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Staines Theory Test Centre
Staines-upon-Thames, on the Surrey side of the M25, is home to a DVSA theory test centre used by learners from Laleham, Stanwell and Staines-upon-Thames itself. DVSA runs an identical test at every centre in the country: 50 multiple-choice questions on the Highway Code, then a hazard perception section of 14 clips, both marked together for one overall result. Booking is handled on gov.uk for £23, and it’s worth booking early if you’re working to a fixed intensive course start date, since centres close to the M25 tend to be in demand. Learners on an LPOD intensive course around Staines typically pass theory in the opening days of the programme, freeing the rest of the course to focus on practical driving and test routes. Getting through requires 43 out of 50 correct answers on the written paper and a hazard perception score reaching at least 44 out of 75. Theory centres don’t come with a published address in advance the way practical centres do, so lean on the confirmation email rather than guesswork. Weekday daytime slots are usually easiest to book at short notice, though evenings and weekends fill up faster during school holidays.
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The address can be found here: theory test centre details on GOV.UK
Directions To Centre
Learners driving to the Staines theory test centre should head for the town centre, where nearby parking options are available once you’re close to the venue. Local roads combine one-way systems with busy junctions near the river, so it’s worth building in a few extra minutes to find parking rather than cutting it fine. Train travellers should get off at Staines railway station, which is just a short walk from the centre. Bus routes serve the surrounding area and stop close to the test venue too, giving a convenient drop-off point for learners who’d rather not drive into town themselves. As with every DVSA centre, arriving late counts as a no-show, and you’ll need to pay the £23 fee again to book a new slot. Learners from Hawley can check LPOD’s theory test costs and payment guide before booking to see exactly what the fee covers, and once you’ve passed, the certificate stays valid for two years, giving enough time to finish an intensive course and book a practical test slot. Have your provisional licence card with you, not a photograph of it, and pack glasses or contact lenses too if you rely on them to drive. Three working days is the shortest gap DVSA allows before a resit, and the practical test fee waiting at the end of the process is £62 on weekdays. Staff confirm the result on the spot before you leave, and it’s worth phoning your instructor that same day if you’ve passed, since practical lesson slots around Staines can book up quickly in term time.
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.