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Plymouth Theory Test Centre
Plymouth’s theory test centre is the main booking option for learners across the south west corner of Devon and into east Cornwall. GOV.UK holds back the exact address until after you have booked, sending full venue details by email, so save that confirmation somewhere you will find it again. The test itself follows the same national format, 50 multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception section, for a £23 fee paid at booking, and a valid provisional photocard licence is required before you can sit it. DVSA sets the pass mark at 43 out of 50 for multiple-choice and 44 out of 75 for hazard perception across the 14 clips, with both sections needing to pass together. Always book through GOV.UK rather than a third-party site, since those add extra charges for an identical test slot. Learners from Tavistock, Saltash, Ivybridge, Newton Abbot and Truro regularly travel in for this centre, often alongside an LPOD Academy intensive course that condenses driving lessons into a focused run of days rather than stretching them across months. The Gold 45 and Platinum 50 courses both suit learners wanting a thorough amount of lesson time before both tests. LPOD Academy’s theory test costs guide covers exactly how the £23 fee is charged and what your options are if you need to rearrange your booking. Plymouth’s city-centre one-way system can catch out learners unfamiliar with the layout, so factor that into your journey.
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Address:
The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
By car, follow the A38 and take the exit signposted for Plymouth, then continue on signs toward the city centre, where parking options sit reasonably close to the venue. Plymouth railway station is well connected with frequent services from across Devon and Cornwall, and the test centre is a short walk or quick taxi ride from the station once you arrive. Buses into the city centre run frequently from the surrounding areas, including Tavistock, Saltash, Ivybridge, Newton Abbot and Truro, and the main bus station sits only a few minutes’ walk from the venue. On arrival, staff check your provisional licence photo against your face, so a damaged or expired card can hold up your check-in. Roads approaching Plymouth mix A38 dual carriageway with the city’s own one-way system and several roundabouts, a combination that features regularly on practical test routes locally. LPOD Academy’s intensive courses in the Plymouth area are built around that exact mix, rather than assuming rural driving skills alone will translate smoothly into city-centre conditions. Once you pass, the certificate remains valid for two years, so aim to book your practical test well inside that window rather than leaving it until the deadline nears. Keep your provisional licence with you throughout your visit to the test centre, and double-check the venue details on your confirmation email match where you are heading, since Plymouth has more than one DVSA site nearby. Allow extra time for the one-way system if you are not familiar with the city centre layout.
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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