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When to book your car theory test, what to take with you, what happens at the test centre, how the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception test work, and the pass mark.
You must have a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.…
You can use books and software to revise for the theory test and take…
You must take your UK photocard driving licence to your test. If you have…
You must arrive 15 minutes before your theory test starts. If you’re late…
You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions. Before the…
Before you start the hazard perception test, you’ll be shown a video about…
You’ll get the result at the test centre after taking the theory test. You…
When you book your theory test you should say if you have a: reading…
Book your official DVSA car or motorcycle theory test for £23, or other lorry, bus and Driver CPC theory tests.
When to book your motorcycle theory test, what to take with you, how the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception test work, and the pass mark
You need to have a provisional motorcycle licence to book your theory…
You get the result at the test centre after taking the theory test. You…
Take free official practice theory tests from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses
Check the date and time of your theory test appointment if you've lost or deleted your theory test confirmation email
Find an earlier driving theory test, move it to a later date, or change the test centre you take it at.
Find the details of your nearest driving theory test centres
Cancel your driving theory test if you no longer need your appointment - give 3 working days' notice to get a refund.
Book theory tests for your pupils, check or change appointment details, or cancel tests.
Find your lost theory test pass certificate number if you need it to book your driving test
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