Test Centres
Real lessons, real progress, right here in Hampshire. Find useful information about Portsmouth, Lee-on-Solent and Chichester Driving Test Centres
Portsmouth
This test centre provides these types of tests: car, ADI part 3.
From Thursday 27th November 2025, all tests will be conducted from:
Portsmouth Marriott Hotel
Southampton Road
Portsmouth
PO6 4SH
DVSA will make arrangements for you at this test centre if you have a disability.
Lee on Solent
The Richard Sainsbury Building, Daedalus Argus Gate Daedalus Drive
Lee on the Solent
PO13 9JY
This test centre provides these types of tests: car, motorcycle module 1 (off-road), motorcycle module 2 (on-road), ADI part 3.
Chichester
York House, City Fields Business Park, City Fields Way
Chichester
PO20 2FR
This test centre provides these types of tests: car, ADI part 2, ADI part 3.
You cannot access this test centre if you use a wheelchair.
Myth 1: Driving examiners have pass quotas
Some people think that driving examiners are only allowed to pass so many people each day or week. And if they’ve used up all their passes, you’ll fail the test.
It’s not true.
Your driving examiner will assess how well you drive during your test. If you drive to the standard required, you’ll pass your driving test – it’s as simple as that.
Myth 2: You automatically fail if you stall
There’s a myth that you’ll automatically fail if you stall the car. It’s not necessarily true. It all depends on the situation and how often you stall.
You’ll fail your driving test if you stall and roll back a considerable distance. You’ll also fail if you repeatedly stall.
But, if you stall just once, and you keep control of the vehicle, you will not automatically fail.
Myth 3: It’s easier to pass your driving test at certain times of day
There’s a common misconception that says it’s better to take your driving test at certain times of the day, as you’re more likely to pass.
The truth is that you’re more likely to pass your driving test if you’ve got plenty of driving experience, you’ve done lots of practice, and you’ve practised ways of managing your nerves.
If you’re properly prepared, it does not matter what time of day you take the test.
Myth 4: You automatically fail if you cross your hands turning the steering wheel
A lot of people believe that you’ll automatically fail the driving test if you cross your hands when turning the steering wheel.
It’s not true.
The driving examiner will assess your ability to control the vehicle, and whether your steering is smooth, safe and under control. They will not mark a fault just because you crossed your hands when turning the steering wheel.
Myth 5: You need to exaggerate moving your head when you check your mirrors
Some people think that you have to exaggerate moving your head to show the examiner that you’re checking your mirrors.
Again, it’s not true.
Driving examiners are trained to make sure you’re making the proper observations. If you’re focusing on exaggerating moving your head, you might forget to pay attention to something more important.
Myths and Reality
There are 3 categories of faults you can make in your driving test.
Dangerous faults
A dangerous fault involves actual danger to you, the examiner, the public or property.
You will fail your test if you make any dangerous faults.
Serious faults
A serious fault is something that has the potential to be dangerous.
You will fail your test if you make any serious faults.
Driving faults
A driving fault is not potentially dangerous, but if you keep making the same fault, it could become a serious fault.
Pass mark
To pass your test, you must have:
no serious or dangerous faults (sometimes called ‘majors’)
15 or fewer driving faults (sometimes called ‘minors’)
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