pass is through, the road layout around Aldershot and Farnborough, with its mix of town centre and faster approach roads, gives a reasonable preview of the kind of driving your practical test will later assess.

Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.