The theory test is made up of a multiple-choice part and a hazard perception part. You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test. Find out what happens during both parts of the theory test and how the scoring works.

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 the multiple choice test will depend on the category of vehicle you are hoping to get a licence for. For example, a motorcycle theory test will contain questions that don’t appear in any other test.  Practice your theory test for free on ‘rightdriver‘.

For the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles, but the pass mark is different for them.

At the end of the test you can answer some customer survey questions. You don’t have to answer them if you don’t want to, and they won’t affect the result of the test.

When you have finished the test you can leave the test room – but you won’t be able to go back in. You’ll then be given your result by the test centre staff.

Your theory test pass certificate

If you pass your theory test, you’ll get a pass certificate. You’ll need this when you book and take your practical test, so it’s important that you keep it safe.

Your theory test pass certificate runs out after two years of passing your test. If you have not passed your practical test by then, you’ll need to take and pass the theory test again.

For lorry and bus candidates once you have passed both tests you will also receive a pass certificate letter by post.

At the end of the test you can answer some customer survey questions. You don’t have to answer them if you don’t want to, and they won’t affect the result of the test. When you have finished the test you can leave the test room – but you won’t be able to go back in. You’ll then be given your result by the test centre staff.

If you pass your theory test, you’ll get a pass certificate. You’ll need this when you book and take your practical test, so it’s important that you keep it safe. Your theory test pass certificate runs out after two years of passing your test. If you have not passed your practical test by then, you’ll need to take and pass the theory test again.

For lorry and bus candidates once you have passed both tests you will also receive a pass certificate letter by post.