The UK driving theory test is a two-part test, part one is the multiple choice section and part two is the hazard perception test, on this blog we will look at the multiple choice part of the test.
The test is a 50 question multiple choice test, you will be tested on your knowledge of 14 different categories:
Accidents
Alertness
Attitude
Documents
Hazard awareness
Motorway rules
Other types of vehicles
Rules of the road
Road and traffic signs
Safety and your vehicle
Safety margins
Vehicle handling
Vehicle loading
Vulnerable road users
So how do you prepare for the theory test? Well, you already have some previous knowledge as a road user, cyclist, pedestrian, motorcyclist or passenger, but you will need to study for the theory test.
Accidents
Alertness
Attitude
Documents
Hazard awareness
Motorway rules
Other types of vehicles
Rules of the road
Road and traffic signs
Safety and your vehicle
Safety margins
Vehicle handling
Vehicle loading
Vulnerable road users
So how do you prepare for the theory test? Well, you already have some previous knowledge as a road user, cyclist, pedestrian, motorcyclist or passenger, but you will need to study for the theory test.
The mistakes some people, make which results in them having to take multiple tests is that they use the online resources, apps etc to go through the questions but they never study the information where the questions are actually taken from.
So where are the questions taken from?
3 booksThe highway code Click here for FREE DOWNLOAD
Know your road signs Click here for FREE DOWNLOAD
Driving the essential Skills Buy here
So it makes sense to study the books first and then use the apps, etc to test your knowledge after, to see what you can remember and identify what you need to study further.
‘The highway code’ explains road signs, road markings, and the Road Traffic laws.
‘ Know your road signs’ is a really clear book which explains further about the road signs in an easier to understand format.
‘Driving the essential Skills’ book is every driving instructors ‘Bible’ and is vital to help you with your driving, whether you are a new driver or you've been driving for years. It covers many topics including driving abroad and what to do if your vehicle breaks down so it is a must have all drivers!
You will need to test yourself, although there are many free online resources and apps that you can use to test your knowledge we recommend the official DVSA Theory Test Kit BUY HERE , the DVSA (Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency’ are responsible for setting and conducting the driving tests.
Once you've studied and you've gone through multiple tests I would then recommend that you take several mock tests so that you're getting used to sitting down and going through 50 questions in 57 minutes because that's how long you have on the real theory test to complete it.
Once you are happy that you're consistently passing the mock test then you're ready to book your driving theory test!
Booking the theory test
Please, Please, please only use the official gov.uk website to book your theory test! There are other unofficial websites but they charge a small fee to use them and may not even book the test for you, so BEWARE!
When you use the official gov.uk website you only pay the current fee which is £23.
You will need to test yourself, although there are many free online resources and apps that you can use to test your knowledge we recommend the official DVSA Theory Test Kit BUY HERE , the DVSA (Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency’ are responsible for setting and conducting the driving tests.
Once you've studied and you've gone through multiple tests I would then recommend that you take several mock tests so that you're getting used to sitting down and going through 50 questions in 57 minutes because that's how long you have on the real theory test to complete it.
Once you are happy that you're consistently passing the mock test then you're ready to book your driving theory test!
Booking the theory test
Please, Please, please only use the official gov.uk website to book your theory test! There are other unofficial websites but they charge a small fee to use them and may not even book the test for you, so BEWARE!
When you use the official gov.uk website you only pay the current fee which is £23.
Click here for official gov.uk website
If you have any learning disabilities, reading difficulties or health issues make sure that you supply information when you book the theory test, they may be able to make arrangements for you to have you extra support, you such as giving you longer to complete the test.
What happens on the day of the test
I highly recommend that you visit the theory test centre before the actual day of the test, just so that you know where it is and you don't end up getting flustered on the day by getting lost!
You will need to take your driving licence and your driving test confirmation letter or confirmation email,if you have the old style licence you will also need to take a valid passport.
The Multiple test is conducted in English, Welsh or British sign language, you get 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple choice questions and the pass mark is 43 out of 50. At the beginning of the test you will get 15 minutes to practice I highly recommend that you take this time just to familiarise yourself with the system and just to relax into it.
See the video below about the Multiple choice test:
I hope you found this information useful please feel free to comment and ask any questions that you may have.
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Coming soon............ on the next blog I will be looking at the hazard perception test!
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