UK · DVSA
UK Car Theory Test practice
DVSA theory test for a car driving licence. The UK Car Theory Test is run by the DVSA. It has 50 questions and you need 43 correct (86%) to pass.
- Facts updated
- Official source: gov.uk
- Independent, not affiliated with the DVSA. How we write our questions
Car Theory Test at a glance
- 50
- Questions
- 43
- Correct to pass
- 17
- Minimum age
- 57 min
- Time limit
Good to know
The multiple-choice part has 50 questions in 57 minutes. You must also pass the hazard perception part (44 out of 75) at the same appointment.
Source: gov.uk. Rules change, so check before your test.
What you'll study
The app's roadmap for this test: 97 short lessons and 916 practice questions, in 14 steps.
- 1
Alertness
Free4 lessons- Alertness 1
- Alertness 2
- Alertness 3
- Mixed practice
- 2
Attitude
4 lessons- Attitude 1
- Attitude 2
- Attitude 3
- Mixed practice
- 3
Safety and Your Vehicle
9 lessons- Safety and Your Vehicle 1
- Safety and Your Vehicle 2
- Safety and Your Vehicle 3
- Safety and Your Vehicle 4
- Safety and Your Vehicle 5
- Safety and Your Vehicle 6
- Safety and Your Vehicle 7
- Safety and Your Vehicle 8
- +1 more
- 4
Safety Margins
7 lessons- Safety Margins 1
- Safety Margins 2
- Safety Margins 3
- Safety Margins 4
- Safety Margins 5
- Safety Margins 6
- Mixed practice
- 5
Hazard Awareness
3 lessons- Hazard Awareness 1
- Hazard Awareness 2
- Mixed practice
- 6
Vulnerable Road Users
7 lessons- Vulnerable Road Users 1
- Vulnerable Road Users 2
- Vulnerable Road Users 3
- Vulnerable Road Users 4
- Vulnerable Road Users 5
- Vulnerable Road Users 6
- Mixed practice
- 7
Other Types of Vehicle
4 lessons- Other Types of Vehicle 1
- Other Types of Vehicle 2
- Other Types of Vehicle 3
- Mixed practice
- 8
Vehicle Handling
4 lessons- Vehicle Handling 1
- Vehicle Handling 2
- Vehicle Handling 3
- Mixed practice
- 9
Motorway Rules
8 lessons- Motorway Rules 1
- Motorway Rules 2
- Motorway Rules 3
- Motorway Rules 4
- Motorway Rules 5
- Motorway Rules 6
- Motorway Rules 7
- Mixed practice
- 10
Rules of the Road
17 lessons- Rules of the Road 1
- Rules of the Road 2
- Rules of the Road 3
- Rules of the Road 4
- Rules of the Road 5
- Rules of the Road 6
- Rules of the Road 7
- Rules of the Road 8
- +9 more
- 11
Road and Traffic Signs
13 lessons- Road and Traffic Signs 1
- Road and Traffic Signs 2
- Road and Traffic Signs 3
- Road and Traffic Signs 4
- Road and Traffic Signs 5
- Road and Traffic Signs 6
- Road and Traffic Signs 7
- Road and Traffic Signs 8
- +5 more
- 12
Documents
8 lessons- Documents 1
- Documents 2
- Documents 3
- Documents 4
- Documents 5
- Documents 6
- Documents 7
- Mixed practice
- 13
Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies
6 lessons- Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies 1
- Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies 2
- Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies 3
- Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies 4
- Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies 5
- Mixed practice
- 14
Vehicle Loading
3 lessons- Vehicle Loading 1
- Vehicle Loading 2
- Mixed practice
Free practice tests by topic
- Alertness28 questions in the app · 20 free
- Attitude26 questions in the app · 20 free
- Safety and Your Vehicle74 questions in the app · 20 free
- Safety Margins59 questions in the app · 20 free
- Hazard Awareness20 questions in the app · 20 free
- Vulnerable Road Users54 questions in the app · 20 free
- Other Types of Vehicle29 questions in the app · 20 free
- Vehicle Handling25 questions in the app · 20 free
- Motorway Rules61 questions in the app · 20 free
- Rules of the Road158 questions in the app · 20 free
- Road and Traffic Signs114 questions in the app · 20 free
- Documents66 questions in the app · 20 free
- Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies48 questions in the app · 20 free
- Vehicle Loading14 questions in the app · 20 free
Questions people ask
How many questions are on the UK Car Theory Test?
The Car Theory Test has 50 questions.
What score do you need to pass the UK Car Theory Test?
You need 43 out of 50 correct (86%).
Is there a time limit on the UK Car Theory Test?
Yes, you have 57 minutes.
How old do you have to be to take the UK Car Theory Test?
You can take it from age 17. The multiple-choice part has 50 questions in 57 minutes. You must also pass the hazard perception part (44 out of 75) at the same appointment.
What's the best way to practice for the UK Car Theory Test?
Study the official handbook, then practice with questions written for your test. Driving Exam Prep gives you short lessons, an explanation for every answer, a mistakes review and a readiness score against the real pass mark.
Official sources
Our questions are written from these official sources. Always study your official handbook too: rules change, and our practice questions may differ from your real test.
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