The Theory Test
To gain a Full UK Driving License you will need to pass two tests. The Theory Test, including Hazard Perception, and The Practical Test.
Theory test revision and practice
You can use books and software to revise for the theory test and take practice tests. If you are a customer of our school, you will be provided with an app free of charge for as long as you need it to study for your Theory Test.
Multiple-choice questions
The multiple-choice questions in the theory test are based on 3 books:
Study these to learn the rules and skills you’ll be tested on. You can buy them from most high street and online book shops.
Three of the questions are about a short video. It will show a normal driving situation, such as:
- driving through a town centre
- driving on a country road
The video is silent. You can watch it as many times as you like during the test.
Take a practice test
Take a practice theory test to check how much you’ve learnt. The questions aren’t used in the real test, but they are based on the same topics as the test.
Hazard perception test
To prepare for this test you can use the official guide to hazard perception.
You can buy the guide in these formats:
You can also buy it as an interactive DVD from most high street and online book shops.
The Theory Test consists of two parts, but if you fail one part you will have to take both parts again.
The multiple-choice part consists of 50 questions and as most people are aware a question will give you several possible answers and some question may require more than one answer.
Should you have difficulty answering a question you have an option to “flag” the question, which means you can move on and come back to it later. The pass mark for this part of your test is 43 out of 50.
When you have finished the multiple-choice part you can have a break of up to three minutes before you start the hazard perception part.
The hazard perception part will give you 14 video clips showing everyday road scenes which will contain one developing hazard however be aware one of the clips will contain two hazards so watch out for it.
A developing hazard is something that may result in you having to take some action, such as changing direction or speed.
The scoring works on a decreasing scale starting at five working down to zero. The sooner you spot the potential developing hazard you should click your mouse button to gain as high a mark as possible.
Do not worry if you click the mouse button and the hazard you saw does not develop any further, just wait for the next hazard to appear. If however the hazard you saw does begin to develop click the button again and when you finally see the hazard has caused your car to change speed or direction click the mouse button again as this will maximize your chances of scoring more points.
Be aware though if you click continuously or in a pattern during any of your clips you will be told at the end of the clip that you have scored zero!
The pass mark for the hazard perception part is 44 out of 75.
If you have a reading difficulty, disability or health condition
When you book your theory test you should say if you have a:
- reading difficulty
- disability
- health condition
Full details of available help can be seen HERE
If you pass …
Congratulations! You’ll get a letter with a pass certificate number at the test centre. You need this when you book and take your driving test.
Your pass certificate number lasts for 2 years. You must pass your driving test in that time, otherwise you’ll have to pass the theory test again.