Theory Test
As a Drive Like A Boss learner, you’ll receive free access to Theory Test Pro, a leading app for theory test preparation.
Pass The Test
Before you can book your practical driving test, you’ll need to pass your DVSA Theory Test.
You don’t need to wait until you’ve passed to start your driving lessons — in fact, we actively encourage you to begin lessons beforehand. Learning the practical skills alongside your theory study helps everything make sense more quickly and gives you a real‑world context for what you’re learning.
If you ever come across something in your theory practice that doesn’t quite click, your instructor is there to explain it and link it to what you’re doing on the road.
What The Theory Test Involves
How the Driving Theory Test Works
Multiple‑Choice Questions – You’ll answer 50 questions covering:
- Road signs and markings
- Safe driving habits
- Vehicle handling
- Motorway rules
- Vulnerable road users
- Everyday driving scenarios
You need 43 out of 50 to pass.
You’ll also complete a short case study based on a real‑life driving situation.
Hazard Perception – You’ll watch 14 video clips filmed from a driver’s perspective.
Each clip contains at least one developing hazard (one clip has two).
You score up to 5 points per hazard, depending on how quickly you react.
You need 44 out of 75 to pass.
When You Can Take the Theory Test
- You can take your theory test from age 17 (or earlier if you receive PIP at the enhanced mobility rate).
- You can start driving lessons before passing your theory test — and it often helps learners progress faster.
How Long Your Theory Pass Lasts
Once you’ve passed your theory test, your certificate is valid for 2 years.
You must pass your practical driving test within that time.
If the 2 years expire, you’ll need to retake — and pass — the theory test again before rebooking your practical.
Free Access to Theory Test Pro
Every learner who hasn’t yet passed their theory test gets free access to Theory Test Pro, our digital learning platform available on both browser and app.
It includes:
- All DVSA‑licensed multiple‑choice questions
- Hazard perception clips
- Mock tests
- Progress tracking
