Here you can find most popular questions about the UK driving theory test.
How to pass the theory test?
Practise, practise, practise! Almost 50% will fail their first attempt, so it is not easy to pass. Practically it means that every second person fails theory test and has to retake it. If you want to pass you theory test from 1st attempt you should learn the Highway code and
road signs and test your knowledge with
free theory tests available on this website. Our mission it to help you get ready for the official driving theory test! Our tests are prepared based on the official Highway code and the questions are very similar and may even be identical to the actual test. Our tests are categorised based on different topics from the Highway code. Make sure you test your knowledge in every category. Consistent practice will help you get ready for the actual theory test.
How much theory test costs?
Theory test costs £23 for the car and motorcycle. Theory test for lorry and bus licences is a little bit more expensive and the costs are split so that hazard perception test costs £11 and theory test costs £26. Check the latest prices from the official gov.uk site. If you don't pass your test from the first attempt you have to pay the full amount again if you want to take another one.
How to book theory test?
To book your theory test you need your provisional driving licence. The best and the cheapest way to book your theory test is to use the official online DVSA theory test booking service, which can be found
here
How many questions in multiple choice test?
Multiple choice test consists of 50 questions and the pass mark is 43, which is 86%.
What is a hazard perception test?
Hazard perception is the second part of the official theory test. Hazard perception test includes video clips where you need to identify possible hazards by clicking the mouse or tapping the screen when they appear.
Is it possible to get automatic driving licence in the UK?
If you have difficulties with manual gears, you can pass the driving test with a car with automatic gears. This test is much easier than the manual one. However, in this case you will only be entitled to drive vehicles with automatic gear and this may prevent you from renting cars with manual transmission.
Is it possible to exchange automatic licence to manual?
In the UK it is possible to pass the driving test in either an automatic or manual car. The type of the car you choose will affect the type of licence that you will obtain after successful completion of the test. If you have an automatic licence and want to change it to a manual one, you will need to re-take the driving test in a car with manual transmission. This will allow you to get a full UK driving licence. This type of licence entitles you to drive both automatic and manual transmission cars.
If I want to change my automatic licence to full licence, do I need to re-take theory test?
No, in this case you do not need to re-take the theory test, only the driving test.
What happens if I fail the manual driving test?
If you wanted to exchange your automatic licence to a full one, but failed the manual driving test, you do not lose your right to drive automatic transmission cars.