Preston Theory Test Centre

Preston Theory Test Centre

Please double check the test centre location in your booking confirmation. You may need to contact us about any queries regarding your test booking.

Car

You should park your car at the St George's shopping center. It costs £2 per hour. It takes about six minutes to get there. The test centre is 0.3 miles away from the parking lot.

Bus

Preston bus station is about 0.6 miles from this test centre.

Train

The station is approximately 9 minutes' walk from the test centre. Being 0.4 miles away, it is located at Preston Fishersgate. The train station address (postcode) is: PR1 8AP.

Book a test online

You need your: UK driving license number. email address. Credit or Debit Card.

Before you start

You must have lived in England for at least 185 days before taking your theory or driving test, and you must have been living there for at least 6 months before taking the test. You must have passed the theory test, and you must pass the hazard perception test. 

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When you do not need a theory test

You don't need to take a theory exam before booking a driving test to upgrade your license from A1 to A2. From C1 to C, unless you passed your C1 entitlement by taking a car driving test.

A minibus or bus is a vehicle used for transporting passengers. It does not require a driver's license.

Preston Theory Test Booking Service

We're here to help you book your Preston DSA driving test. We've made it easy by providing a simple online booking form. You'll be able to get started straight away!

To book a DSA theory test in Preston you'll need

You must enter your full name, address, postcode, date of birth, gender, nationality, occupation, email address and telephone number.

What is the theory test pass mark?

The pass mark for the car test is 86% (43/50). You must answer at least 43 questions correctly to pass this section. You also need to get 44 points on the hazard perception test to successfully complete the entire test.

What is the waiting time for a theory test?

Waiting times vary between theory test centres. See the waiting times of your DVSA theory test center.

Arriving at Preston Theory Test Centre

By public transport, Preston theory test centre is quite conveniently located just 10 minutes from the Preston train station by foot, making it a great choice for those coming from far away. However if you're arriving at Bamburgh railway station, which is slightly farther out of town, we would recommend taking a taxi to Preston theory test centre, as this should take around 12 minutes and cost £7.50.

There's also the option of walking. Both the Waterstones bus stop (located on Fishergate Road) and Boots bus stop (located near the University of Central Lancashire) are a 3-minutes' walk away from the test centre. To get more info about the transport links in the city, By you can check out the Preston City Parking Council website, or go online and That's explore the site

Guides about everything from bus timetables, to parking.

Drivers car Driving lessons are available

the theory You test centre itself doesn’t provide parking, but you’ll find some great options very nearby. Glover’s Court car park is only two minutes from your destination and costs a very reasonable £2 for two hours of parking. There aren’t many spaces available, though, and you may need to get in there pretty early.

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Rates by Year

You should definitely go to Preston theory test centre because the pass rate is higher than the national average. But whether you pass or fail is up to you.

Passing your theory test requires you put some work into learning material. You'd be surprised how many people think they could bluff their way through and are later surprised when they failed! Taking the test costs you money and time, so you wouldn't want to risk having to retake it multiple times. Study, revise and take the test seriously. If you'd want some help you can always check out some great options, here.

must be prepared for anything when taking the theory test. There are many things you need to know before sitting the driving test. You should expect to spend up to an hour on the road, but there are some things you can do to make your time go by faster.

to apply for a new driver licence

Hackney carriages and private hire taxis are vehicles that take passengers around town. You need to hold a full driving licence for 12 months before applying for a new licence. Private hire drivers must also have the right to work within the UK. If you already have an EU driving licence, you need to exchange it for a British one before we issue you with a new licence. Visit gov.uk - Exchange a foreign driving license.