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Ipswich Theory Test Centre
Suffolk’s largest theory test centre is in Ipswich, and it draws learners from towns right across the county as well as parts of north Essex. The centre’s exact address is not published by driving schools; GOV.UK confirms it once a booking is made, as with every DVSA site nationally. Because so much of Suffolk funnels into this single centre, popular slots can disappear quickly, so booking as soon as a course start date is fixed tends to work out better than waiting. The test costs £23 wherever it’s taken, covering both the multiple-choice questions and the hazard perception clip section in one sitting.
Ipswich follows the standard DVSA format: fifty multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 43, followed by fourteen hazard perception clips scored out of 75, needing 44 to pass. Both outcomes are given before you leave the centre, so there’s no delay waiting for post. With such a large catchment funnelling through this one site, knowing the format in advance helps candidates use their time in the waiting room efficiently rather than cramming at the last minute.
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The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
Drivers should head into Ipswich, merge onto the A1214, and follow signs toward the town centre, where the test centre sits near several local landmarks with parking nearby. Rail travellers can use Ipswich Station, which has frequent connecting services, leaving a short walk or a quick bus ride to the centre. Bus travellers should look at Ipswich’s central bus station for routes from the surrounding area, checking timetables carefully around weekends and holidays when services can be reduced.
Learners from Bury St Edmunds, Colchester, Felixstowe, Stowmarket and Woodbridge all use this centre, among many other Suffolk and north Essex towns. LPOD Academy’s Platinum 50 and Bronze 10 intensive courses both run across this catchment, giving learners a choice depending on how much time they have before test day. Bring a provisional licence as ID, and remember that from 12 May 2026 candidates must book and manage their own DVSA practical test directly rather than through a third party.
One practical point before the day: DVSA doesn’t let phones or smart watches into the exam room, so it’s worth thinking about where to leave them if you’ve arrived by bus or train from further out in Suffolk. Bring reading glasses or contacts if you use them, since the test runs entirely on screen.
Once theory is out of the way, the practical test is next, costing £62 for a weekday booking nationally. Learners on a Platinum 50 or Bronze 10 course around Ipswich generally book that slot as soon as their pass certificate comes through, keeping the intensive structure of lessons and tests as tight as possible.
Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.
Why Book With LPOD Academy?
Do I need to pass my theory test before booking an LPOD course?
No, you do not need a theory pass to book a course with us. Many learners sit their theory test early in an intensive week, so it is still fresh once the practical lessons begin.
Can LPOD book my theory test for me?
Yes. We can book your theory test for you as an optional add-on, £60 all in, which includes the £23 DVSA fee.
What does the LPOD theory course cover?
Our in-house online theory course covers all 14 topics, hazard perception and case studies, so you arrive at this centre fully prepared.
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