Practice UK Driving Theory Test with 2025 DVSA Questions

As soon as you are 17 years of age, you are eligible to take your first driving theory test, after which the practice exam takes place.

It is very much possible that the theory test can be taken before taking any driving lessons. However, we recommend that you take the driving experience before giving the test.

No. The practical driving test cannot be taken before the driving theory test. The Pass certification of the driving theory test is required for any candidate to opt for the booking of a practical driving test.

To pass the first section of the test, that is multiple-choice questions, the candidate must have at least 43 marks out of a total of 50. However, for the Hazard Perception Test, a minimum of 44 marks is necessary out of a total of 75. The same criteria can be applied to motorcycle theory test candidates as well.

For those individuals who are looking forward to qualifying for a lorry or bus driver, the driver theory consists of 100 multiple-choice questions with a minimum passing mark of 85. However, the Hazard Perception Test has 19 videos requiring a minimum score of almost 67 from a total of 100.

A total of almost 2 hours can be expected for the driving theory test to take place. There is an option to take 15 minutes before the session starts so that one could practice and revise, after which the multiple-choice session would last for 57 minutes. After the 1st session is completed, there will be a 3-minute break before the Hazard Perception test session starts. This session usually lasts for about 20 minutes in total, including the introduction video. The same is the case with those applying for a motorcycle driving theory test.

For the candidates applying for the lorry or bus driving test, they are allocated 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete the 1st session, i.e., multiple-choice questions. The 2nd session, the Hazard Perception Test, has a total of 19 videos. The length of each video is 60 seconds making 19 minutes for this session to complete.

The fee for every vehicle you are trying to apply for is different. The rates are as follows:

• Car: ?23
• Motorcycle: ?23
• (LGV) Long Goods Vehicle: ?26 (Multiple choice Test) + ?11 (Hazard Perception Test)+ ?23 (Case Studies)
• ADI Part 1: ?81

There are over 150 theory test centers throughout England, Scotland and Wales, and six in Northern Ireland, and there should be one within 20 miles of your home.

All of the theory tests conducted are held at the official designated Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency test centers located in many parts of the United Kingdom.

The timings for the test centers may vary. Usually, the test centers are open on the weekends. Some may be operating in the evenings, and some on Saturdays.

You are required to bring your photocard driving license to the test center. In case the candidate has an old-style paper driving license, they are, in that situation, required to bring their valid passport with them.

For the multiple-choice section of the Driving Test theory, the candidate should, at a minimum, achieve a score of 85 out of 100, which is a score of 85% overall. It means that it is necessary for all those applying for the test to sit back and thoroughly practice, and make revisions before sitting for the test.

A minimum of 3 working days is required before you can sit in the test center again for the examination. It is advised that you don't retake the test unless you have revised and practiced well.