Free UK Driving Theory Test Practice 2026
200 questions on the Highway Code, road signs, motorways, safety margins, hazards and vulnerable road users, with the real 43 of 50 pass mark. Tuned for mobile. No account needed.
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The Theory Test exam at a glance
The DVSA car theory test has two parts taken in one sitting: 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes, where you need 43 to pass, then a hazard perception test of 14 video clips scored out of 75, where you need 44. You must pass both, need a provisional licence and must be at least 17 (16 with the higher mobility rate of PIP), and the pass certificate lasts 2 years.
Tigertest has 200 Theory Test practice questions with explanations, all free with no account required.
- Questions
- 50 multiple choice (3 on a video clip)
- Time
- 57 minutes
- Pass mark
- 43 of 50 (86%)
- Hazard perception
- 14 clips, 44 of 75 to pass
- Fee
- £23
- Minimum age
- 17 (16 with higher-rate PIP mobility)
- Certificate valid
- 2 years
- Given by
- DVSA, in England, Scotland and Wales
Updated by the Tigertest team. Practice questions follow The Highway Code and the DVSA theory test rules on GOV.UK. Exam rules change, so confirm current details with GOV.UK: Theory test.
How It Works
Train, Then Test
Four training sets, one per mock test: Set 1 holds exactly the 50 questions of Test 1, and so on. Master Set 1, take Test 1, then move on. Questions you miss come back until you have mastered them.
Mock Tests
Four 50-question mock tests, the length of the real multiple-choice part, with the same 43 of 50 pass mark and an explanation of the right answer on every question.
Built on the DVSA Theory Test Topics
DVSA lists 14 topics for the car theory test but does not publish how many questions each gets. The mock tests here group the 14 into eight categories and lean on the ones that carry the most rules: hazards and vulnerable road users, rules of the road and safety margins. Every question is original and checked against the current Highway Code for Great Britain. The hazard perception clips are not part of these tests.
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1. Learn the numbers by heart
A handful of figures come up again and again: national speed limits (30 in built-up areas, 20 in most of Wales, 60 on single carriageways, 70 on dual carriageways and motorways, less when towing), stopping distances (23 metres at 30 mph, 96 metres at 70 mph), the two-second gap, doubled in the wet and up to ten times on ice, 1.6 mm of tread, a 45-metre gap for a warning triangle and a 15-minute break every two hours.
2. Read signs by shape and colour first
Circles give orders, triangles warn and rectangles inform. A red ring forbids, a blue circle tells you what to do, and direction signs are blue on motorways, green on primary routes and brown for tourist attractions. Once the system is clear, most sign questions answer themselves even when the symbol is new to you.
3. Know the hierarchy of road users
Since 2022 the Highway Code puts the greatest responsibility on those who can do the most harm. Give way to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross at junctions, do not cut across cyclists going ahead, leave 1.5 metres when passing a cyclist at up to 30 mph, and pass horses at no more than 10 mph with 2 metres to spare. Many questions turn on these rules.
4. Fix your misses, then retest
Tigertest tracks your accuracy by topic. Aim to score 45 or more out of 50 on all four mock tests before you book, so you have room above the 43 pass mark. After each test, drill the questions you missed and retrain that test's set, and practise hazard perception clips alongside.
Theory Test Frequently Asked Questions
What is the pass mark for the UK car theory test?
You need 43 out of 50 on the multiple-choice part, which is 86 percent, and 44 out of 75 on the hazard perception part. You have to pass both parts to pass the theory test. Your pass certificate number lasts 2 years, and you must pass your practical driving test within that time or take the theory test again.
How many questions are on the theory test and how long do I get?
The multiple-choice part has 50 questions in 57 minutes. Three of them are about a short silent video of a normal driving situation, which you can watch as many times as you like. You can flag questions and change answers before you finish. After a break of up to 3 minutes comes the hazard perception part: 14 video clips with 15 developing hazards, each worth up to 5 points.
What topics does the car theory test cover?
DVSA takes its questions from The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs and Driving: the essential skills. They cover 14 topics: alertness, attitude, safety and your vehicle, safety margins, hazard awareness, vulnerable road users, other types of vehicle, vehicle handling, motorway rules, rules of the road, road and traffic signs, essential documents, incidents, accidents and emergencies, and vehicle loading. The practice tests here group them into eight categories.
Who can take the theory test and what does it cost?
You need a provisional driving licence and must be at least 17, or 16 if you get or have applied for the higher rate of the mobility part of Personal Independence Payment. The car theory test costs 23 pounds to book in England, Scotland and Wales. You can hear it in English or Welsh through headphones, take it with a British Sign Language video, or ask for extra time if you have a reading difficulty.
Is this the official DVSA question bank, and does it include hazard perception?
No to both. Every question here is written by Tigertest from The Highway Code and the other official books, so it tests the same rules without copying the licensed DVSA revision questions. It covers the multiple-choice part only; the hazard perception video clips are not modelled, so practise those separately. It follows the rules for Great Britain, including the different drink-drive limits in Scotland and the 20 mph default in Wales. Northern Ireland has its own test.
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