UK Theory Test Practice 2026: free mock theory test
Free UK theory test practice: a free mock theory test for your driving theory test practice, with official facts from DVSA and questions written from The Highway Code (plus 'Know your traffic signs' and 'Driving - the essential skills').
- 50 questions
- 86% pass mark, 43 of 50
- £23 fee, whole test
- 17 minimum age
- Facts checked 13 October 2026
- Tests 1–2 free, no sign-up
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Practice tests 3–10
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Official facts from DVSA
| Official exam name | Car theory test |
|---|---|
| Run by | Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) official page |
| Number of questions | 50 |
| Pass mark | 43 of 50 (86%) |
| Hazard perception | 14 clips, 15 developing hazards; 44 of 75 to pass |
| Time limit | 57 minutes |
| Fee | £23 for the whole test (multiple-choice and hazard perception, booked together)One car theory test (multiple-choice + hazard perception, booked together). |
| Minimum age | 17 |
| Where to book | book your theory test on GOV.UK (official site) |
The car theory test for Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) has 50 multiple-choice questions; you need 43 of 50 (86%) to pass, in 57 minutes, per DVSA; the hazard perception part needs 44 of 75; questions come from The Highway Code (plus 'Know your traffic signs' and 'Driving - the essential skills') (updated 22 October 2025).
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) official pages, checked 13 October 2026.
ID, retakes and booking
| ID and documents | Provisional driving licence needed to book. At the test: UK photocard driving licence (Northern Ireland: photocard + paper counterpart; paper licence: also a valid passport). |
|---|---|
| Retake | At least 3 working days; the whole test must be rebooked even if one part was passed. |
| Attempts | No attempt cap stated. Pass certificate number lasts 2 years. |
| Languages | Test can only be taken in English, Welsh or British Sign Language (BSL video on screen); voiceover in English or Welsh through headphones; BSL interpreter or lip speaker allowed; extra time can be requested for the multiple-choice part. |
| Road signs | GB traffic signs as published in the official 'Know your traffic signs' book (one of the 3 books the multiple-choice questions are based on). |
| Handbook | The Highway Code (plus 'Know your traffic signs' and 'Driving - the essential skills') — The Highway Code on GOV.UK, updated 22 October 2025 read the handbook |
| Facts last checked | 13 October 2026 |
UK road signs test
GB traffic signs as published in the official 'Know your traffic signs' book (one of the 3 books the multiple-choice questions are based on). Practise them in the free UK road signs test or browse the United Kingdom sign library.
UK (Great Britain) car theory test: common questions
How many questions are on the theory test?
The UK (Great Britain) car theory test has 50 multiple-choice questions, per DVSA. It also has a hazard perception part with 14 video clips.
What is the pass mark for the theory test?
You need 43 of 50 (86%) on the multiple-choice part and 44 of 75 on hazard perception, per DVSA.
Is the theory test hard?
You need 43 of 50 (86%) to pass, so in the official 50-question format you can get at most 7 wrong. The best preparation is to study The Highway Code (plus 'Know your traffic signs' and 'Driving - the essential skills') (updated 22 October 2025) and take practice tests until you pass them comfortably.
How much does the theory test cost?
£23 for the whole test (multiple-choice and hazard perception, booked together), per DVSA.
Is there a free mock theory test for 2026?
Yes. This site has 2 free UK (Great Britain) car theory test practice tests for 2026, each with 50 questions and the official pass mark of 43 of 50 (86%), plus a free road-sign quiz.
More UK (Great Britain) car theory test questions: time limit, retakes, age and ID
Hazard perception: how the United Kingdom hazard perception test works.
Official handbook
Car theory test questions come from The Highway Code (plus 'Know your traffic signs' and 'Driving - the essential skills'). Read the The Highway Code (plus 'Know your traffic signs' and 'Driving - the essential skills') on the official site.
Last updated 13 October 2026. Facts checked against Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) official pages. This site is independent and is not run by DVSA.