THEORY TEST INFORMATION

The Theory Test is made up of a multiple-choice part and a hazard perception part. You need to pass both parts to pass the Theory Test.

Click here to watch a DSA video about the Theory Test

Taking the Theory Test:

If you pass one part and fail the other you'll fail the whole test, and you'll need to take both parts again. 

The questions in the multiple choice test will depend on the category of vehicle you are hoping to get a licence for. For example, a motorcycle theory test will contain questions that don't appear in any other test. 

For the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles, but the pass mark is different for them. 

Multiple Choice Section:

Before the test starts you'll be given instructions on how it works. 

You can choose to do a practice session of multiple-choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin. 

How the Multiple-Choice Section works

A question and several possible answers will appear on a computer screen - you have to select the correct answer. Some questions may need more than one answer. 

You can move between questions and 'flag' questions that you want to come back to later in the test. 

Some car questions will be given as a case study. The case study will: 

·          show a short story that five questions will be based on 

·          focus on real life examples and experiences that you could come across when driving 

Multiple Choice Test

After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts.