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Portsmouth Theory Test Centre
Portsmouth’s theory test centre serves learners across the city and into the wider Hampshire and West Sussex coast. GOV.UK does not publish a fixed address for the venue in advance; the exact location comes through by email once your booking is confirmed, worth saving somewhere accessible for the day. The test follows the standard national format of 50 multiple-choice questions plus a hazard perception section, with a £23 fee taken at booking, and a valid provisional photocard licence is essential, since staff check it before anyone sits the test. To pass you need 43 out of 50 on the multiple-choice questions and 44 out of 75 on the hazard perception section’s 14 clips, with both thresholds required together. Book directly through GOV.UK, since some unofficial sites charge a premium for exactly the same test appointment. Learners from Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville and Chichester regularly book this centre and often pair it with an LPOD Academy intensive course, packing structured lessons into a short run of days rather than spreading them thinly over months. The Silver 25 course suits learners with some prior experience, and the full list of courses shows every option by hours included. LPOD Academy’s theory test costs guide breaks down exactly how the £23 fee is charged and what happens if you need to change your appointment. Portsmouth’s naval base traffic can add unpredictable delays around the city centre, so build that into your journey.
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Address:
The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
Driving into Portsmouth works well if you already know the city, with parking generally available near the test centre once you arrive. By train, Portsmouth and Southsea station is a short walk from the venue, a straightforward option if you would rather skip city-centre traffic altogether. Bus travellers should look for services stopping near Commercial Road, from which the test centre is easily reachable on foot. You will need to present your provisional licence at reception, where staff check the photo carefully, so a worn card is worth replacing in advance. Learners coming in from Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville or Chichester will cover a mix of A27 and A3 dual carriageway alongside Portsmouth’s own tighter city streets and roundabouts, road types that turn up regularly on practical test routes in the area. LPOD Academy’s intensive courses are structured around that same combination rather than assuming coastal town driving alone will prepare learners for Portsmouth’s busier stretches. Your theory pass certificate holds for two years, so use that time to book and prepare for the practical test rather than letting the window run down. Keep your provisional licence with you throughout the day, not just at the point of sitting the test, and double-check your booking confirmation lists the correct venue, since Portsmouth has more than one DVSA site in the wider area. Allow extra time if you are travelling in via the M275 or through the naval base area, where traffic can be heavier than expected.
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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