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Peterhead Theory Test Centre
Peterhead theory test centre is the main option for learners across this part of Aberdeenshire booking their driving theory test. GOV.UK confirms the exact venue address only after you have booked, by email, so it is worth checking that confirmation again shortly before you travel. Expect the standard format: 50 multiple-choice questions plus a hazard perception test, with a £23 fee charged when you book, and a provisional photocard licence is required before you will be allowed into the test room. A pass needs 43 out of 50 on the multiple-choice questions and 44 out of 75 on hazard perception, and DVSA marks both sections separately before combining the result. The only official booking route is GOV.UK; be wary of other sites that charge extra for what is the same appointment. Learners from Ellon and the wider Peterhead area often combine their theory preparation with an LPOD Academy intensive course, since coastal Aberdeenshire roads differ enough from city driving that focused practice makes a real difference. The Silver 20 course is a common pick for learners wanting a solid block of lessons before sitting both tests. LPOD Academy’s theory test costs guide lays out exactly how the £23 fee works and what to do if your circumstances mean you need to rebook. Coastal weather around Peterhead can affect road conditions with little warning, so build a buffer into your travel plans.
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Address:
The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
By car, take the A90 toward Peterhead and follow signs into the town centre, where parking is generally available close to the venue. Rail travellers have a longer journey, since the nearest station is in Aberdeen; from there, buses run from Union Square Bus Station on the X60 or X63 routes directly to Peterhead, dropping passengers in the town centre a short walk from the test venue. This makes early planning important if you are relying on public transport, since the combined train and bus journey takes considerably longer than driving directly. You will be asked to show your provisional licence on arrival, and staff check the photo matches, so a damaged card can cause delays. Roads between Ellon and Peterhead run along the A90 corridor, a mix of dual carriageway and single carriageway sections with roundabouts at the main junctions, road types that regularly feature on practical test routes in Aberdeenshire. LPOD Academy’s intensive courses in the region are structured around this exact combination rather than assuming coastal town driving alone will cover everything a test route might include. A theory test pass lasts two years, which should be enough time to complete an intensive course and sit the practical test, provided you book in reasonable time. Keep your provisional licence on you throughout the day, and double check your booking confirmation for the correct venue address before setting off, since Aberdeenshire’s DVSA venues have shifted location in the past. Give yourself extra margin if the X60 or X63 service is running to a reduced timetable.
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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