Driving Theory Test – Key Points
Free practice for all aspects of driving theory. Practice for your learner driver theory or for your driving instructor theory test
All the key points you need to know about the driving theory test
You can begin your driving lessons before passing the theory
Must Pass Before Practical Test
You must pass the theory test before you can book your practical driving test.
Multiple Choice Questions
- 50 questions in total.
- Pass mark: 43 correct answers.
Break Option
After the questions, you can take a short break before the Hazard Perception Test.
Hazard Perception Test – Key Facts
Video Clips
- 14 CGI video clips.
- 13 clips: one scoring hazard each.
- 1 clip: two scoring hazards.
Identifying Hazards
- Watch carefully.
- Click when hazard develops.
- Points awarded for fast, accurate clicks (up to 5 points per hazard).
- Scoring window is hidden.
Clicking Technique
- Don’t click too early (before scoring window).
- Recommended: Click twice (once when you see hazard, again a second later).
- Avoid excessive clicking – system detects cheating.
After the Test
- Leave cubicle, collect belongings.
- Get your result immediately.
- If you pass: receive pass number to book practical test.
Theory Test Case Study
May include scenario-based questions.
Tests real-world understanding of road safety and rules.
Free Online Theory Practice
Free online practice is available to Andrew’s driving pupils.
- Practice multiple choice and hazard perception tests.
- Accessible on computer, laptop, tablet.
- Free app available for mobile phones.
- Sign up online to get access.
- Gain a better understanding of the hazard perception test, by viewing the scoring window.
Find your local Theory Test Centre
Rhyl Theory Test Centre
3 Bodfor Street Rhyl North Wales LL18 1AS
Bangor Theory Test Centre
311 High Street Bangor North Wales Ll57 1YA
Chester Theory Test Centre
1 Corbridge House, The Square, Seller Street, Chester,
CH1 3AN
Sheffield Theory Test Centre
Seventh Floor, St James House, Vicar Lane,
Sheffield,
S1 2EX
Email for all Theory Test Centres is theorycustomerservices@dvsa.gov.uk
Shrewsbury Theory Test Centre
Suite 2, Ground Floor, Canon Court West, Abbey Lawn, Abbey Foregate,
Shrewsbury,
SY2 5DE
Wolverhampton Theory Test Centre
Second Floor, Derwent House, 42-46 Waterloo Road,
Wolverhamption,
WV1 4XB
Crewe Theory Test Centre
Ground Floor, Unit 8,, Victoria Centre,
Crewe,
CW1 2PU
Sheffield Theory Test Centre
Seventh Floor, St James House, Vicar Lane,
Sheffield,
S1 2EX
You can book a theory test over the phone using the numbers below, between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm from Monday to Friday (except on bank holidays):
theory test booking line – 0300 200 1122
Welsh language booking line – 0300 200 1133
As well as the theory test you will also be asked a couple of questions on the practical test, these questions and answers can be found here questions asked on the driving test.
Free Practice
Practice your theory test online for free use the link below to Theorytest Pro
Book your theory test here
Follow this link to the theory test booking site. The cost of the theory test is £23. Take care when booking it as there are some unscrupulous websites which charge quite a lot more.
Practice theory test free with Theorytest Pro when you learn to drive with Andrew’s
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