Theory test 2023

UK learner drivers have to pass the theory test before they are allowed to take practical driving test.

DVSA theory test consists of 2 parts:

• Multiple choice test
  • Contains 50 multiple-choice questions 
  • Time allowed for completion is 57 minutes 
• Hazard perception test 
  • 14 clips in the hazard perception test for car and motorcycle
  • The pass mark is 44/75

Motorcycle theory test differs a bit from the car theory test. Motorcycle test has different topics but the pass mark, amount of questions and hazard perception part is similar to the car theory test. Read more about Motorcycle theory test

Bus theory test contains more multiple-choice questions and has higher pass mark. Bus theory test (PCV license) has 100 multiple-choice questions and 14 hazard perception clips. Read more about Bus theory test

Book your DVSA driving theory test when you feel you are ready. Theory test booking is made easy using the official gov.uk website. Do not use any other booking services, they may charge you more. Theory test booking

Change your driving test appointment

Do you want to change your driving test appointment after you already booked it? Or maybe you want to change the location of the driving test? 
If you want to change or cancel your driving test appointment, you can do it online. Use the official gov.uk website to find earlier driving test appoimtment time, move your driving test to another date or change a test center. 

The best way to prepare for your theory test is

• Read the Highway Code
• Complete online practice tests offered on this website.

You can take this free mock theory test to check how well-prepared you are for the real DVSA theory test. Or take right away the DVSA revision theory test

Practise hazard perception clips as many times as necessary to get a perfect understanding of how hazard perception test works and how to get full points in each clip.

Theory test Pass Mark

Car theory test pass mark.