About the Theory Test

Description

There are two parts to the test:-

1) Multiple choice questions - You need to answer 50 questions in 57 minutes.

2) Hazard Perception - This is a video about spotting hazards on the road.

Both parts of the test are done on a PC.

You must book & take them as a single test. You must pass both parts in order to pass the test.

                                           Pass Mark                                                      Points Available

Multiple choice                          43                                                                       50

Hazard Perception                    44                                                                       75

                                                  87                                                                     125

 Once you have passed your theory test, you must pass your practical test within two years or you must retake your theory test.

Local Venues

1) Orchards Electrical, Westside, Newport Industrial Estate, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8EX.

2) Units 1 & 4, Riverside Court Offices, Castle Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1DR.

Cost - £23.00

To Apply

On-line - https://www.gov.uk/book-theory-test

You will need -

1) A provisional driving licence 

2) A credit or debit card

Useful Literature (Available on-line from TSO bookshop)

The Official DVSA Theory Test for Car Drivers book (£14.99)

The Official DVSA Guide to Driving - The Essential Skills book (£14.99)

The Official DVSA Complete Theory Test Kit (£19.99)

Includes -

Theory Test DVD-ROM

Hazard Perception DVD-ROM

Highway Code book