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HGV training centres in the UK

156 HGV training centresDVSA list of 27 March 2026Updated October 2026

156 centres in the UK are approved by DVSA to run the Driver CPC part 3a off-road test, according to the list behind the gov.uk "find a part 3a test provider" service. Part 3a is taken after the theory test and before the on-road test. An approved provider can charge up to £40 for the test, not counting training or vehicle hire. If the organisation that trains you is also your test provider, your assessor must not have been involved in your training.

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Centres approved by DVSA to run the Driver CPC part 3a off-road exercises test (the S-shaped reverse and, for trailer tests, uncoupling and recoupling). The list records approval to run the test; ask each centre about training courses and vehicle hire.

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Questions

Is a part 3a test provider the same as an HGV training school?
Not necessarily. The list records approval to run the off-road test; many providers also train, so ask each centre about courses and prices.
How much does the part 3a test cost?
Up to £40 with an approved test provider, the same as DVSA’s fee. Training and vehicle hire are extra.
How many HGV training centres are there in the UK?
156 are on the list used here. South East has the most (26).