The Tests

The Theory Test

The theory test must be taken and passed before you can book a Practical Driving Test. It is a multiple choice computer based test.

You will be given 50 questions of which you must answer 43 correctly to pass.

The Hazard Perception Test

This is a series of video clips showing various driving situations, you are required to recognise and react to hazards as they develop.

There are 14 clips with 15 hazards i.e. one clip has 2 hazards.

There are a number of good training aids available in the form of DVD or CD.

Both parts of your driving licence must be taken to the theory test.

The Practical Driving Test

The Driving Test will begin with an eyesight check and then vehicle safety questions. After this you will begin your Drive which will include Manoeuvres. You will pass your Driving Test if you can show the examiner the following skills:

• drive safely
• complete the set exercises
• know the Highway Code and can demonstrate this through your driving

You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the driving test. However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the driving test.

Both parts of your driving licence must be taken to the practical test.

Driving Test Centre Location from Diamond Drive Intensive

Driving Test Centres in Essex.

Barking Test Centre

84 Tanner Street, Barking, Essex IG11 8QF (Click here for a map)

Barking test centre is located near Tanner Road. .

Brentwood Test Centre

89 Warley Hill, Brentwood, Essex CM14 5JN (Click here for a map)

Brentwood test centre is located near to the train station. .

Chelmsford Test Centre

Synergy Centre, 4 Hoffmans Way, Chelmsford CM1 1GU (Click here for a map)

Chelmsford test centre is located on an industrial estate just outside of the town centre. .

Chingford Test Centre

Doric House, 127 Station Road, Chingford E4 6AD (Click here for a map)

Chingford test centre is located just off Station Road. .

Colchester Test Centre

Grange Way, Colchester, Essex CO2 8HF (Click here for a map)

Colchester test centre is located on an industrial estate.

Goodmayes Test Centre

98 Goodmayes Road, Ilford, London IG3 9UZ (Click here for a map)

Goodmayes test centre is located just off the busy High Street..

   

Grays/Tilbury Test Centre

Montana House, Russell Road, Tilbury RM18 7AE (Click here for a map)

Grays/Tilbury test centre is located near to Tilbury train station and docks and close to Tilbury high street. .

   

Hornchurch Test Centre

75 Station Lane, Hornchurch, London RM12 6JX (Click here for a map)

Hornchurch test centre is located just off Hornchurch high street. .

   

Loughton Test Centre

Crown Buildings, 283 High Road, Loughton IG10 1RB (Click here for a map)

Loughton test centre is located just off Loughton High Street. .

   

Southend-On-Sea Test Centre

11 Prittlewell Chase, Southend on Sea, Essex SS0 0RX (Click here for a map)

Southend test centre is located close to the town centre. .

   

Wanstead Test Centre

2 Devon House, Hermon Hill, Wanstead, London E11 2AW (Click here for a map)