Chesterfield Theory Test Centre

Chesterfield’s theory test centre is the regular booking choice for learners across North Derbyshire, taking in candidates from the Peak District villages as well as the town itself. As with every DVSA theory venue, no street address is published ahead of booking; GOV.UK confirms the precise location once your slot is reserved, so it’s worth checking that message before you set off. Peak District roads can be affected by weather more than flatter routes elsewhere, so it pays to check conditions if you’re travelling in from the hills.

Booking the theory test costs £23 across any time slot, and you’ll need a valid provisional driving licence photocard with you to sit it, no exceptions made on the day. LPOD Academy’s Bronze 10 course suits learners here who want a quick, structured route to test readiness rather than a long stretch of weekly lessons. After passing theory, from 12 May 2026 the DVSA practical test can only be booked and managed by the candidate in person, not by an instructor or parent on their behalf.

The theory test keeps to the same two-part structure across every DVSA centre: fifty multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of forty-three, then fourteen hazard perception clips scored out of seventy-five, where forty-four is required to pass. You’ll have your result before leaving, and the certificate that follows stays valid for two years, the timeframe in which your practical test then needs to be booked and completed. Learners travelling down from Peak District villages often find an intensive course, with lessons clustered into consecutive days rather than spread weekly, a more workable option given the distances involved.