Salford Theory Test Centre

By car, take the M602 and exit at Junction 2, then follow the signs to the centre. If you’re coming by train, Salford Crescent Station is the nearest stop, followed by a brisk walk or a short taxi ride. For the bus, catch any service heading towards the Salford Shopping Centre area and you’ll be within walking distance once you get off; plan the route ahead, since city traffic can add delays at peak times.

The motorway slip roads and city roundabouts around this part of Salford are the sort of higher-speed merging that DVSA examiners assess closely on the practical test, and LPOD Academy’s intensive courses, from Bronze 10 up to Silver 30, put real lesson time into that exact kind of driving.

On the day, expect a multiple-choice section drawn from the Highway Code followed immediately by a hazard perception section made up of filmed clips, both sat in the same visit and both needing a pass. A theory pass certificate lasts two years, which is comfortably enough time to complete an intensive course and sit the practical, though from 12 May 2026 candidates must book and manage that DVSA practical test themselves rather than leaving it to an instructor.

Miss the pass mark on either the multiple-choice or hazard perception section and DVSA won’t let you rebook for at least three working days, so it’s worth working through the official revision app properly rather than guessing on the day. Bring only your provisional driving licence in with you, since phones, smartwatches and bags have to go into a locker before the test starts, and staff will explain the on-screen instructions before the clock begins if anything is unclear.

Booking well ahead of your intensive course start date is sensible in a city as busy as Salford, since convenient weekday slots can be scarce close to school holidays and half-term weeks in particular. Arrive early, because latecomers lose their slot and their fee, and see our theory test costs and payment guide for more on what to expect when you pay, and how the fee compares if you later need to resit after a first attempt that does not go entirely to plan.

Page reviewed and updated 17 July 2026.