If you want to drive a car, you'll need to pass the DVSA driving theory test before booking the car practical driving test.
The car and motorbike DVSA theory tests are split into two sections:
- a multiple-choice questions test
- a hazard perception test
You're given 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions. 3 of the 50 questions are based on a short video case study you'll watch in the test.
You take the hazard perception part of the test straight after you finish the multiple-choice questions section, but you can have a short break of up to 3 minutes.
During the hazard perception test, you'll be tested on 14 hazard perception clips that feature everyday road scenes. 13 clips will contain at least one developing hazard, with one clip including two hazards.
The maximum you can score on each hazard is 5. To get a high score, you need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development.
You must pass both parts to pass the theory test.