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Sidcup Theory Test Centre
Sidcup’s theory test centre draws learners from across the Kent and south-east London borders, including Dartford, Swanscombe and the newer Ebbsfleet Valley development. Every candidate sits the same DVSA computer test here: 50 multiple-choice questions followed by a 14-clip hazard perception section, and you need to clear both parts on the same visit to pass. Booking happens on gov.uk, currently costs £23, and you should bring photographic ID that matches the name on your provisional licence, since staff will turn away anyone who can’t prove who they are. Learners preparing through an LPOD intensive course usually sit their theory test early in the programme, so instructors can focus later lessons on the practical routes around Sidcup and neighbouring Joydens Wood once the theory element is out of the way. Passing clears the path to book a practical test slot, and from 12 May 2026 only the candidate themselves, not a driving school or third party, can book or manage that DVSA practical test appointment. DVSA marks the multiple-choice section out of 50, and you need 43 correct alongside a hazard perception score of at least 44 out of 75 to pass overall. Theory centres, unlike practical test centres, don’t appear with a fixed public address online, so always use the one confirmed in your own booking.
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The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
Drivers heading to the Sidcup theory test centre generally use the A20, coming off at Sidcup Hill before following the local signs into the town centre, where pay-and-display parking is available close by. The A20 itself carries a mix of dual carriageway and signalled junctions on the approach from the M25, so it’s worth learners becoming comfortable with lane discipline and roundabout positioning on those stretches before test day, since examiners often route practical tests along similar roads. Rail passengers should aim for Sidcup Station, served by Southeastern, and from the station it’s either a short walk or a quick bus hop into the centre. Bus routes 51, 233 and 321 all call close to the test centre, so check timetables the night before rather than relying on turning up and hoping. Whichever way you travel, arrive with time to spare: DVSA marks candidates as a no-show if they turn up late, and a missed slot means paying the £23 fee again for a new booking. For learners working through an intensive course with LPOD, instructors near Meopham can build local road knowledge into lessons well before the theory test date, so the move from passing theory to booking a practical slot feels less like starting from scratch. For a full breakdown of what the £23 covers and how to pay, LPOD’s theory test costs guide covers the payment options DVSA accepts. Bring your provisional licence itself rather than a photo of it, and if you need glasses or contact lenses to drive, wear them for the test as well as the eyesight check beforehand. Fail either section and DVSA asks for a minimum three-working-day wait before you can book again, and the practical test that follows theory costs £62 on a weekday.
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.