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Testing

Everything you need
for test day.

Both the Theory and Practical tests are administered by the DVSA and booked through GOV.UK. Here's exactly how each one works.

Part one

The Theory Test.

Best started alongside your practical lessons, or even in the months before your 17th birthday. You can take it from your 17th birthday.

Current fee

£23

Booked via GOV.UK

1

Multiple choice

Questions
50
Pass mark
43 / 50
Time limit
57 minutes
Review
Flag & return within time
2

Hazard perception

Video clips
14
Pass mark
44 / 75
Attempts
One per clip
Review
No changes allowed

Both parts must be passed in the same sitting. Passing early strengthens your understanding, builds confidence and supports faster progress toward your practical.

Part two

The Practical Test.

Around 40 minutes long, conducted by a DVSA examiner, starting and ending at the test centre. The goal isn't perfection — it's safety, awareness, and consistent good decision-making.

DVSA fees

£62 · £75

Weekdays · weekends & bank holidays

What to bring

  • Your UK driving licence
  • Your Theory pass certificate
  • A suitable car

The five parts of the test

  1. 01

    Eyesight check

    Read a number plate from 20 metres. Fail this and the test ends immediately.

  2. 02

    "Tell me / show me" questions

    One vehicle safety question before you drive, one while driving.

  3. 03

    General driving ability

    Driving in a range of road and traffic conditions.

  4. 04

    Reversing manoeuvre

    One of: parallel park, bay park (in or out), or pull up on the right and rejoin.

  5. 05

    Independent driving

    Around 20 minutes following sat nav directions or road signs (sat nav used in ~4 of 5 tests).

Manual and automatic test formats are the same. Passing in an automatic means you're licensed to drive automatic vehicles only. You won't be asked to drive on a motorway during the test.