Andover Theory Test Centre

Driving in, the A303 is the main route to Andover, after which local signs towards Newbury Road lead you the rest of the way, with parking generally easy to find nearby. If you are coming by train, Andover station is a short taxi ride or a brisk fifteen-minute walk from the centre. Local bus routes also connect the town centre with the test site, with stops close enough for easy access, so check timetables in advance in case of schedule changes.

Expect the standard two-part format: 50 multiple-choice questions on the Highway Code and related subjects, needing 43 correct to pass, followed by a hazard perception section of video clips scored out of 75, where 44 is the pass mark. Both parts are sat in the same appointment and have to be passed together, with your result confirmed at the centre before you leave. The current fee is £23, and you must bring a provisional photocard driving licence, since without it the test cannot go ahead.

Once you have cleared theory, booking a practical test and starting an intensive block of lessons is the usual next move. Our Silver 25 course is a popular choice for learners in the Andover area who want steady daily practice rather than one lesson a week. For the full picture on fees and payment, our theory test costs guide is worth a read before you book.

Photo ID is compulsory on the day: a current UK photocard driving licence is sufficient by itself, while an older paper licence needs a valid passport alongside it. If you do not pass, DVSA’s rule is a minimum three working day wait before rebooking, which gives you a short but useful window to go over the Highway Code sections or hazard perception clips that caused problems. The resulting pass certificate lasts two years, comfortably covering the time most learners need to finish an intensive course and sit their practical test.

Running through official DVSA mock theory tests in the run-up to your appointment is worth the time, particularly for the hazard perception section, since knowing how the clips are scored matters almost as much as noticing the hazard itself. Shorter, more frequent revision sessions tend to work better than one long session the evening before, and it helps to revisit any Highway Code areas, road signs and stopping distances especially, that gave you trouble in practice questions. The A303 corridor into Andover is a useful stretch to have in mind for your practical test later, since it reflects the faster road driving examiners will want to see handled confidently.

Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.