Dereham Theory Test Centre

Dereham Theory Test Centre serves learners across mid-Norfolk, with the usual £23 DVSA fee due when you book through GOV.UK. It is a smaller venue than the Norwich centre, which can mean shorter waits for a first slot if you are flexible on dates. Because Dereham is a market town rather than a large city, the pace here tends to feel less rushed than at bigger DVSA venues, though the test itself is identical wherever you sit it.

Most candidates are local to Dereham or travel in from Norwich, weighing up whichever centre has the earlier availability, since both cover much of the same catchment. Passing here opens up your DVSA practical test booking, which most learners aim to arrange soon after.

LPOD’s Bronze 15 course is a common choice for learners testing at Dereham, since it leaves room to book practical lessons for the days right after a theory pass. Our theory test costs guide breaks down what both tests will cost you.

You need 43 out of 50 on the multiple-choice section and 44 out of 75 on hazard perception to pass, both in the same visit. The certificate that follows is valid for two years, the window in which to book and sit your practical test. A fail on either part means a three-working-day wait before Dereham will accept another booking, so it is worth revising properly rather than hoping to scrape through.