Theory test centres
Surrey theory test centres
The three DVSA theory test centres serving Surrey — Guildford, Horley and Staines — each linked to its full record with address and directions, plus the nearest practical test centre and its pass rate for when you're ready for the next step. Book your theory test only through the official DVSA service.
Theory centres in Surrey
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What they run
Theory tests
| Centre | Area | Postcode | Nearest practical centre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guildford | Guildford | GU1 4AW | Same-named centre (57.1% pass rate) |
| Horley | Surrey | RH6 7QH | Redhill Aerodrome (53.9% pass rate) |
| Staines | Staines | TW18 4QX | Ashford (London Middlesex) |
Every centre links to its full record — address, opening details and what to bring on the day.
Common questions
Booking, test day and what comes after the pass.
Staines-upon-Thames is administratively in Spelthorne, Surrey, but it sits right on the Greater London boundary and serves learners from both sides of it. We list it on both pages so you find it whichever area you search — it's the same centre either way.
Yes — you can book any DVSA theory test centre in Great Britain, and the test is identical everywhere. Depending on where in Surrey you live, Aldershot (Hampshire) or Croydon and Morden (London) may be closer than Guildford, Horley or Staines.
Your provisional driving licence photocard — without it you cannot sit the test and you won't get a refund. Arrive around 15 minutes early; personal items like phones, bags and notes go in a locker before you enter the test room.
Your theory test certificate is valid for two years from the day you pass. You must pass your practical driving test within that window, or you'll need to pass the theory test again before you can rebook.
Preparing for a theory test in Surrey?
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