The UK car theory test has two parts, taken back to back on a computer in a single sitting. You must pass both to pass overall.
Once your theory's passed, Intensive Driving Courses Wales run 1-to-1 crash courses across South & West Wales, manual or automatic.
See intensive courses →| Cost | £23 per attempt |
| Multiple-choice questions | 50 questions in 57 minutes |
| Multiple-choice pass mark | 43 out of 50 |
| Hazard perception | 14 clips, 15 scoring hazards |
| Hazard perception pass mark | 44 out of 75 |
| Overall pass mark | 86%, and you must pass both parts |
| Pass certificate valid for | 2 years |
| Where to book | gov.uk/book-theory-test |
You answer 50 questions in 57 minutes, drawn from the official DVSA bank covering the Highway Code, road signs, vehicle safety and driving theory. You can flag tricky questions and review your answers before finishing. You need 43 correct to pass this section.
You watch 14 short video clips of everyday driving and click when you spot a developing hazard. Earlier (genuine) clicks score more, up to 5 points per hazard. The pass mark is 44 out of 75. Don't click in a steady rhythm — the system scores that clip zero. See our full hazard perception test guide for the scoring window and technique.
You must pass both parts in the same sitting; pass one and fail the other and you retake the whole test. A pass is valid for two years, within which you must pass your practical test or sit the theory again. Your result is printed before you leave.
Riding a motorcycle or driving a lorry or bus? The theory test works differently for those — see our motorcycle theory test and lorry & bus theory test guides.
Practise free with full mock tests and revise every topic. Aim for 45+ on mocks before you book.
