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Barrow car Theory Test Centres

If you are planning to take your car theory test in Barrow, you might want to know more about the test centres and how to prepare for it. In this article, we will provide you with some useful information and tips to help you pass your theory test with confidence.

What are the Barrow car Theory Test Centres?

The Barrow car Theory Test Centres are two of the many test centres across the UK where you can take your theory test for car, motorcycle and HGV/LGV candidates. The theory test is a computer-based test that assesses your knowledge of the Highway Code, road signs, traffic rules, hazards and safe driving practices. You need to pass the theory test before you can book your practical driving test.

The Barrow car Theory Test Centres are located at:

Unit 9 12 Duke Street Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 1LF

and

Pearson Professional Centre 111 Duke Street Barrow-in-Furness Cumbria LA14 1XA

The test centres are within easy walking distance of the bus and train station. The bus and coach station is on Abbey Road, a four-minute walk away from both test centres. The train station is also on Abbey Road, a five-minute walk away from both test centres. If you are travelling by car, there are several parking options nearby. The nearest parking facility for Unit 9 is at the Town Hall where it costs £1.50 for 2 hours. The test centre is 0.2 miles away, approximately four minutes walk1. The nearest parking facility for Pearson Professional Centre is at the Whittaker Street Car Park where it costs £1.60 for 2 hours. The test centre is 0.1 miles away, approximately three minutes walk.

How to get to the Barrow car Theory Test Centres?

To find the car theory test centres in Barrow, you can use your postcode to get a map and directions on the GOV.UK website2. You can also check any special instructions for using the centres on the same website.

Alternatively, you can follow these directions:

For Unit 9: From the bus and coach station, head south on Abbey Road towards Duke Street

Turn left onto Duke Street and continue for 0.2 miles

The test centre will be on your right, next to a Subway restaurant

For Pearson Professional Centre: From the bus and coach station, head south on Abbey Road towards Duke Street

Turn left onto Duke Street and continue for 0.1 miles

The test centre will be on your left, next to a Coral bookmaker

How to book and prepare for the Barrow car Theory Test?


To prepare for your theory test, you should study the official Highway Code, which contains all the rules and regulations that you need to know as a driver. You can also use online resources such as mock tests, practice questions, videos and apps to familiarise yourself with the format and content of the test. You should aim to revise regularly and cover all the topics that will be tested.

What to expect on the day of your Barrow car Theory Test?

On the day of your theory test, you should arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time. You will need to bring your provisional driving licence (photocard or paper counterpart) as proof of identity. If you don’t have it, you won’t be allowed to take the test and you will lose your fee.

You will be given instructions on how to use the computer and headphones before you start the test. The test consists of two parts: multiple-choice questions and hazard perception.

We hope this article has given you some helpful information about the Barrow car Theory Test Centres and how to prepare for it. We wish you good luck with your theory test and hope you enjoy driving safely on the roads. 

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