What happens in the Theory Test?

You’ll take your Driving Theory Test using a computer located at your local Driving Standards Agency Theory Test Centre. You'll need to register at the reception desk and you’ll then be allocated a booth containing a computer loaded with your personal Theory Test.

The test is available in a variety of languages, including English, and there is also an option using British Sign Language for candidates who are deaf. You’ll have 40 minutes to answer 35 questions. By touching the screen, you can choose an answer, or answers, from the selection shown.

All of the questions are multiple-choice and they vary between straight text; text with graphics of road signs; and text with photographs of road and driving scenarios. Most will require you to select one option from a choice of four; however, some will ask for two, three or four correct options to be selected from a range of up to six possibilities.

Help! I don’t know the answer!

If you’re not sure of the answer and decide to have a guess and return to the question later, you can remind yourself by using the 'flag' section. If you fail to answer a question, the computer will register it as incomplete.

Once you have got to the end of the questions you will be given the chance to revisit your flagged and incomplete questions, or to review the entire test if you wish. A clock on the system will advise you of how long you have remaining.

How many do I need to get right?

The pass mark is 30 correct answers from 35 questions.