Free UK driving theory test practice
Original questions across all 14 official topics, each with an instant explanation that cites the actual Highway Code rule, plus a full 50-question timed mock scored against the real 43 out of 50 pass mark. No sign-up, no email, and your weak topics are tracked on your own device. Choose where to start below.
What is in the UK theory test
The car theory test has two parts and you must pass both in the same sitting. The first is 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes, with a pass mark of 43 out of 50. The second is the hazard perception test: 14 short video clips containing 15 developing hazards, scored out of 75 with a pass mark of 44. The current test fee is £23.
| Part | Format | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple choice | 50 questions, 57 minutes | 43 / 50 |
| Hazard perception | 14 clips, 15 hazards | 44 / 75 |
Most revision time goes on the multiple-choice half, which this tool covers in full. The hazard perception half is the one people neglect, and it fails candidates who knew every answer, so there is a hazard perception practice tool here too.
How long the theory test takes
The test itself runs about 1 hour 20 minutes, and you should expect to be at the centre for closer to 1 hour 45 minutes once arrival and checks are counted. DVSA asks you to arrive 15 minutes early, and late arrivals normally lose the fee.
| Stage | How long |
|---|---|
| Arrive, ID check, seating | about 15 minutes |
| Optional on-screen practice questions | up to 15 minutes |
| Multiple choice, 50 questions | 57 minutes |
| Break between the two parts | up to 3 minutes |
| Hazard perception, 14 clips | about 20 minutes |
| Result printed | about 10 minutes |
The 57 minutes for the multiple choice is a limit, not a target. It works out at roughly 68 seconds a question, which is far more than most candidates need, and running out of time is rare. The hazard perception part cannot be paused or rewound: the 14 clips play one after another and you score by clicking as each hazard starts to develop.
How many people actually pass
Rather more people fail the theory test than expect to. Across the most recent full year of official DVSA figures the national pass rate sits below half, and it varies by more than fifteen percentage points depending on which centre you look at, though not for the reason most people assume.
See theory test pass rates at every UK test centre, with the spread explained and the sample-size floor stated.
The 14 topics the questions come from
Every official multiple-choice question is drawn from one of these 14 topic bands. Practising across all of them, rather than your favourites, is the quickest route to a confident pass. Tap any topic to drill it on its own.
Practise the topic, not a fixed list of answers
The DVSA stopped publishing its real questions in 2012 specifically to stop people memorising answers, so anyone promising "the real questions" is either wrong or breaking the rules. The questions here are original, written to test the same knowledge from The Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs. Because we cite the exact rule behind every answer, you learn the reasoning that lets you handle any phrasing on the day, which is the whole point of the test.
Planning the practical test too
Passing the theory is step one. When you book the practical, the centre you choose makes a real difference: pass rates vary by more than 30 percentage points between the easiest and hardest UK centres. Once your theory is done, check the easiest centres, the best for first-time passes, and compare local options with the centre finder. Book early: the practical test waiting times run to months in some regions, and your theory pass only lasts two years. The theory to practical timing guide works the dates back for you.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the theory test last?
The multiple-choice part lasts 57 minutes and the hazard perception part takes about 20 minutes, so the test itself runs roughly 1 hour 20 minutes. Allow about 1 hour 45 minutes at the centre once you add the 15 minutes DVSA asks you to arrive early, the optional practice questions, the short break between the two parts and waiting for your result.
How many hazard perception clips are there in the theory test?
There are 14 clips containing 15 developing hazards, because one clip carries two. The part is scored out of 75 and the pass mark is 44. Each hazard scores 5 down to 1 depending on how early you spot it, and clips cannot be paused or replayed.
Who runs the theory test, and is this the official DVSA test?
The theory test is set and run by the DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, and is booked through GOV.UK. This site is independent practice for that test: the questions here are original, written to cover the same 14 official topics and cited to The Highway Code, and they are not the real exam questions.
What is the pass mark for the theory test?
You need 43 out of 50 on the multiple-choice part and 44 out of 75 on the hazard perception part. You must pass both parts in the same sitting to pass the theory test.
How many questions are in the theory test?
The car theory test has 50 multiple-choice questions and you have 57 minutes to answer them. There is then a separate hazard perception test with 14 video clips.
How long is a theory test pass valid for?
Your theory test certificate is valid for two years. You must pass your practical test within that time, or you have to take the theory test again.
How many times can you retake the theory test?
There is no limit on retakes, but you must wait at least three clear working days between attempts and pay the £23 fee again each time.
Is this theory test practice free?
Yes. Every question, the full mock test and the topic breakdowns are free with no sign-up and no email. Your progress is saved on your own device.
Are these the real DVSA theory test questions?
No. These are original practice questions written to cover the same topics as the official test, based on The Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs. The real DVSA questions are not public. Practising the topics and the reasoning is what prepares you, not memorising a fixed list.
Road signs and quick answers
Riding or driving something bigger?
The theory test exists for every licence category, with the same format and different banks. If you are here for two wheels, the motorcycle theory practice hub has rider-specific mocks plus CBT, Mod 1 and Mod 2 explained. For lorries, the HGV and LGV theory hub covers the 100-question paper, drivers' hours, tachographs and full-length timed mocks.
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These are original practice questions written to cover the same topics as the official DVSA theory test. They are not the real exam questions, and this site is not affiliated with or endorsed by the DVSA. Question content is based on The Highway Code and Know Your Traffic Signs, reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always check the current Highway Code on gov.uk.