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Skegness Theory Test Centre
On the Lincolnshire coast, Skegness is home to one of the region’s few DVSA theory test centres, serving learners from Alford, Burgh le Marsh and Spilsby who would otherwise face a much longer trip inland. The test itself is unchanged wherever you sit it: 50 multiple-choice questions on the Highway Code and road safety, then a hazard perception section of 14 video clips, both marked together to give a single pass or fail result. Book directly through gov.uk for £23 and double-check the date, time and centre before you pay, since amending a booking within three working days of the test can cost extra. Many learners pair their theory revision with an LPOD intensive driving course, sitting theory in the first week or two so lessons afterwards can concentrate entirely on manoeuvres and the local test routes rather than splitting attention between two exams. To pass, you need at least 43 correct answers out of the 50 multiple-choice questions, plus a minimum of 44 out of 75 on hazard perception. DVSA doesn’t publish a standing address for theory test venues the way it does for practical centres, so check your confirmation email rather than an old search result.
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The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
By road, the A16 is the main route into Skegness for anyone travelling from Boston, Spilsby or further along the Lincolnshire coast, and once you’re in town, signs point drivers towards the centre with parking close by. The A16 narrows into more built-up sections near the seafront, so learners who haven’t driven in Skegness before should expect slower-moving traffic and pedestrian crossings rather than open dual carriageway. Anyone arriving by train should get off at Skegness railway station, which sits within easy walking distance of the test centre, meaning there’s rarely a need for a taxi unless you’re carrying luggage. Bus travellers have several local routes serving the town, and it’s worth checking the current timetable in advance, since coastal services can run less frequently outside peak season. Turn up in good time regardless of how you travel: DVSA won’t admit candidates who arrive after their slot has started, and rebooking means paying the £23 fee a second time. If you’re still deciding which package suits your timeline, LPOD’s full course list sets out the difference between the shorter and longer intensive options, and the theory test costs guide explains what to expect if you need to change a booking close to the date. Once you’ve passed, your instructor can move straight on to practical lessons using local knowledge built up around Alford and the surrounding villages. Take your provisional licence card along on the day, and if you normally need glasses or lenses to drive, have them with you too. A resit needs at least three working days’ gap after a fail, and once you’re through theory, weekday practical tests currently cost £62.
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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