Theory test, 4 articles
Booking and the day itself
4 guides in the booking and the day itself section of theory test. Pick any to read in full.
- Guide, 6 min readTheory Test Cost and Booking
UK theory test fee is £23 on gov.uk (DVSA, not DVLA). 160 Pearson VUE centres, free to reschedule 3+ days ahead, and what third-party sites charge extra for.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readTheory Test Day
Theory test day walkthrough: 90-minute appointment, 15-minute check-in, 57-minute multi-choice, 3-minute break, 20-minute hazard perception, results at exit.
Read article - Guide, 4 min readTheory Test Fail Reasons
The 7 reasons UK learners fail the theory test in 2026: undercooked revision, weak hazard perception, booking too early, and how to fix each before resit.
Read article - Guide, 4 min readTheory Test Resit Rules
After a theory test fail you must wait 3 working days before rebooking. Cost is £23. Unlimited attempts. Your fail letter shows exactly which topics to fix for the retake.
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