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Find the details of your nearest driving theory test centres

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.

• Booking your test

  You must have a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.…

• Theory test revision and practice

  You can use books and software to revise for the theory test and take…

• What to take to your test

  You must take your UK photocard driving licence to your test. If you have…

• When you arrive at the test centre

  You must arrive 15 minutes before your theory test starts. If you’re late…

• Multiple-choice questions

  You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions. Before the…

• Hazard perception test

  Before you start the hazard perception test, you’ll be shown a video about…

• Pass mark and test result

  You’ll get the result at the test centre after taking the theory test. You…

• If you have a reading difficulty, disability or health condition

  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.

Find the details of your nearest practical driving test centres

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

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.

Book theory tests for your pupils, check or change appointment details, or cancel tests.

You can apply to book theory tests for your pupils, check or change appointments or cancel test appointments if you're an instructor or trainer.

Find your lost theory test pass certificate number if you need it to book your driving test