Driving in, follow signs towards Aylesbury town centre and look for parking nearby, which is generally straightforward to find outside of peak shopping hours. Train travellers should head to Aylesbury station, which has frequent services, and from there the test centre is only a short walk away. If you are taking a bus, several routes stop near the town centre, so check local timetables for the option that gets you closest.
The test runs in two parts within a single appointment: 50 multiple-choice questions from the Highway Code and related topics, with a pass mark of 43, and a hazard perception section made up of video clips, scored out of 75, where 44 is needed to pass. Both sections must be passed together, and results are given at the centre before you leave, so there is no wait for a letter. The fee is £23, and you will need to bring your provisional photocard driving licence, since the test cannot proceed without valid ID.
Once you have passed, the practical side of learning can start properly, often with an intensive course to make the most of momentum. Our Gold 35 course is designed for learners around Aylesbury who want a concentrated run of lessons ahead of their practical test. For the details on fees and payment, our theory test costs guide covers everything you need before booking.
You will need photo ID on the day, and a current UK photocard driving licence is sufficient on its own; an old-style paper licence needs a valid passport alongside it. If your first attempt does not go to plan, DVSA sets a minimum three working day wait before a resit can be booked, which is a reasonable window for revisiting the Highway Code or hazard perception clips that gave you trouble. Once passed, the certificate stays valid for two years, giving Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire learners plenty of time to complete an intensive course and book their practical test.
In the days before sitting your test, official DVSA mock theory papers are a reliable way to check your progress, especially on the hazard perception section, where familiarity with the scoring system matters almost as much as spotting hazards quickly. Shorter, regular revision sessions tend to work better than a single long session the night before, and it is worth revisiting any Highway Code areas, road signs and stopping distances in particular, that felt uncertain during practice. Once you have passed, the roads around Aylesbury town centre, along with routes out towards Wendover and Wing, give a fair preview of what your practical test routes are likely to include.
Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.