Driving Theory Test
DVSA Car Theory (Multiple Choice)
Jump into a topic All 14 topics ↓
- Rules of the Road30 questions
- Incidents Accidents and Emergencies23 questions
- Hazard Awareness22 questions
- Vulnerable Road Users22 questions
- Vehicle Handling22 questions
- Motorway Rules22 questions
- Road and Traffic Signs21 questions
- Safety Margins20 questions
- Alertness18 questions
- Safety and Your Vehicle15 questions
- Documents12 questions
- Vehicle Loading12 questions
- Attitude10 questions
- Other Types of Vehicle10 questions
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Multiple-choice questions only. Hazard perception clips are not included: use the DVSA's official practice.
Where can I practise Driving Theory Test for free?
PassNova's free DVSA car theory test practice covers every multiple-choice topic — 259 revision questions including hazard awareness, with 6 timed 25-question practice tests and an explanation for every answer. The real DVSA car theory test has 50 multiple-choice questions (43 to pass) in 57 minutes, followed by a hazard perception test of 14 video clips. PassNova covers the multiple-choice part only: one full-length 50-question, 57-minute mock exam is free with a free account, and Premium adds a second. Hazard perception clips are not included, so practise those with the DVSA's official material. Free to practise, no sign-up, on any device. Updated for 2026.
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- Rules of the Road30 questions
- Incidents Accidents and Emergencies23 questions
- Hazard Awareness22 questions
- Vulnerable Road Users22 questions
- Vehicle Handling22 questions
- Motorway Rules22 questions
- Road and Traffic Signs21 questions
- Safety Margins20 questions
- Alertness18 questions
- Safety and Your Vehicle15 questions
- Documents12 questions
- Vehicle Loading12 questions
- Attitude10 questions
- Other Types of Vehicle10 questions
Jobs that need a full car licence
The theory test is the first step to a full licence, and a full licence is the entry ticket for these jobs.
Learner drivers
Required by law or a regulatorYou must pass the theory test before you can book the practical driving test.
gov.ukDelivery van driver / courier
Standard employer requirementEmployers expect the correct driving licence for the type of vehicle in use.
National Careers ServiceTaxi or private hire driver
Required by law or a regulatorNeeds a full licence held for 12 months (3 years in London) plus a council taxi licence.
National Careers ServiceDriving instructor (ADI)
Required by law or a regulatorNeeds a full licence held for at least 3 years before the ADI qualifying tests.
National Careers ServiceHGV, bus or coach driver
Required by law or a regulatorA full car licence is required before you can start HGV or PCV training.
National Careers ServiceRequirements are checked against the National Careers Service, the relevant regulator or the awarding body — follow each source for the current rules.
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Timed papers of 50 questions in 57 minutes, with exclusive questions and a pass / fail verdict. Paper 1 is free with a free account; the other paper is part of Premium.
How this mock theory test works
This is a free mock theory test and practice bank for the DVSA car theory test: 259 multiple-choice questions across all 14 DVSA topic areas, plus 6 timed 25-question practice tests. Every answer is explained — why the right one is right and why each of the others is wrong. No sign-up needed.
What the questions cover
- Rules of the road (30 questions), Incidents, accidents and emergencies (23) and Road and traffic signs (21).
- Hazard awareness, Vulnerable road users, Vehicle handling and Motorway rules (22 each).
- Safety margins (20), Alertness (18) and Safety and your vehicle (15).
- Documents and Vehicle loading (12 each), Attitude and Other types of vehicle (10 each).
Using it to prepare for the real test
Start in study mode, one topic at a time, and read every explanation. Then sit the timed practice tests, and drill whichever topics keep costing you marks. The real multiple-choice part is 50 questions in 57 minutes with 43 needed to pass, so aim to score above 86% on every practice test, not just scrape through once. Premium exam papers are full 50-question, 57-minute papers. Hazard perception clips are not included here: practise those with the DVSA’s official material.
For the test format, pass marks, costs and booking, read the Driving Theory Test 2026 guide. For what each of the 14 topics asks about, see what’s on the car theory test.
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Driving Theory Test: your questions answered
Is this a full-length mock theory test?
The 6 free practice tests are timed and drawn from all 14 topics, but at 25 questions each they are shorter than the real thing. The real multiple-choice part is 50 questions in 57 minutes, with 43 needed to pass. PassNova has two exam papers at that full length: the first is free with a free account, and the second is part of Premium. Hazard perception clips are not included, so practise those with the DVSA’s official material.
What is the hazard perception test?
It is a set of 14 video clips where you click when you spot a developing hazard. There are 15 scoreable hazards and you need 44 out of 75 to pass. PassNova covers the multiple-choice part, including the hazard awareness topic; for the clips themselves, practise with the DVSA's official hazard perception material so you learn the click timing on the real scoring system.
How long should I revise for the theory test?
Most learners practise for two to four weeks. Work through every topic in study mode, then sit timed mocks until you are consistently scoring above 43 out of 50.
What jobs can I do with Driving Theory Test?
The theory test is the first step to a full licence, and a full licence is the entry ticket for these jobs. Learner drivers: You must pass the theory test before you can book the practical driving test. Delivery van driver / courier: Employers expect the correct driving licence for the type of vehicle in use. Taxi or private hire driver: Needs a full licence held for 12 months (3 years in London) plus a council taxi licence. Driving instructor (ADI): Needs a full licence held for at least 3 years before the ADI qualifying tests. HGV, bus or coach driver: A full car licence is required before you can start HGV or PCV training.
Is PassNova's Driving Theory Test practice free?
Yes — every Driving Theory Test practice question and timed practice test on PassNova is free, with no sign-up needed to start. A free account is optional and only saves your progress and badges. Premium is optional too: it adds more timed exam papers of 50 questions in 57 minutes (the first is free with an account).
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How many Driving Theory Test practice questions does PassNova have?
PassNova has 259 exam-style Driving Theory Test questions and 6 timed 25-question practice tests, each with a clear explanation, plus topic-by-topic study mode.
Is the Driving Theory Test practice up to date for 2026?
Yes — PassNova's Driving Theory Test question bank is reviewed and kept current for 2026.
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