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HGV training centres in the South East

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

26 centres in the South East 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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26 HGV training centres

Most listed: Buckinghamshire (5), Portsmouth (2), Swale (2), West Berkshire (2), Arun (1).

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Questions

How many HGV training centres are there in the South East?
26 are on the list used here, most of them in Buckinghamshire (5).
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.

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26 HGV training centres listed for the South East, from the list dated 27 March 2026. All of them publish a phone number. 17 of 26 have a Google rating, and the best-reviewed come first.

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