York Theory Test Centre

North Yorkshire learners, including those travelling in from Knaresborough, Selby, Malton, and Scarborough, generally book their theory test at the York centre before moving on to a practical. No shopfront address is published for the venue, in keeping with every DVSA theory centre, since the exact site is only confirmed once you’ve booked; what you actually need on the day is your provisional licence, valid photo ID, and time built in before your slot. Nationally the test hasn’t changed: 50 multiple-choice questions, 43 needed to pass, then 14 hazard perception clips out of a possible 75, with 44 as the mark to reach. Learners working through an LPOD intensive course frequently sit their York theory test at the start of the week, so the hazard perception and highway code knowledge is still fresh once the practical lessons ramp up over the following days. LPOD offers everything from Bronze 10 through Silver and Gold to Platinum 50, which matters here given how much of North Yorkshire this one centre effectively serves. It’s also worth knowing that since 12 May 2026, only the candidate can book or manage their DVSA practical test, replacing the old arrangement where a school could do it for them, so hang onto your theory pass certificate number for when you’re ready. That certificate is valid for two years, giving most learners a comfortable window to fit an intensive course and practical test around term time or shift patterns.