Watford
Unit 3 Orient Centre, Greycaine Road, Watford, WD24 7GPAbout 9 km from St Albans
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The nearest theory test centre to St Albans is Watford, at Unit 3 Orient Centre, Greycaine Road, Watford, WD24 7GP, about 9 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 11 more centres near St Albans, listed below. GOV.UK does not say which centres run lorry tests, so check yours when you book.
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Luton
Suite 108 Ground Floor Plaza 668, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7XHAbout 17 km from St Albans
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Suite 2 Ground Floor Stag House, Old London Road, Hertford, SG13 7LAAbout 19 km from St Albans
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Tally Ho Corner Unit Ru3, High Road, London, N12 0BPAbout 19 km from St Albans
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Second Floor Union House, 2 Vine Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1QEAbout 25 km from St Albans
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Part 2nd Floor, 167-169 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8ALAbout 30 km from St Albans
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Brooklands House Brooklands Business Park, Petersfield Avenue, Slough, SL2 5DYAbout 32 km from St Albans
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The Printworks Suite A and B Ground Floor, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3BZAbout 34 km from St Albans
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Unit 2A Ground Floor Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close, Aylesbury, HP19 8HLAbout 35 km from St Albans
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Suite 1 Second Floor Hubbard House, 6 Civic Drive, Ilford, IG1 2QAAbout 37 km from St Albans
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First Floor, 11-17 Kingston Road, Staines, TW18 4QXAbout 37 km from St Albans
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Unit J Ground Floor Crown Arcade, Union St, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1RPAbout 38 km from St Albans
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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.
St Albans theory test: common questions
Where can I take the HGV theory test near St Albans?
The nearest theory test centre we list is Watford, at Unit 3 Orient Centre, Greycaine Road, Watford, WD24 7GP. Others nearby: Luton, Suite 108 Ground Floor Plaza 668, Hitchin Road, Luton, LU2 7XH; Hertford, Suite 2 Ground Floor Stag House, Old London Road, Hertford, SG13 7LA; Southgate, Tally Ho Corner Unit Ru3, High Road, London, N12 0BP; Uxbridge, Second Floor Union House, 2 Vine Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1QE; Mile End, Part 2nd Floor, 167-169 Kingsland Road, London, E2 8AL; Slough, Brooklands House Brooklands Business Park, Petersfield Avenue, Slough, SL2 5DY; Southwark, The Printworks Suite A and B Ground Floor, Amelia Street, London, SE17 3BZ; Aylesbury, Unit 2A Ground Floor Midshires Business Park, Smeaton Close, Aylesbury, HP19 8HL; Ilford, Suite 1 Second Floor Hubbard House, 6 Civic Drive, Ilford, IG1 2QA; Staines, First Floor, 11-17 Kingston Road, Staines, TW18 4QX; Kingston upon Thames, Unit J Ground Floor Crown Arcade, Union St, Kingston upon Thames, KT1 1RP. 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.