Cardiff
3rd Floor Limerick House, 23 Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2HEAbout 11 km from Barry
Book Cardiff on GOV.UKHGV theory test in Barry: nearest centre is Cardiff
The nearest theory test centre to Barry is Cardiff, at 3rd Floor Limerick House, 23 Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2HE, about 11 km away. Open in Google Maps. The HGV theory test has 3 parts, each booked separately: multiple choice (£26), hazard perception (£11) and, for the Driver CPC, case studies (£23).
There are 4 more centres near Barry, listed below. GOV.UK does not say which centres run lorry tests, so check yours when you book.
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Bridgend
Second Floor Brackla House, Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1BZAbout 24 km from Barry
Book Bridgend on GOV.UKMinehead
Ground Floor The Old Hospital, The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5LYAbout 27 km from Barry
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6th Floor Clarence House, Clarence Place, Newport, NP19 7AAAbout 28 km from Barry
Book Newport (Gwent) on GOV.UKMerthyr Tydfil
Ground Floor Ty Kier Hardie, Riverside Court Avenue de Clichy, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8LDAbout 39 km from Barry
Book Merthyr Tydfil on GOV.UKThe parts of the HGV theory test
Part 1 is the theory test (multiple choice and hazard perception). Part 2 is the Driver CPC case studies test. You book each part separately, but can take the 2 parts of part 1 on the same day, in either order. You need to pass both within 2 years of each other to get your theory test certificate.
| Part | Questions | Time | Pass mark | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: multiple choice | 100 multiple-choice questions | 1 hour 55 minutes | 85 out of 100 | £26 |
| Part 1: hazard perception | 19 video clips | — | 67 out of 100 | £11 |
| Part 2: case studies | 7 case studies, 5 to 10 multiple-choice questions on each | 1 hour 15 minutes | 40 out of 50 | £23 |
Fees are the weekday and evening prices on GOV.UK: Driver CPC fees. You may be charged more on an unofficial website. These figures are for lorries, not the car test. Facts checked on GOV.UK on .
Practising for it
We do not have HGV practice questions yet, so we do not sell HGV practice. What we have that applies to you is the Highway Code rules, which the multiple-choice questions are based on along with Know your traffic signs and the DVSA guide to driving goods vehicles. For practice, GOV.UK has a free practice theory test.
Barry theory test: common questions
Where can I take the HGV theory test near Barry?
The nearest theory test centre we list is Cardiff, at 3rd Floor Limerick House, 23 Churchill Way, Cardiff, CF10 2HE. Others nearby: Bridgend, Second Floor Brackla House, Brackla Street, Bridgend, CF31 1BZ; Minehead, Ground Floor The Old Hospital, The Avenue, Minehead, TA24 5LY; Newport (Gwent), 6th Floor Clarence House, Clarence Place, Newport, NP19 7AA; Merthyr Tydfil, Ground Floor Ty Kier Hardie, Riverside Court Avenue de Clichy, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8LD. GOV.UK does not say which centres run lorry tests, so check your centre when you book.
What are the parts of the HGV theory test?
The Driver CPC part 1 theory test has 2 parts, multiple choice and hazard perception. The Driver CPC part 2 case studies test is a separate test. You book each part separately.
How many questions are in the HGV theory test, and what is the pass mark?
The multiple-choice part has 100 questions in 1 hour 55 minutes; the pass mark is 85 out of 100. The hazard perception part has 19 video clips; the pass mark is 67 out of 100. The case studies test is 7 case studies in 1 hour 15 minutes; the pass mark is 40 out of 50.
How much does the HGV theory test cost?
Driver CPC part 1 multiple choice costs £26, part 1 hazard perception costs £11 and part 2 case studies costs £23. These are the prices on GOV.UK; you may be charged more on an unofficial website.
Can I take the multiple-choice and hazard perception parts on the same day?
Yes. You have to book both parts separately, but you can take them on the same day, in either order. You need to pass both within 2 years of each other to get your theory test certificate.
What do I need to bring to my HGV theory test?
Bring a Great Britain photocard driving licence. If you do not have a photocard licence, bring your paper licence and a valid passport. Your test will be cancelled and you will lose your fee if you do not bring the right documents.
What if I fail?
You will get a results letter with feedback. You can book another theory test straight away, but you cannot take it for another 3 clear working days.