Edinburgh Theory Test Centre

Detailed below provide the Edinburgh Pearson Professional Theory Test Centre contact address details, services offered and advice for booking and taking your theory test.

Driving Theory Test Centre Address
2nd Floor, Cairncross House
25 Union Street
Edinburgh
EH1 3LR

Toilets: Yes
Disabled access:
Translator Booth: No
Welsh Online: No
Tests Available: Car, motorcycle, lorries, buses and coaches
Telephone Number: 01316038001

FINDING Edinburgh THEORY TEST CENTRE

Theory test centres are typically located close to train stations often requiring a short walk only.

Edinburgh Railway Station
18 North Bridge
Edinburgh
EH1

Station telephone number: 0845 711 4141. Train station is approximately 0.5 miles (10 minute walk) from Edinburgh Theory Test Centre.
Arriving by car: A car park is located on Greenside Mews, just a couple of minutes walk to the theory test centre.

BOOK A THEORY TEST AT Edinburgh THEORY TEST CENTRE

Booking a theory test at Edinburgh Theory Test Centre is easily completed via one of two methods detailed below. Before making a booking, ensure you have your driving licence at hand as you’ll need some information from this. The DVSA (Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency) manage all UK theory test bookings. Telephone and e-mail contact details of Pearson Professional who conduct the theory tests can be found within the booking section.

Book a theory test by telephone
An automated telephone line is available to book a theory test. To arrange a theory test in Edinburgh, please see the book a driving theory test section for telephone booking details. Though this number is automated, you can be put through to a member of the DVSA staff if you have any queries.

Book a theory test online
Due to vacant theory test slots being displayed online, internet theory test booking is a popular option. To book your theory test in Edinburgh, see the book a driving theory test section for all DVSA theory test booking information.

CANCELLING AND RESCHEDULING THE THEORY TEST

If you are unable to attend the theory test for the arranged booking time, you may reschedule providing you allow a minimum of three working days notice. The same notice applies if you wish to cancel the test in order to receive a full refund.

AFTER YOU HAVE BOOKED YOUR TEST

You will receive an e-mail from the DVSA once you have completed the theory test booking. Check your junk folder in case you don’t see it. The e-mail will confirm the test booking time, date, address and provide you with a reference number. Although not essential to take to the theory test centre, it’s advisable to print this e-mail to show to the centre staff if any problems arise.

ATTENDING YOUR THEORY TEST

Allow yourself plenty of time to arrive at Edinburgh Theory Test Centre as turning up late may see you refused entry and you’ll lose the test booking fee. Those that do not take along sufficient forms of identity may also be refused entry. Your provisional driving licence photocard is sufficient to take. If you have lost your licence or you believe it has been stolen, you’ll need to contact the DVLA to order a new one. See the learning to drive section for information on obtaining a new licence.

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