Here you will find lots of information about the theory test such as a link to book, where to go to take the test, how much it costs.
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How to book your theory test & the cost
Book your theory driving test online
The cost of a theory test is £31.00
Telephone booking: Theory test booking line - 0300 200 1122
The quickest and easiest way to book your car, motorcycle or instructor theory driving test is to use the online booking service.
Please be aware of booking sites that charge considerably more to book your test use the link below to go directly to the official online booking.
Protecting your data
Please read the following information about the Data Protection Act 1998 - Fair Processing Notice for the Driving Standards Agency before you continue.
To book your theory driving test online you need:
- your valid Great Britain or Northern Ireland provisional driving licence number
- your credit or debit card details
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Theory test explained & Are you ready video
If you pass one part and fail the other you'll fail the whole test, and you'll need to take both parts again.
The questions in each multiple choice test vary according to the category of vehicle you're hoping to obtain a licence for eg a motorcycle theory test will contain specific questions that don't appear in any other test.
For the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles, the items are drawn from the same pool, and each vehicle category takes the same test. However the pass mark is different for different categories of tests.
Lorry and bus multiple choice and hazard perception tests are booked and taken separately.
Part one - multiple choice
Before the test starts you'll be given instructions on how the test works.
You can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.
A question and several answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one answer.
Some car and motorcycle multiple choice questions will be given as a case study. The case study will show a scenario that five questions will be based on. The subject of the scenario focuses on real life examples and experiences that drivers could come across when driving.
You can navigate between questions and 'flag' questions that you want to come back to later in the test. After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts.
multiple choice test types
Category | Time allowed | Passmark |
| Car and motorcycle | 57 minutes | 43 out of 50 |
| Lorry and bus | 115 minutes | 85 out of 100 |
After the break you'll then be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works.
The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You'll be presented with a series of video clips which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there'll be at least one developing hazard, but one of the car/motorcycle clips will feature two developing hazards.
To achieve a high score you'll need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five.
You won't be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you'll only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.
hazard perception test details
Category | Video clips | Developing hazards | Pass mark |
| Car and motorcycle | 14 clips | 15 | 44 out of 75 |
| Lorry and bus | 19 clips | 19 | 67 out of 100 |
At the end of the hazard perception part of the theory test you'll be invited to answer a number of customer survey questions.
You don't have to answer the questions if you don't want to, and any information given is anonymous and confidential. The survey questions don't affect the result of the test.
When you have finished the test you may leave the examination room. Once you have left the room, you'll not be allowed to enter it again. You'll then be given your result by the test centre staff.
For lorry and bus candidates once you have passed both tests you will also receive a pass certificate
letter by post.
Taking your theory test if you have special needs click here
Free online Theory and Hazard perception test training with "Theory test pro" curtsey of A2B
alt="Theory Test Pro in partnership with A2B Driver Training"/>Where is the Theory test centre
The theory test centre is located on the first floor of St Cuthberts house 7 upper Kings street Norwich NR3 1RB