Driving Theory Test Practice: Free Questions and a Full Mock Test
Practise UK car theory test questions on all fourteen DVSA topics, read the explanation for every answer, then take a full 50-question mock theory test under the 57-minute clock, marked against the real 43/50 pass mark. Every drill has a free try.
50 questions in 57 minutes in the real format, marked against the 43/50 pass mark, with a score for every topic and an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free drill- 655 original questions with an explanation and the Highway Code rule behind it
- 50 questions in the mock, including a three-question case study
- 15 free drills: one per DVSA topic plus a mixed drill
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The car theory test at a glance
You must pass the theory test before you can book the practical driving test. It has two parts on the same visit: 50 multiple-choice questions, then the hazard perception test. Here is what DVSA publishes about the car test.
- Run by
- The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), at theory test centres across Great Britain. You need a provisional driving licence to book
- Two parts
- Multiple-choice questions, then the hazard perception test, on the same visit. You can take a break of up to 3 minutes between them
- Multiple choice
- 50 questions in 57 minutes; you select the right answer to each. Three of the questions are about a short, silent video of an ordinary driving situation, which you can watch as many times as you like
- Pass mark
- 43 out of 50 for the multiple-choice part and 44 out of 75 for hazard perception. You must pass both parts to pass the test
- Hazard perception
- 14 video clips of everyday road scenes. Each has at least one developing hazard and one has two; each developing hazard scores up to 5 points, and clicking continuously or in a pattern scores nothing on that clip
- On screen
- You can flag questions to come back to, review any question and change your answer until the time is up
- Fee
- £23 for the car theory test
- Result
- Given at the test centre on the day. A pass certificate number lasts 2 years: pass the practical driving test in that time or take the theory test again. After a fail you wait at least 3 working days to retake both parts
- Content
- Based on three DVSA books: The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs, and Driving – the essential skills
- Support
- You can ask for extra time on the multiple-choice part with evidence of a reading difficulty, hear the test in English or Welsh through headphones, or take it in British Sign Language
Mock theory test: 50 questions in 57 minutes
The mock is the multiple-choice part in the real format: 50 questions from all fourteen topics in 57 minutes, with four options each. Questions 48 to 50 are a case study about one driving scene, which stands in for the real test’s short video clip. Flag questions, go back and change answers as you can on the day. Your result shows your score against the 43/50 pass mark, your score in every topic, and the answer and explanation for every question. Each sitting draws a fresh paper.
The fourteen theory test topics, and a free drill for each
DVSA groups car theory test questions into fourteen topics. Each drill is ten questions from one topic with an explanation after every answer, and each topic has its own guide page. DVSA does not publish how many questions come from each topic; the mock column shows how many each topic has on our mock.
| Topic | On our mock | In the bank | What it tests | Drill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alertness | 3 | 35 | Observation, blind spots, mirrors and signals, distractions such as phones and passengers, tiredness, and anticipating what other road users will do. | 10-question drill |
| Attitude | 3 | 35 | Consideration for other road users, following distances, giving way and showing patience, the right use of the horn and headlight flashes, and staying calm when others make mistakes. | 10-question drill |
| Safety and Your Vehicle | 3 | 45 | Vehicle checks and faults, tyres, brakes, steering and lights, warning lights, seat belts and head restraints, fuel economy, emissions and vehicle security. | 10-question drill |
| Safety Margins | 3 | 40 | Stopping distances, the two-second rule, driving in rain, fog, ice, snow and wind, skids, aquaplaning, and the margins you leave on bends and in tunnels. | 10-question drill |
| Hazard Awareness | 4 | 45 | Spotting and reacting to developing hazards, reading the road ahead, the effects of alcohol, drugs, medicines and tiredness, and fitness to drive. | 10-question drill |
| Vulnerable Road Users | 4 | 45 | Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders, children, older and disabled people, the hierarchy of road users, and giving them time and room. | 10-question drill |
| Other Types of Vehicle | 3 | 30 | Large goods vehicles and buses, their blind spots and turning space, trams, motorcycles, slow-moving and agricultural vehicles, and vehicles with flashing lights. | 10-question drill |
| Vehicle Handling | 3 | 40 | Braking, gears and engine braking, cornering, traction, coasting, driving on hills and in poor visibility, traffic calming and road surfaces. | 10-question drill |
| Motorway Rules | 4 | 45 | Joining and leaving, lane discipline and overtaking, speed limits, signals and red X lanes, the hard shoulder and smart motorways, breakdowns and who may use a motorway. | 10-question drill |
| Rules of the Road | 5 | 50 | Speed limits, junctions and roundabouts, lane use, overtaking, crossings, parking and waiting, lighting, towing limits and what learners may and may not do. | 10-question drill |
| Road and Traffic Signs | 6 | 60 | Sign shapes and colours, orders, warnings and information, road markings, traffic lights, signals by police and other authorised people, and level crossings. | 10-question drill |
| Essential Documents | 2 | 30 | Driving licences, the rules for learners and new drivers, insurance, vehicle tax, SORN, the MOT and the V5C registration certificate. | 10-question drill |
| Incidents, Accidents and Emergencies | 3 | 40 | Breakdowns, warning triangles and hazard lights, what to do at a collision, first aid at the roadside, tunnels, fire and reporting to the police. | 10-question drill |
| Vehicle Loading | 1 | 25 | Loads and roof racks, tyre pressures and handling, child restraints and passengers, towing a trailer or caravan, and stability. | 10-question drill |
Plus 30 case studies of three questions each, one on every mock.
Ready for the full test?
50 questions in 57 minutes in the real format, marked against the 43/50 pass mark, with a score for every topic and an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free drillTheory test pass rates
Fewer than half of car theory tests in Great Britain are passes. DVSA’s figures by financial year (April to March):
| Year | Tests taken | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 to 2022 | 2,463,621 | 1,234,013 | 50.1% |
| 2022 to 2023 | 2,432,302 | 1,075,508 | 44.2% |
| 2023 to 2024 | 2,594,741 | 1,173,545 | 45.2% |
| 2024 to 2025 | 2,792,839 | 1,253,269 | 44.9% |
| 2025 to 2026 | 2,924,430 | 1,311,480 | 44.8% |
Source: DVSA data set DRT111A, updated 3 September 2026. Figures from April 2025 are provisional.
How to use this theory test practice
- Take the free mixed drill to see where you stand across the topics.
- Drill the topics with the most rules to learn first: road and traffic signs, rules of the road, motorway rules and vulnerable road users.
- Read every explanation, including on questions you got right. Each names the Highway Code rule behind the answer, so you learn the rule and not just the answer.
- Take the 50-question mock under the 57-minute clock, then drill the two topics with your lowest scores.
- Book your test when you score 43 or more on the mock again and again, and practise hazard perception clips as well.
Common questions
How many questions are on the driving theory test?
The multiple-choice part has 50 questions in 57 minutes, and you need 43 right to pass. Three of the 50 are about a short, silent video of a normal driving situation. The second part is the hazard perception test: 14 video clips scored out of 75, with a pass mark of 44. You must pass both parts on the same visit.
Can I practice the theory test for free?
Yes. Every one of the fifteen ten-question drills (one per DVSA topic plus a mixed drill) has a free try with a free account, and the hub and every topic page have free sample questions with answers and explanations. The full 50-question mock theory test under the 57-minute clock comes with a practice pass, with your score against the 43 pass mark, a score for every topic and an explanation for every question.
What is the pass mark for the theory test?
43 out of 50 on the multiple-choice questions and 44 out of 75 on hazard perception. If you fail either part you fail the test, and you retake both parts.
Are these the real DVSA theory test questions?
No. These are original practice questions written to the same topics and rules: The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs and Driving – the essential skills. DVSA does not publish the questions used in the real test, and its licensed revision question bank is not used here. Every explanation names the Highway Code rule or official guidance behind the answer.
Does the mock include hazard perception?
No. The mock covers the multiple-choice part in the real format, including a three-question case study scene that stands in for the video clip. Hazard perception uses filmed clips, which we do not reproduce; our hazard perception guide explains exactly how the clips are scored, and DVSA offers three free practice clips on GOV.UK.
How much does the theory test cost and how long is the pass valid?
The car theory test costs £23. Your pass certificate number lasts 2 years, so you must pass the practical driving test within that time or take the theory test again.
What is the theory test pass rate?
44.8% of the 2,924,430 car theory tests taken in Great Britain from April 2025 to March 2026 were passes (DVSA, provisional figures). In 2024 to 2025 the pass rate was 44.9%.
How soon can I retake the theory test if I fail?
You have to wait at least 3 working days, and you take both parts again even if you passed one of them.
Ready for test day?
50 questions in 57 minutes in the real format, marked against the 43/50 pass mark, with a score for every topic and an explanation for every answer.
Or start with a free drillSources
- GOV.UK: Theory test: cars (multiple-choice questions, 50 in 57 minutes, video questions)
- GOV.UK: Theory test: hazard perception test (14 clips, up to 5 points per hazard)
- GOV.UK: Theory test pass mark and result (43/50, 44/75, certificate valid 2 years)
- GOV.UK: Theory test revision and practice (the three DVSA books)
- GOV.UK: Book your theory test (£23)
- GOV.UK: Support for a reading difficulty, disability or health condition
- GOV.UK: The Highway Code
- GOV.UK: Driving test and theory test data: cars (DRT111A pass rates)
Original practice questions written to The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs and DVSA’s published theory test topics. They are not the official DVSA revision questions and not questions from the real test. Independent practice, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). DVSA’s own free practice test and three practice hazard perception clips are on GOV.UK.