The theory test is made up of two parts; the multiple choice part and the hazard perception part.

You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test. Once you have passed the theory test you can then apply to take your practical driving test.

We are able to help with your preparation for the theory test enabling you to pass first time and get on with the driving!

Before the test starts you'll be given instructions on how the test works.

You can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test.

Part 2 - Hazard Perception.

After the break you'll then be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works.

The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You'll be presented with a series of 14 video clips which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there'll be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards.

To achieve a high score you'll need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five.

You won't be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you'll only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.

The pass mark for the hazard perception part of the theory test is 44 out of 75.

Practice Theory tests can be found on the DSA website, click here to go now.

The Theory Test

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.

A question and several answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one answer.

You'll be asked 50 questions in 57 minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.

You can navigate between questions and flag the questions that you want to come back to later in the test. After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts.