Southampton
South Suite Second Floor Anglo City House, 2-6 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3EUAbout 6 km from Southampton
Book Southampton on GOV.UKHGV theory test in Southampton: centres, fees and pass marks
The Southampton theory test centre is at South Suite Second Floor Anglo City House, 2-6 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3EU. 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 6 more centres near Southampton, listed below. GOV.UK does not say which centres run lorry tests, so check yours when you book.
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Fareham
Ground Floor Thackery House, 189-199 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0ENAbout 11 km from Southampton
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Ground Floor Annex Enterprise House, Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2RXAbout 20 km from Southampton
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Ground Floor, 48 Lugley Street, Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 5HDAbout 22 km from Southampton
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First Floor Portland House, 55-57 High Street, Andover, SP10 1LPAbout 36 km from Southampton
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Ground Floor Suite 104 Warner House, 123 Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3TBAbout 38 km from Southampton
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Ground Floor Metro House, Northgate, Chichester, PO19 1BEAbout 39 km from Southampton
Book Chichester 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.
Southampton theory test: common questions
Where can I take the HGV theory test near Southampton?
The nearest theory test centre we list is Southampton, at South Suite Second Floor Anglo City House, 2-6 Shirley Road, Southampton, SO15 3EU. Others nearby: Fareham, Ground Floor Thackery House, 189-199 West Street, Fareham, PO16 0EN; Portsmouth, Ground Floor Annex Enterprise House, Isambard Brunel Road, Portsmouth, PO1 2RX; Newport (Isle of Wight), Ground Floor, 48 Lugley Street, Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 5HD; Andover, First Floor Portland House, 55-57 High Street, Andover, SP10 1LP; Salisbury, Ground Floor Suite 104 Warner House, 123 Castle Street, Salisbury, SP1 3TB; Chichester, Ground Floor Metro House, Northgate, Chichester, PO19 1BE. 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.