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Northampton Theory Test Centre
Northampton Theory Test Centre covers learners from across the county, and DVSA keeps the exact address off this page until you’ve booked a slot through GOV.UK, with full details following in your confirmation email. Candidates from Brixworth, Daventry, Kettering and Wellingborough travel into Northampton to sit the multiple-choice and hazard perception test, which costs £23 and remains valid for two years once passed.
Learners on an LPOD Academy intensive course typically book this test in the early days of their course, since DVSA won’t allow a practical test booking without a current theory pass in place. LPOD’s intensive course deposits start from £180 and increase with course size, always given as a deposit rather than the total price, with the rest arranged once a start date is agreed. Northampton’s town centre roads and the M1 corridor nearby give learners a good spread of roundabouts and dual carriageways to work through.
The test is split into two sections: 50 multiple-choice questions, where 43 correct is a pass, and a hazard perception section of video clips scored out of 75, needing 44 to pass. Most candidates finish within the hour and get their result before they leave. LPOD’s intensive courses build theory preparation into the opening days of a course, so Northampton learners can move straight into practical lessons once their theory pass comes through.
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Address:
The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
You can reach the centre easily via the M1, taking whichever exit leads into the town centre depending on where you’re travelling from. Train passengers should aim for Northampton’s main railway station, which is close by; once you’re off the train, it’s a short taxi ride or a reasonable walk to the centre. Bus travellers have numerous local routes stopping near the centre, making public transport a convenient option too.
Get there around 10 minutes early and bring your provisional licence, since DVSA will not admit candidates who arrive without one. Since 12 May 2026, only the candidate is permitted to book or manage their own practical test with DVSA, so hold on to your theory pass details for that stage. Northampton’s practical test routes draw on the M1 approach roads, town-centre roundabouts and residential streets, exactly what LPOD’s Silver 25 intensive course and the full course range are built to prepare pupils for. Learners come in from Brixworth, Daventry, Kettering and Wellingborough to train locally before testing at Northampton. Full pricing is covered in theory test costs and how to pay.
Stick to the official gov.uk service when booking, since third-party sites usually add a premium for the same appointment. The practical test itself 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.
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