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Oban Theory Test Centre
Oban theory test centre serves learners across Argyll who are ready to book their driving theory test. The exact venue address is not published in advance; GOV.UK confirms the test venue details once you have booked, so check your confirmation email or letter before travelling. On the day, you will sit 50 multiple-choice questions on the Highway Code and driving theory, followed by a hazard perception test using video clips, and the current fee is £23, paid when you book. The hazard perception section uses 14 video clips and one has two developing hazards, so the maximum score is 75; you need 44 out of that total plus 43 out of 50 on the multiple-choice section to pass overall. Bring your provisional photocard driving licence, since you cannot sit the test without it, and book only through the official GOV.UK service, since third-party sites often charge extra for exactly the same appointment. Learners preparing for their test from Campbeltown and Lochgilphead often combine theory revision with an intensive driving course from LPOD Academy, which packs structured lessons into a short block of days so the practical skills stay fresh right up to test day. LPOD’s Silver 20 course is a popular choice for learners working toward both tests within a few weeks of each other. For a full breakdown of what the theory test costs and how payment works, see LPOD Academy’s theory test costs guide. Arrive at least 15 minutes early; latecomers risk losing their slot and fee entirely.
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- Theory Test Booking, £60 Add-On
- DVSA-Approved ADI Instructors
Address:
The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
By car, follow the A85 into Oban and look for parking close to the town centre; spaces fill up on market days, so allow extra time if you are cutting it fine. Travelling by train, the West Highland Line runs services into Oban station, from which the centre is a short walk or a quick taxi ride away, useful if you are arriving from further afield in Argyll and Bute. Coaches and local buses stop at Oban’s main bus station, also a brief walk from the venue. On arrival, staff will check your provisional licence photo against your face, so make sure the photocard is not expired or damaged. Learners driving in from Campbeltown or Lochgilphead will typically use single carriageway roads with tight bends and hill sections, quite different from the dual carriageways further south, so practice on those road types pays off before test day. LPOD Academy’s intensive courses build in time on the exact mix of roads local learners face, roundabouts, give way junctions and rural single-track sections, rather than generic classroom theory alone. Once you pass, your theory test certificate stays valid for two years, so book your practical test within that window or you will need to sit the theory test again. Check that your theory test pass certificate carries the right details before booking a practical test, since it must match your provisional licence exactly. Keep your confirmation email accessible on your phone or printed, as staff may ask to see it alongside photo ID on arrival.
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.
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