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Newry Theory Test Centre
Newry Theory Test Centre is the main venue for learners across South Down and South Armagh, and DVSA keeps its exact address off public listing pages by design; once you book through GOV.UK, the confirmation email supplies the precise location. The multiple-choice and hazard perception test here costs £23 and stays valid for two years from the date of a pass.
Pupils working through an LPOD Academy intensive course typically sit this test early on, since DVSA requires a current theory pass certificate before it will allow a practical test booking. LPOD’s course deposits start from £180 and increase by course size, always quoted as a deposit rather than the full price, with the balance arranged once a course start date is confirmed. Newry’s dual carriageways and the roads leading out towards the border feature in much of the practical test that comes after.
Learners who complete their theory test at Newry and want structured, focused practical preparation often turn to LPOD Academy’s intensive courses, which pack a full syllabus of lessons into a matter of days rather than spreading them across months, so the roads and habits stay fresh right up to test day.
The theory test has two parts: a 50-question multiple-choice section, where 43 correct answers is a pass, and a hazard perception section made from video clips, marked out of 75 with 44 needed to pass. Candidates usually finish within the hour and get their result immediately. LPOD’s intensive courses build theory preparation into the start of a course, so learners testing at Newry can move on to practical lessons without a long gap.
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The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
Drivers heading for the Newry theory test centre should take the A1 and follow signs for the town centre, where parking options sit close by. Train travellers should head to Newry train station, then either take a taxi or walk the short distance to the centre from there. Bus passengers can use the local service into Newry and get off at a stop close to the venue.
Arrive around 10 minutes early and have your provisional licence with you, since DVSA will not admit candidates without it. Since 12 May 2026, only the person taking the test can book or manage their own DVSA practical test appointment, a rule to keep in mind once your theory pass is confirmed. Newry’s practical routes draw on the A1, town roundabouts and residential streets, exactly the mix LPOD’s Bronze 15 course and the full range of intensive courses are structured to prepare learners for in a short, focused block of lessons. Full fee details are set out in the theory test costs and how to pay guide, and the full course range is worth a look before you book lessons.
Always book through the official gov.uk service, since third-party sites often add a fee for the same appointment. The practical test itself runs to around 40 minutes and includes an eyesight check, vehicle safety questions, general driving and roughly 20 minutes of independent driving, either following road signs or a sat-nav route.
Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.
Why Book With LPOD Academy?
Do I need to pass my theory test before booking an LPOD course?
No, you do not need a theory pass to book a course with us. Many learners sit their theory test early in an intensive week, so it is still fresh once the practical lessons begin.
Can LPOD book my theory test for me?
Yes. We can book your theory test for you as an optional add-on, £60 all in, which includes the £23 DVSA fee.
What does the LPOD theory course cover?
Our in-house online theory course covers all 14 topics, hazard perception and case studies, so you arrive at this centre fully prepared.