BOOK YOUR THEORY TEST

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.  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 car and motorcycle multiple-choice part lasts for 57 minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.  

After the multiple-choice part you can choose to have a break of up to 3 minutes before the hazard perception part starts.  Before you start the hazard perception part, you’ll be shown a short video clip about how it works.  

You’ll then be shown a series of 14 video clips on a computer screen. The clips feature everyday road scenes, contain at least one ‘developing hazard’ - but one of the clips will feature 2 ‘developing hazards’.

A developing hazard is something that may result in you having to take some action, such as changing speed or direction.  The earlier you notice a developing hazard and make a response, the higher you will score.  The most you can score for each developing hazard is 5 points.  

To get a high score you need to respond to the developing hazard as soon as you see it starting.  If you click continuously or in a pattern during a clip a message will appear at the end. It will tell you that you have scored zero for that particular clip.  You won’t be able to review your answers.  

The pass mark for cars and motorcycles is 44 out of 75.  You’ll be given the results of your theory tests at the test centre after taking it.  You get a pass certificate if you pass your theory test. You’ll need this when you book and take your practical test.  

Your theory test pass certificate lasts for 2 years after taking your test. You’ll need to take and pass the theory test again if you haven’t passed your practical test by then.   

The current price for a theory test is £23.   To book a theory test please click on this link:  https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test