We also have each theory test category explained in detail - giving you the facts you need to know to pass the theory test and answer the questions in each category. Each category page ends with its own sample theory test using official, DSA category specific revision questions. These may not present the actual theory test questions (which the DSA no longer publishes) but they do present the facts you need to know, and in doing so, the answers you need to learn,

To further assist your theory test preparation we have a stopping distances & speed limit test, two UK road signs test and 3 mock theory tests. For all the UK road signs, pictures and definitions. To access the tests see the links in the left-hand column.

The DSA Driving Theory Test Consists of:

50 multiple-choice questions that are taken from a bank of over 1000 DSA theory test questions. All based on the Highway Code and road safety matters. The questions will include a case study - a scenario on which five questions will be based. The case study will involve a real life situation that a driver could face whilst driving and aims to test your understanding of road safety issues and not simply your knowledge of it. To view a DSA theory test case study example.

14 Categories Divide The Theory Questions into:

Each link below leads to the category details page and category specific theory test questions.
Alertness Attitude Safety and your vehicle Safety margins Hazard awareness Vulnerable road users Other types of vehicle Vehicle handling Motorway rules Rules of the road Road and traffic signs Documents Accidents Vehicle loading

Taking and Booking The Theory Test

How To Book	Book your driving theory test online. Phone - call 0300 2001122. Have your credit/debit card and provisional driving licence number with you. You will be given the date/time of your theory test immediately. Post - obtain a theory driving test booking form from your ADI, any theory test or driving test centre, by calling 0300 2001122 or you can download the form.
Form	The theory test is taken using a touch screen computer. You'll have a fifteen-minute practice session before the theory test begins. Only one question will appear on screen at a time and you will be able to navigate backwards/forwards through the questions changing answers if necessary. ...........................
Pass Mark	You will need to answer 43 correct questions from a test consisting of 50 questions.
Duration	57 minutes. The computer will indicate throughout the test how much time remains.
Cost	£31.00. This price includes the hazard perception test
Required documents	Take to the test centre both parts of your driving licence - the photocard and the paper counterpart. If you have an old-style licence without a photo you must also bring a valid passport. Failure to present these documents will result in your test being cancelled. You should also take your appointment card or booking number.
Speak a foreign Language?	If English is not your first language, or you can't read or write in English to a fair standard then you can take the theory test using a voice-over in one of 21 different languages - Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Cantonese, Dari, English, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi, Kashmiri, Kurdish, Mirpuri, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Pushto, Spanish, Tamil, Turkish, Urdu, Welsh. If you are unable to use any of the above languages you can arrange to use a translator, at your own expense.
Location	There are over 163 test centres throughout the UK. For a list of them ask your driving instructor, call the dsa info line on 0300 2001122 or take a look at our theory test centre list.
If you fail	You will have to wait a minimum of three working days before you can take the theory driving test again. You can however apply to take the test the day after your initial failure.
Preparation and Practice	Practice by reading the DSA Highway Code. A free web version is available here. There are also many books, cd-roms containing the official driving theory test questions. The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) have their own official theory practice test questions and our mock theory tests are just as useful.
Pass Rate	The theory driving test pass rate is 62.9%.
Results	You will receive your results before you leave the theory test centre.