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Solihull Theory Test Centre
Solihull’s theory test centre serves learners from across the West Midlands, including Balsall Common, Dickens Heath and Knowle and Dorridge, most of whom find it a shorter trip than travelling into central Birmingham. DVSA sets the same test everywhere: 50 multiple-choice questions on the Highway Code, then a hazard perception section of 14 clips, both scored together for a single pass or fail. Book through gov.uk for £23, and keep the confirmation email to hand, since it lists the identification you’ll need to bring on the day. Many learners book their theory test around the midpoint of an LPOD intensive driving course, giving instructors time to plan practical lessons around whichever test date suits the learner’s revision schedule. Both halves carry their own threshold: 43 out of 50 for multiple choice, 44 out of 75 for hazard perception, and missing either means resitting. DVSA keeps theory centre addresses out of general listings until you book, so treat the confirmation email as the definitive source.
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The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
By road, most drivers reach Solihull via the M42, leaving at junction 5 and following signs into the town centre, where parking is available a short walk from the test centre. That stretch of the M42 merges into local roads with several roundabouts, and learners preparing for a practical test in the area benefit from getting comfortable with those junctions well before test day. Solihull railway station is the easiest option for anyone arriving by train, sitting just a short walk from the centre itself. Bus services into Solihull town centre are frequent, with several stops placed close to the test venue, so check ahead for the route that suits your journey rather than guessing on the day. As with any DVSA test, punctuality matters: arriving even a few minutes late can mean losing your slot and having to pay the £23 fee again. Learners from Coventry travelling in for their theory test can check LPOD’s theory test costs and payment guide before booking, and once you’ve passed, the certificate stays valid for two years, which is normally more than enough time to finish an intensive course and move on to the practical test. Staff will ask to see your actual provisional licence, not a scan or photo of it, and if you wear glasses or contact lenses to drive, bring them along. If you don’t pass, the earliest you can resit is three working days later, and a weekday practical test slot costs £62 once you’re ready. You’ll be told your result on the spot rather than waiting for a letter, which means you can call your instructor from the car park to plan the next stage of lessons straight away.
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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