The Theory Test is in two parts.
The first part being the multiple choice test as described below and the second part the Hazard Perception Test.
The multiple choice test for car drivers and motorcycle riders consists of 50 questions. Associated with each question is a list of potential answers. You need to select the correct answer, or indeed answers, by either touching the appropriate area of the computer screen or using the mouse pointer and button. You will be given 57 minutes to complete the first part of the theory test. To pass you need to correctly answer 43 out of the 50 questions (i.e. 86%).
Before you start the actual theory test a short video tutorial will explain how the test should be undertaken. You will also be given the opportunity to complete some practice questions to make sure you are familiar with the computer screens. As you can see from the layout of the theory test computer screens below, you move from one question to the next by touching or clicking on the arrowed buttons at the bottom.
Start studying now by looking at the FREE
NEW Case-study change for driving theory test
A new element is being introduced to the driving theory exam to test learners on their understanding of driving, rather than just their knowledge of the facts.
From 28 September, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is introducing a single case study which is a scenario or set of circumstances that you may encounter in a real-life situation. You will be asked a number of questions relating to the scenario, which will require you to consider how you would react/ behave in each case. For the test, the scene is set out in text on the left of the page and alongside it is a multiple choice question. You have to decide which option(s) are correct to answer the question.
CASE STUDY 1
You decide to visit your friend who lives about 20 miles away.
The journey will take you on various roads including country lanes and A-roads.
You’ve been before so think you know the way. You also have a mobile phone with you, so will be able
to ring for directions if you get lost.
During the journey you go the wrong way and need to turn round you decide to ring your friend to
make sure you are still travelling in the right direction.
1, To turn round after going the wrong way, you decide to make a U-turn in the road. Before doing this, what should you do?
Mark ONE answer
A, Give an arm signal as well as using indicators
B, Signal so that other road users can slow down for you
C, Look over your shoulder for a final check
D, Select a higher gear than normal
2,What should you do as you approach this bridge on your journey?
Mark THREE answers
A, Move into the middle of the road to get a better view
B, Slow down
C, Consider using the horn
D, Find another route
E, Beware of pedestrians
3, During your journey, you ring your friend. What is the safest way for you to use your mobile phone?
Mark ONE answer
A, Use hands-free equipment
B, Find a suitable place to stop
C, Travel slowly on a quiet road
D, Direct your call through the operator
4, You are travelling along a country road. A horse and rider are approaching. What should you do?
Mark TWO answers
A, Increase your speed
B, Sound your horn
C, Flash your headlights
D, Go slowly past
E, Give plenty of room
F, Rev your engine
5, Near the end of your journey, you come to a pedestrian crossing, with pedestrians who are hesitating to cross. Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
Mark ONE answer
A, There may be another vehicle coming
B, They may not be looking
C, It is safer for you to carry on
D, They may not be ready to cross