Southampton LGV
Southampton LGV driving test centre is located at: Hillsons Road, Bottings Trading Estate, Botley, Southampton, SO30 2DY
Tel: 0300 200 11 22
Test Types Available: lorry and bus
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
Toilets: The centre provides male and female toilets
Parking: Parking for lorries and buses
Pass Rate: Average pass rates vary between 48% to 60% depending on the vehicle category (C1, C, or C+E). The pass rate for the off-road (Module 3a) portion of the LGV test is significantly higher, with an average of around 76.1%
In order to book a driving test you need:
- your UK driving licence number
- a credit or debit card for payment
- if you wish to check that your driving instructor is available, you will also need your instructor’s personal reference number
You can click here to find out the current cost of a driving test in your chosen category. In order to take a practical test, you must have lived in England, Wales or Scotland for at least 185 days in the last 12 months before the day you take your test. If you live in Northern Ireland there is a different service through which you can book your test. If you want to look for an earlier test date after booking, you can check for appointments by going to the ‘change driving test‘ page on the Gov.UK website.
What Happens on the Day
On the day of your driving test, make sure that you have your photocard driving licence with you. If you have an old style paper licence, then you must also take a valid passport for photo ID. Without these you will not be able to take your test.
Arrive at your test centre in good time, but not so early that you get in the way of other test candidates. About ten minutes before your test time is about right. Just park your car, and make your way to the waiting room with your licence and wait for the examiner to call your name.