HGV theory test in Plymouth: centres, fees and pass marks

The Plymouth theory test centre is at First Floor Princess Court, Princess Street, Plymouth, PL1 2EX. 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 3 more centres near Plymouth, listed below. GOV.UK does not say which centres run lorry tests, so check yours when you book.

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Theory test centres near Plymouth

Plymouth

First Floor Princess Court, Princess Street, Plymouth, PL1 2EX

About 32 km from Plymouth

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Torquay

Rooms 36-37 First Floor Castle Circus House, 136 Union Street, Torquay, TQ2 5QG

About 13 km from Plymouth

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Exeter

North Wing Suite Third Floor Beaufort House, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EP

About 35 km from Plymouth

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The 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.

PartQuestionsTimePass markFee
Part 1: multiple choice100 multiple-choice questions1 hour 55 minutes85 out of 100£26
Part 1: hazard perception19 video clips—67 out of 100£11
Part 2: case studies7 case studies, 5 to 10 multiple-choice questions on each1 hour 15 minutes40 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.

Plymouth theory test: common questions

Where can I take the HGV theory test near Plymouth?

The nearest theory test centre we list is Plymouth, at First Floor Princess Court, Princess Street, Plymouth, PL1 2EX. Others nearby: Torquay, Rooms 36-37 First Floor Castle Circus House, 136 Union Street, Torquay, TQ2 5QG; Kingsbridge, Ground Floor, 110 Fore Street, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1AW; Exeter, North Wing Suite Third Floor Beaufort House, New North Road, Exeter, EX4 4EP. 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.

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