The UK Car theory test at a glance
- Multiple choice
- 50 questions in 57 minutes
- Pass mark
- 43 out of 50
- Hazard perception
- 14 video clips, pass mark 44 out of 75
- Certificate
- Valid for 2 years
- You need
- A provisional driving licence
Rules and fees can change. Always check GOV.UK: Book your theory test before you book.
Who needs to take it?
Anyone learning to drive a car in Great Britain who needs a theory pass before the practical test.
How it works, step by step
- 1
Get your provisional licence
You need a provisional licence number to book.
- 2
Book online with DVSA
Choose a test centre and date on GOV.UK. Only use the official site to avoid extra fees.
- 3
Study and take mock tests
Work through every topic, then practise timed mocks and hazard perception clips.
- 4
Sit the test
You get your result at the centre. Your pass certificate lasts 2 years.
🎒 On the day
- ✓Bring your photocard provisional licence
- ✓Arrive in good time
- ✓You can do a short practice session before each part
💡 Tips to pass
- ✓Learn stopping distances and road signs: they come up often
- ✓In hazard perception, click when a hazard starts to develop, not before
- ✓Score 47+ in mocks before you book
Your 14-day study plan
A simple plan for the UK Car theory test. Print it and tick off each day.
- 1Alertness
- Study Alertness
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 2Alertness
- Study Alertness
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 3Attitude
- Study Attitude
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 4Safety-First
- Study Safety-First
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 5Safety-First
- Study Safety-First
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 6Safety-Margins
- Study Safety-Margins
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 7Hazard-Awareness
- Study Hazard-Awareness
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 8Hazard-Awareness
- Study Hazard-Awareness
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 9Vulnerable-Road-Users
- Study Vulnerable-Road-Users
- Answer the topic practice questions
- Write down anything you get wrong
- 10Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 11Review
- Take the readiness check
- Re-study your two weakest topics
- Redo the questions you got wrong
- 12Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 13Mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Study the topics you missed
- 14Final mock test
- Take a full timed mock test
- Review every wrong answer
- Pass with room to spare? You're ready to book
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Frequently asked questions
You have to take both parts again. You can rebook after 3 working days.
