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Practical test centre in Chertsey (London)
Chertsey sits in the southwest corner of Greater London, right against the River Thames, and offers a genuinely quieter pace than much of the capital while still keeping strong road and rail links into it. That mix draws both residents and commuters, and it’s what makes Chertsey a practical place to hold a driving test too: quick to reach, without the heaviest of central London traffic to contend with. Instructors who run lessons around Chertsey regularly get to know which junctions near the river tend to catch new drivers out, useful knowledge that’s hard to pick up from a handful of one-off lessons. Test routes here tend to combine riverside roads with busier approach routes, useful variety for anyone preparing in the weeks before their booking. The town’s closeness to the M25 also means learners get comfortable joining and leaving a fast-moving motorway early on, rather than meeting one for the first time once a test is already booked. LPOD runs Platinum 50 and Silver 30 intensive courses for learners from Weybridge, Woking, Windsor, Addlestone and Byfleet who test at Chertsey.
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Practical Test Centre Address
Chertsey Driving Test Centre, 71 Fordwater Road, Chertsey, Surrey, KT16 8HG. There are toilets available for candidates. On-site parking is provided. Disabled access is available to accommodate all needs. The facility conducts car driving tests. On-site parking is a genuine advantage here, so use it rather than parking further away and adding an unnecessary walk to an already stressful morning. Toilets being available on site is one less thing to plan around once you’ve arrived. Your provisional photocard licence must come with you to every test, no matter how many times you’ve been to the centre before, and from 12 May 2026 the DVSA only allows the candidate to book, amend or cancel their own practical test. LPOD’s intensive courses spend time specifically around Fordwater Road, so learners already know the car park layout and the short walk into the building well before their test date arrives. It’s also worth checking your provisional licence photo and address details are still current before you book, since mismatched paperwork on the day can cause delays the examiner has no way to smooth over. Our guide to applying for a provisional licence is worth reading too if you’re helping someone else get theirs sorted before lessons can even start.
How To Get To Chertsey (London) Test Centre
There are several ways to get to Chertsey from London. Drivers can take the M25 and leave at junction 11 to pick up the A317 towards Chertsey, keeping an eye out for the distinctive Chertsey Bridge as the town comes into view. Alternatively, South Western Railway runs direct trains from London Waterloo to Chertsey, a journey of around 50 minutes. From the station, heading north along Guildford Street brings you into the town centre on foot. If you’d rather take a bus, routes such as the 51 or 446 also serve the town. It’s worth planning your journey around peak travel times, since the roads can get busy, and Chertsey’s proximity to Thorpe Park means it’s worth aiming for a weekday visit if you want to avoid theme park traffic building up nearby. Turning up late is treated seriously here as everywhere else, since the DVSA can cancel the appointment and keep the fee if you miss your slot, so build extra time into the M25 or train journey rather than cutting it fine. The M25 and A317 combine motorway driving with dual-carriageway sections and multi-lane roundabouts, while Guildford Street and the streets around Fordwater Road are quieter and more residential, a spread of road types that intensive lessons here are built to cover properly rather than leaving to chance on test day itself.
Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.
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Can LPOD book my practical test at this centre for me?
No. Since 12 May 2026, only you can book, change or manage your DVSA practical test. LPOD provides test date support instead: centre and timing guidance as standard, plus an optional Test Alerts + Booking Strategy add-on (£50) if you’d like us actively watching for earlier dates and helping you plan around them.
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