Welcome to the official Road Safety Authority (RSA) Driver Theory Test (DTT) website.
Here you will find information on how to book your Theory Test, reschedule or cancel your Test, confirm your appointment, request Test Day support/assistance, see categories of Tests available, links to purchase revision materials and general information about your Theory Test.
The Driver Theory Test has been revised and the updated version went live on the 1st of July 2024. The changes made are to enhance your experience with new and improved images, updated and more relevant questions surrounding road safety and legislation. Please make sure you are learning from the latest official Revision Material.
Physical copies of the Pass certificate at the NDLS centres are no longer required for an NDLS application for a learner permit. If you have lost your Score report, the NDLS agents will have access to an online version of the result.
The online version of the manual contains Parts 1, 2 and 3 (Chapters 1 through 12) of the printed manual. Chapters 4 through 11 include material you must know to pass the DMV written test for a Class D, DJ or E learner permit. The chapters have interactive quizzes with actual test questions.
The information in the manual is as accurate as possible at the time of publication, but is subject to change. This manual is intended to provide basic information and cannot possibly cover every traffic law or situation.
The theory test itself is made of two parts. The first part consists of 50 multiple-choice questions which tests your knowledge of driving practices. The second part is a video-based hazard perception test which assesses your ability to respond to hazardous situations on the road. Both parts are taken on the same day.
The driving theory test is administered by the DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency), a government agency that provides driver education and sets the theory and practical tests for cars and other vehicles. The DVSA is different to the DVLA (Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency) which is responsible for keeping a database of drivers and vehicles in the UK and issuing licences. Both of these organisations are governed by the Department of Transport.
Although it is possible to sit the theory test before having any practical driving experience, it is advised that you start your practical lessons first. The content you need to cover for the theory test will make more sense after you have some experience on the road.
All of the questions will have four answers to choose from listed after the question. One of these is correct and the other three are incorrect. A few years ago, some of the questions may have had more than four options to choose from with several possible correct answers. This has since been changed by the DVSA.
You will be asked knowledge-based questions from a variety of different categories. For car drivers, there are 14 categories which encompass about 900 questions, 50 of which will be randomly chosen to appear in your test. These categories include:
The case study will appear on the left-hand side of the screen and the accompanying questions will appear on the right side. The case study may have a picture or diagram to complement the text. You will have the opportunity to re-read the case study as you respond to each of the questions.
Before the start of the test, you will be given a 15-minute optional practice session allowing you to familiarise yourself with the format of the test and the navigation system. You will be given 5 practice questions to do. During this period, you may seek assistance from members of staff at the driving theory test centre if need be.
The hazard perception test is the second part of the theory test and is a series of CGI video clips with the aim of assessing your ability to recognize developing hazards on the road. The test demonstrates your knowledge of potential risks associated with driving. This includes risks to you as a driver, risks to your passengers and risks to other road users.
The best way to prepare for the multiple-choice part of the theory test is to practice our theory test revision questions and answers. The mock tests featured on our website encompass everything you will need to know for your test. We have also put together mock tests that contain questions specific to each of the 14 driving theory test categories. Keep attempting these mock tests until you gain a good understanding of the questions and are able to pass each time.
This is a fairly common question. The national pass rate is about 50% which would suggest that the driving theory test is quite difficult. You can increase your chances of passing by preparing and revising sufficiently. The hazard perception test is often considered the more difficult of the two parts of the theory test but despite this, preparation for this section is oftentimes overlooked, leading to people failing the section and failing the theory test as a whole. Remember, you need to pass both parts of the theory test so you should spend generous amounts of time preparing for them both.
The best way to prepare for the hazard perception test is to practice with as many video clips as possible. We have a number of CGI clips and real-life videos in our library which will help you to prepare sufficiently. Your driving instructor should also be able to help you learn hazard perception skills and can give you plenty of practice in what to look out for when driving, how to anticipate hazards and what action to take when having to deal with different types of hazards. For this reason, it is important that you take driving lessons with a qualified driving instructor from a reputable driving school.
You should be able to get a test time and date in the following two weeks. You should receive an e-mail confirming the details of your booking shortly after making your application along with a booking reference number.
If you would prefer to book by phone, the number to call is 0300 200 1122. Phone lines are open from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm. Your appointment letter should arrive in the post within 10 days of making the booking.
There are over 150 theory test centres in England, Scotland and Wales, and six in Northern Ireland. Find out what your nearest theory test centre is by asking your driving instructor or by entering your post code here.
If you have a reading difficulty such as dyslexia, a disability or a health condition, you need to contact the DVSA before booking your test to discuss your options. See the government website for more details.
You can change your driving theory test appointment online at -theory-test. You can use this service to find an earlier date, move your appointment to a later date or change your test centre. Alternatively, call DVSA customer support on 0300 200 1122 from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
If you want to cancel your theory test appointment altogether you can do so online at -theory-test. Alternatively, call DVSA customer support on 0300 200 1122 from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
Once you have completed the hazard perception test, you will need to get up and go to the reception desk. You will be asked to hand over your photocard provisional licence so your results can be retrieved. You should receive your result within 10 minutes.
You can apply for extra time to complete the test if you have difficulty reading. In this case, you will take the test on a computer in a room with other people, and you will have more time to complete the test. You can listen to the questions during the test if you wish.
The oral theory test is for anyone with severe reading difficulties. You will take the test in a private room with a specially trained examiner who will put the questions to you. The test takes 90 minutes.
The examiner puts the questions to you orally, and you answer them in your own words. You will not read any text during the test. Some questions are accompanied by a picture or a video. You have the opportunity to ask if you are not sure whether you have understood the question. The examiner will assess whether your answers are correct.
This test may suit anyone who finds it easier to explain things in their own words.
The examiner reads out the questions and the answers to choose from. You will also see the text and select whichever answer you think is right. The test is corrected automatically by the computer.
This test may be suitable for anyone who finds it difficult to answer questions in their own words, and who would prefer to choose from a selection of possible answers instead.
The theory test with an interpreter is for anyone who is unable to read and understand Swedish. You take the test on a computer in a private room, with an examiner who reads out the questions in Swedish. The interpreter will then translate the questions and the answers to choose from into your language. You click on whichever answer you think is correct.
An oral theory test with an interpreter follows the same procedure as any of the oral tests. The interpreter translates what is said. This test may be suitable if you have severe reading difficulties in both Swedish and your native language. The test takes 120 minutes.
The theory test for category B can be booked in another language. The test has been translated into 14 different languages and you choose which language you want to use when you book. You can switch the language to Swedish if you prefer during the test.
When your application has been approved, you can book your test directly using the booking service, via your driving school or with our customer service team on 0771 17 18 19. The theory test with an interpreter is booked via customer service.
For organisational reasons, you are asked to arrive at the test centre 10 minutes before the start of the test, bringing with you a valid ID document and your learner's certificate.
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