Chatham
14-16 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4EPAbout 2 km from Chatham
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The Chatham theory test centre is at 14-16 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4EP. 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 5 more centres near Chatham, listed below. GOV.UK does not say which centres run lorry tests, so check yours when you book.
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Southend on Sea
Tylers House Part 3rd Floor, Tylers Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2BBAbout 22 km from Chatham
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Ground Floor Nexus House, 2 Cray Road, Sidcup, DA14 5DAAbout 30 km from Chatham
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Suite 1 Foundation House Coach & Horses Passage, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5NPAbout 34 km from Chatham
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Suite 1 Second Floor Hubbard House, 6 Civic Drive, Ilford, IG1 2QAAbout 38 km from Chatham
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Suite E The Clock Tower Building, St Georges Street, Canterbury, CT1 2LEAbout 39 km from Chatham
Book Canterbury 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.
Chatham theory test: common questions
Where can I take the HGV theory test near Chatham?
The nearest theory test centre we list is Chatham, at 14-16 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4EP. Others nearby: Southend on Sea, Tylers House Part 3rd Floor, Tylers Avenue, Southend-On-Sea, SS1 2BB; Sidcup, Ground Floor Nexus House, 2 Cray Road, Sidcup, DA14 5DA; Royal Tunbridge Wells, Suite 1 Foundation House Coach & Horses Passage, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5NP; Ilford, Suite 1 Second Floor Hubbard House, 6 Civic Drive, Ilford, IG1 2QA; Canterbury, Suite E The Clock Tower Building, St Georges Street, Canterbury, CT1 2LE. 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.