# Belfast Theory Test Centre — Belfast Theory Test Centre > Source: https://drivings.com/test-centres/belfast-theory-test-centre > Belfast Theory Test Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland is run by DVA and offers theory tests; the nearest practical-test centre is Belfast Practical Driving Test Centre, 2.3 miles away. > Region: United Kingdom (en-GB) > Last updated: 2026-07-13 ## Belfast Theory Test Centre details Planning a test at belfast theory test centre? This guide brings the practical details together: where to go, which tests are offered, how to book, when the centre is open and where else you can try nearby. ## Where you take the practical test Belfast does not run the practical test. The nearest centre that does is [Belfast Practical Driving Test Centre](https://drivings.com/test-centres/belfast-practical-test-centre.md), 2.3 miles away. ## Location and contact - **Address:** Suite 1B, City Exchange, 11-13 Gloucester Street, Belfast, BT1 4LS - **Coordinates:** 54.596900, -5.925018 - **Run by:** Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA) - **Official listing:** https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/contacts/driver-vehicle-agency - **Status:** Listed as active - **Information last checked:** 13 July 2026 - **Access:** ON GOING BUILDING WORKS AND SCAFFOLDING IN PLACE Listed in both the official DVA theory-centre directory and the GOV.UK Places feed at the snapshot time. This directory status is not real-time opening-hours confirmation. Check the official office page for same-day changes before travelling. ## Tests available - **Theory test:** available here. ## Belfast theory test centre guide Northern Ireland theory tests are run by DVA. Prepare both the multiple-choice and hazard-perception parts, and use the Northern Ireland document rules rather than a Great Britain checklist. ### Arrive 15 minutes before the appointment The published address is Suite 1B, City Exchange, 11-13 Gloucester Street, Belfast, BT1 4LS. nidirect advises arriving 15 minutes early. Staff check your name and licence documents before the security check and test-room admission. Personal belongings are stored in a locker and mobile phones must be switched off. Late arrival or missing documents can cost the test fee. ### Prepare for the DVA test The standard car test has two parts taken in the same appointment. You must pass both to receive a certificate. #### Bring both licence parts DVA requires both parts of a valid, signed Northern Ireland driving licence: the photocard and paper counterpart. Other licence situations have additional identity rules. #### Multiple-choice questions For the standard car test, answer 50 questions in 57 minutes and score at least 43. The session starts with instructions and an optional practice. #### Hazard perception Respond when hazards begin to develop. The car and motorcycle pass mark is 44 out of 75, and patterned or continuous clicking can score zero for a clip. #### Arrange support early DVA can provide support for reading difficulties, disabilities, and health conditions when the requirements are explained during booking. ### How the standard car theory test flows 1. **Licence and security checks.** Arrive early, present the required original documents, store belongings, and switch off devices. 2. **50 questions in 57 minutes.** Complete the multiple-choice section and score at least 43 for the standard car test. 3. **Hazard perception.** Watch everyday road scenes and respond as developing hazards emerge. 4. **Result and feedback.** DVA provides the result and topic feedback after the test, with an email result where supplied. > **Northern Ireland document rules are different.** DVA requires both parts of a valid signed Northern Ireland licence. If you hold another licence type, have changed details, or need alternative photo identification, check the full nidirect rules before travelling. ### DVA theory test-day checklist - Bring both parts of your valid signed Northern Ireland driving licence, or the alternative originals nidirect requires for your situation. - Recheck the appointment, address, journey, and any centre access note. - Arrive 15 minutes early and be ready to store belongings and switch off your phone. - Revise both multiple-choice knowledge and developing-hazard timing. - Arrange any disability, health, or reading support when booking. ### Test-day questions #### How early should I arrive at Belfast theory test centre? nidirect advises arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment so staff can check your documents and complete the security process. #### What should I bring to Belfast theory test centre? DVA requires both parts of a valid signed Northern Ireland driving licence—the photocard and paper counterpart. Check nidirect for alternative identity requirements if your situation differs. #### What is the Northern Ireland car theory test format? The multiple-choice part has 50 questions in 57 minutes, with a pass mark of 43. You must also pass hazard perception, where the car and motorcycle pass mark is 44 out of 75. Official preparation guidance: [Northern Ireland theory-test documents and arrival](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/about-driving-theory-test), [taking the Northern Ireland theory test](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/taking-theory-test), [preparing for the Northern Ireland theory test](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/preparing-theory-test). Recheck the official requirements before the appointment. ## Nearest alternative centres If this centre is fully booked, these are the closest locations offering the same test. - [Ballymena](https://drivings.com/test-centres/ballymena-theory-test-centre.md) — 23.2 miles away - [Portadown](https://drivings.com/test-centres/portadown-theory-test-centre.md) — 24.1 miles away - [Newry](https://drivings.com/test-centres/newry-theory-test-centre.md) — 33.7 miles away - [Stranraer](https://drivings.com/test-centres/stranraer-theory-test-centre.md) — 41.7 miles away - [Omagh](https://drivings.com/test-centres/omagh-theory-test-centre.md) — 54.8 miles away - [Campbeltown](https://drivings.com/test-centres/campbeltown-theory-test-centre.md) — 58.5 miles away Distances are straight-line from each centre's published coordinates. ## Sources and verification Identity, address and service availability for this centre come from: - [Complete official practical test-centre catalogue checked for exact-address absence](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/driving-and-vehicle-test-centres) — nidirect / Driver & Vehicle Agency, dataset version nidirect:2026-06-09T20:00:06.000Z, retrieved 2026-07-13, source updated 2026-06-09 - [Official DVA theory test-centre listing for Belfast](https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/theory-test-centres) — nidirect / Driver & Vehicle Agency, dataset version nidirect:2024-12-11T11:42:55.000Z, retrieved 2026-07-13, source updated 2024-12-11 - [Official theory test-centre listing for Belfast](https://places-manager.publishing.service.gov.uk/places/theory-test-centres.json) — GOV.UK Places, dataset version 259, retrieved 2026-07-13, source updated 2026-05-06 The official source was last checked on the date shown above, so the centre's status may have changed since then. 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