Theory test

The first step, before you book your exam, is to apply for a provisional driving licence. You can either apply online or by completing a D1 application form which is available at most local post offices.

With your provisional licence at hand, you can now book your theory test. The easiest way to make a booking is through the DSA's online theory test booking service. Alternatively, you can book by phone on 0300 200 1122.

The theory test has two parts. The first part consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, chosen at random from a bank of over 1,000. You are given 57 minutes and you must answer at least 43 of the 50 questions correctly.

The multiple-choice questions are followed by hazard perception which consists of 14 one-minute video clips. In each clip, you are asked to identify potential hazards to you as a driver in real time. Each clip contains at least one hazard. There are a total of 15 hazards in the 14 video clips and depending on how quickly you identify each, you will be given a score between 0 and 5. You will need to score at least 44 out of 75 points in order to pass the hazard perception component of the exam.

We recommend you use "The Official DSA Theory Test", which is the only book that includes the entire bank of theory questions and also gives full explanations of the answers. It is written by DSA, the people who set the exam. You can either buy it online at Amazon.com or at most high street booksellers.

We are all different in the amount of practice we require before an exam. It is generally recommended that you allocate enough time to read through the Highway Code part of the DSA Theory Test book and attempt to answer all the questions at least once.

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