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Required before practical test

Theory Test & Hazard Perception Preparation

Multiple choice + hazard perception clips, pass mark 43/50 + 44/75

50 questions
Multiple choice, need 43 to pass
14 clips
Hazard perception, need 44/75
Both required
Must pass both sections together

Pros

  • Official DVSA practice materials and question banks are widely and cheaply available
  • Preparing properly reduces the real cost/time hit of having to resit

Cons

  • Both sections must be passed together — a strong multiple-choice score doesn’t offset a weak hazard perception score
  • Theory pass certificates expire after 2 years, so timing your practical test matters

About Theory Test & Hazard Perception Preparation

You must pass the theory test before you can book your practical driving test. It has two parts in one sitting: a multiple-choice section (50 questions drawn from the official DVSA question bank, covering the Highway Code, road signs and safe driving practice — you need 43 correct to pass), and a hazard perception section (14 video clips of everyday road scenes, each with at least one developing hazard you click as soon as you spot it — scored out of 75, with 44 needed to pass). Both sections must be passed on the same attempt; passing only one means resitting the whole test.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is my theory test pass valid for?

Two years from the date you pass — if you haven’t also passed your practical test within that window, you’ll need to sit and pass the theory test again before you can book a further practical.

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