Driving Theory Test

If you want to drive a car or ride a motorcycle you’ll need to pass the driving theory test before booking either the car practical driving test or the motorcycle practical test. You will need to take a theory test if you want a licence for a new category of vehicle. For example, if you have a car licence and you want a motorcycle licence you will need to take a category specific theory test.

If, however, you want to upgrade within a vehicle category you will not normally need to take a theory test. For example, if you have a full automatic car licence and you want a manual car licence you will not have to take a theory test. It is your responsibility to make sure you have the correct licence for the vehicle you are driving. If you are unsure if you need to take a theory test please contact the Driver & Vehicle Agency (DVA).

The UK theory test is not always as easy as you might think. Even those who consider themselves knowledgeable with the Highway Code may need to brush up on their theory practice questions in preparation for this test. With hazard perception now a key element of the theory tests.

There are 2 parts to the theory test:

The multiple choice part The hazard perception part Both parts of the test are taken on the same day. The questions in the multiple-choice part and format of the hazard perception part depend on what kind of vehicle you want to drive.

We also explain every theory test category in detail - telling you the facts you need to know, giving you the knowledge you need to pass.

Content: 50 multiple-choice questions that are taken from a bank of over 1000 DSA theory test questions, all based on the Highway Code and road safety matters.

The questions will include a case study - a scenario on which five questions will be based. The case study will involve a real life situation that a driver could face whilst driving and aims to assess your understanding of road safety issues and not simply your knowledge of it.

Extra Learning UK has everything you need to practice and pass the theory test. Check our website to find out why we are trusted by thousands of learner drivers every week. Benefits if you choose our learning centres:

Take practice tests using official questions from the DSA Check progress at a glance with easy-to-read graphs Practice your hazard perception using official video clips Save money, it’s cheaper than buying DVDs