You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions.
Before the test starts you’ll get:
- instructions on how the test works
- to do a practice question to get used to the screens
The test is based on 3 books:
- The Highway Code
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- Know your Signs
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- Essential Driving Skills
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The Theory Test pass mark is 86%, so you'll need to answer 43 out of 50 multiple choice questions correctly to pass.
The Theory Test costs £23 - August 2024
Click here to go to Gov.uk Theory Test Booking Page
You will watch 14 video clips.
Before the test starts you’ll get:
- to watch a video on how the test works.
The Clips:
- feature everyday road scenes
- contain at least one "developing hazard" but one of the clips features 2 developing hazard
You will get points for spotting the developing hazards as soon as they start to happen.
A developing hazard is something that would cause you to take action, like changing speed or direction.
Example
A car is parked at the side of the road and is not doing anything. It would not cause you to take action, so it’s not a developing hazard.
When you get closer, the car’s right-hand indicator starts to flash and it starts to move away. You’d need to slow down, so it’s now a developing hazard.
You can score a maximum of 5 points for each clip. The sooner you react to a developing hazard, the higher the score.
Good practise is key here, train yourself to spot a potential hazard and then you are ready to click in good time on a developing hazard.
You need to score 44 out of a possible 75 marks to pass the test.
You will not lose points if you click and get it wrong but you will score 0 if you continuously click or in a pattern.
You only get one attempt at each clip and can not go back.
Good Job!
You will receive a letter with a certificate number at the test centre and you will need this when booking your Driving Test.
Your certificate number will be valid for 2 years. You must have passed your driving test within this time or you will have to pass another Theory Test.
Don’t Worry!
You will receive a letter at the test centre and it will explain what parts where you did not score enough points so you will know what to practise.
If you are struggling remember, your driving instructor can help you with all the areas of the test.
You must wait 3 working days before you can book again.
You must take and pass BOTH parts again.
