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Newport Theory Test Centre
Newport Theory Test Centre sits close to the M4 corridor and serves learners from across Gwent, though as with every DVSA venue, the exact address stays off public pages until you book through GOV.UK; the confirmation email is where the full location arrives. Candidates travelling in from Abersychan, Abertillery and Pill regularly test here, sitting the multiple-choice and hazard perception exam for £23, valid for two years once passed.
LPOD Academy learners on an intensive course usually sit this test in the opening days of training, since a valid theory pass certificate has to be in place before DVSA will allow a practical test booking. Course deposits across LPOD’s intensive packages start from £180 and rise with course size, always given as a deposit rather than the total cost, with the remainder settled once a course is confirmed. The M4 and the roundabouts around Newport feature heavily in what follows on the practical test.
Two sections make up the appointment: 50 multiple-choice questions, needing 43 correct, and a hazard perception round of video clips, scored out of 75 with 44 as the pass mark. Most candidates are done within an hour and get their result on the spot. LPOD’s intensive courses are structured so Gwent-based learners can sit their theory test early, then roll straight into a focused run of practical lessons without a long wait in between.
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Address:
The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
By car, take the M4 and come off at Junction 26, heading towards the city centre and watching for nearby parking as you approach. Train travellers should get off at Newport Railway Station, from where it’s either a short walk or a quick taxi ride to the test centre. Bus passengers have several routes running through the city centre, so it’s worth checking local schedules for whichever stop lands closest to your destination before walking the rest of the way.
Arrive with about 10 minutes to spare and bring your provisional licence, since DVSA won’t admit candidates who turn up without one. From 12 May 2026, DVSA rules mean only the candidate can book or manage their own practical test, so keep your reference number and licence to hand once the theory pass comes through. Newport’s practical routes make use of the M4, city-centre roundabouts and dual-carriageway approaches, ground that LPOD’s Silver 20 course and the broader intensive course range are built to cover quickly. Pupils from Abersychan, Abertillery and Pill commonly train locally before testing at Newport. Full pricing is in the theory test costs and how to pay guide.
Book through gov.uk rather than a third-party reseller, which typically charges extra for the same slot. The practical test that follows lasts about 40 minutes and includes an eyesight check, a couple of vehicle safety questions, general driving and around 20 minutes of independent driving, guided by road signs or a sat-nav.
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.