Rookley LGV Practical Driving Test Centre
Listed as active
Information checked 13 July 2026
Centre details
- Address
- Ventnor, Rookley, PO38 3NG
- Run by
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
- Official website
- View official office page
Before you travel
Listed in the official practical test-centre dataset 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
Practical test
You can take your practical test at this location.
Test types: lorry and bus
Practical test · Category-specific preparation
Prepare for a practical test at Rookley LGV
This location publishes practical provision for lorry and bus. Requirements differ substantially between motorcycle, vocational, instructor, trailer, and other specialist tests, so use the exact category on your booking as the source of truth.
Before test day
Confirm the reporting point
The published address is Ventnor, Rookley, PO38 3NG. Check the appointment confirmation for the reporting point, arrival time, vehicle area, and any category-specific access instructions before travelling.
Do not infer a car-test reception or candidate parking from the address alone. Specialist tests may start from a different part of the site.
Four checks before the appointment
Use the official guidance for your booked category; a requirement for one vehicle or assessment may not apply to another.
Match the category
Check that the licence entitlement, theory or module prerequisites, and appointment category all match the test you intend to take.
Check the test vehicle
Confirm the vehicle, equipment, insurance, load, display, and examiner-access rules for the specific test category before leaving.
Gather original documents
Follow the booking confirmation and official category guidance. Missing evidence can stop the assessment even when the vehicle is suitable.
Practise the assessed skills
Prepare the manoeuvres, road work, safety checks, or demonstrations listed for your category rather than relying on car-test advice.
A safer way to plan the day
01
Recheck the booking
Confirm the test category, time, address, and latest authority instructions.
02
Inspect the vehicle
Complete the category-specific roadworthiness, equipment, load, and document checks.
03
Report as instructed
Use the named entrance or reporting point and do not obstruct an active test area.
04
Follow the examiner’s briefing
The assessment sequence and result process depend on the practical-test category.
The category matters more than the template.
This directory confirms which practical services are published at the location. Your authority guidance and appointment confirmation define the vehicle, document, and assessment rules for the exact test you booked.
Category-safe checklist
Confirm that your appointment is for lorry and bus.
Read the latest official guidance for that category from start to finish.
Check every required original document, certificate, and licence entitlement.
Inspect the test vehicle, equipment, insurance, and any load or display requirements.
Verify the reporting point and arrival instructions before travelling.
Official guidance: official driving-test guidance and book or manage a practical test. Always recheck the official requirements before the appointment.
Pass rates at nearby centres
DVSA does not publish a car pass rate for Rookley LGV. Among the 5 nearest centres that it does rate, Lee On The Solent passes the highest share of candidates at 63.2%and Southampton (Maybush) the lowest at 50.3%.
- Newport (Isle Of Wight)4.2 miles away54.1% · 6.6 wk wait
- Lee On The Solent11.4 miles away63.2% · 17.4 wk wait
- Portsmouth15.7 miles away52.8% · 13.0 wk wait
- Southampton (Maybush)20.8 miles away50.3% · 9.3 wk wait
- Winchester27.9 miles away52.2% · 5.7 wk wait
Source: DVSA table DRT122A, financial year 2025/26. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Where you take the theory test
Rookley LGV does not run that test. The nearest theory test centre is Newport (Isle of Wight), 3.3 miles away.
Newport (Isle of Wight)
3.3 miles away
Other theory test centres nearby
Nearest alternative practical test centres
The closest is Newport (Isle Of Wight), 4.2 miles from Rookley LGV; the furthest listed here is 27.9 miles. 1 of the 6 is within 10 miles.
- Newport (Isle Of Wight)4.2 miles away54.1% pass rate · 6.6 wk wait
- Lee On The Solent11.4 miles away63.2% pass rate · 17.4 wk wait
- Portsmouth15.7 miles away52.8% pass rate · 13.0 wk wait
- Southampton LGV18.2 miles away
- Southampton (Maybush)20.8 miles away50.3% pass rate · 9.3 wk wait
- Winchester27.9 miles away52.2% pass rate · 5.7 wk wait
Distances are straight-line from each centre’s published coordinates.
Common questions about this centre
- Which practical tests are published at Rookley LGV?
- Rookley LGV is listed for lorry and bus. Check the exact category on the official booking service before making travel or vehicle arrangements.
- What should I bring to a practical test at Rookley LGV?
- The documents and vehicle requirements depend on the booked category. Use the official category guidance and your appointment confirmation; do not rely on a car-test checklist for a specialist assessment.
- What tests can I take at Rookley LGV?
- You can take practical driving tests at Rookley LGV.
- Who runs Rookley LGV?
- Rookley LGV is run by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
- Where do I take the theory test if I use Rookley LGV?
- Rookley LGV does not run the theory test. The nearest theory test centre is Newport (Isle of Wight), 3.3 miles away.
- Which other practical test centres are near Rookley LGV?
- The closest are Newport (Isle Of Wight) (4.2 miles), Lee On The Solent (11.4 miles), Portsmouth (15.7 miles). 5 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.