Thurrock LGV (London) Practical Driving Test Centre
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Information checked 13 July 2026
Centre details
- 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 Thurrock 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 C/o Roadtrain (Essex), Burnley Road, Off Oliver Road,, West Thurrock ,Grays, RM20 3EY. 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.
Accessibility and arrival information
Before you arrive
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
Pass rates at nearby centres
DVSA does not publish a car pass rate for Thurrock LGV (London). Among the 6 nearest centres that it does rate, Sidcup (London) passes the highest share of candidates at 58.7%and Belvedere (London) the lowest at 40.5%.
- Tilbury3.5 miles away50.4% · 8.1 wk wait
- Erith (London)5.2 miles away51.6% · 7.1 wk wait
- Belvedere (London)5.6 miles away40.5% · 9.9 wk wait
- Hornchurch (London)6.8 miles away46.3% · 19.0 wk wait
- Sidcup (London)7.1 miles away58.7% · 22.3 wk wait
- Goodmayes (London)9.6 miles away43.7% · 20.7 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
Thurrock LGV (London) does not run that test. The nearest theory test centre is Sidcup, 7.3 miles away.
Sidcup
7.3 miles away
Other theory test centres nearby
Nearest alternative practical test centres
The closest is Tilbury, 3.5 miles from Thurrock LGV (London); the furthest listed here is 9.6 miles. 6 of the 6 are within 10 miles.
- Tilbury3.5 miles away50.4% pass rate · 8.1 wk wait
- Erith (London)5.2 miles away51.6% pass rate · 7.1 wk wait
- Belvedere (London)5.6 miles away40.5% pass rate · 9.9 wk wait
- Hornchurch (London)6.8 miles away46.3% pass rate · 19.0 wk wait
- Sidcup (London)7.1 miles away58.7% pass rate · 22.3 wk wait
- Goodmayes (London)9.6 miles away43.7% pass rate · 20.7 wk wait
Distances are straight-line from each centre’s published coordinates.
Common questions about this centre
- Which practical tests are published at Thurrock LGV?
- Thurrock 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 Thurrock 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 Thurrock LGV (London)?
- You can take practical driving tests at Thurrock LGV (London).
- Who runs Thurrock LGV (London)?
- Thurrock LGV (London) is run by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
- Where do I take the theory test if I use Thurrock LGV (London)?
- Thurrock LGV (London) does not run the theory test. The nearest theory test centre is Sidcup, 7.3 miles away.
- Which other practical test centres are near Thurrock LGV (London)?
- The closest are Tilbury (3.5 miles), Erith (London) (5.2 miles), Belvedere (London) (5.6 miles). 6 of the 6 nearest are within 25 miles.
- How do I get into Thurrock LGV (London)?
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency publishes this note for Thurrock LGV (London): You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.