Q: How hard is a theory test in the UK 2026?

We've analyzed responses from hundreds of learners on Theorypass to identify the most challenging questions. Put simply, without studying, your odds to answer all questions correctly are just 1 in 3,800. This could explain the disappointing national theory test pass rate of 46.1%.

Q: Is 46 out of 50 good on theory test 2026?

What is the UK theory test pass mark? The theory test pass mark is 86%. This means you need to score 43 out of 50 multiple-choice questions to pass this section of the test. You have 57 minutes to answer all of the questions in the multiple-choice test.

Q: What does a UK theory test 2026 consist of?

The theory test for car and motorcycle drivers is made up of two parts taken at the same time - multiple choice and hazard perception. You must pass both parts of the test to get a test certificate.

Q: Is the theory test changing in 2026?

The Driver Theory Test has been revised and the updated version went live on the 1st of July 2024. The changes made are to enhance your experience with new and improved images, updated and more relevant questions surrounding road safety and legislation.

Question 1

What should you do when youre moving off from behind a parked car

Accepted Answer

Look around before you move off

Question 2

Youre driving in fog When should you switch on your rear fog lights

Accepted Answer

When visibility has fallen to 100 metres 328 feet or less

Question 3

Youre driving towards a zebra crossing What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross

Accepted Answer

Slow down and prepare to stop

Question 4

Youre driving on a motorway in daylight What lights should you use in misty or hazy conditions

Accepted Answer

Dipped headlights

Question 5

Apart from routine maintenance when should you check your engines oil level

Accepted Answer

Before a long journey

Question 6

During a driving lesson your vehicle is involved in a collision What should you do if your pupil is physically unhurt but is suffering from shock

Accepted Answer

Keep them warm and reassure them confidently

Question 7

What should you do as you drive towards a zebra crossing

Accepted Answer

Prepare to slow down and stop

Question 8

Whats the best way to maintain the motivation and interest of a pupil having difficulty in learning

Accepted Answer

Taking time to find out whether the pupil has a preferred learning style

Question 9

What does it mean if you see a pedestrian carrying a white cane that has a red band or bands wrapped around it

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian is blind and deaf

Question 10

How is a toucan crossing different from a pelican crossing

Accepted Answer

At a toucan crossing cyclists can cross with pedestrians

Question 11

Where are vehicles most likely to be affected by a side wind

Accepted Answer

On an exposed stretch of road

Question 12

Your vehicle has been involved in a collision with another vehicle Some damage has occurred What must you do after youve stopped

Accepted Answer

Give your own and the vehicle owners name and address to anyone having reasonable grounds for requiring them

Question 13

Youre driving on a main road You intend to turn right into a side road What should you do just before turning

Accepted Answer

Check for overtaking traffic

Question 14

You have to make a journey in fog Whats the most important thing you should do before you set out

Accepted Answer

Make sure your lights are working

Question 15

A police car is following you What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left

Accepted Answer

Stop on the left

Question 16

How should you adjust your speed when youre joining a busy motorway from a slip road

Accepted Answer

Try to match the speed of the traffic in the lefthand lane

Question 17

In England Scotland and Northern Ireland whats usually the speed limit on a road that has street lights

Accepted Answer

30 mph

Question 18

What should you remove before leaving your car unattended

Accepted Answer

The vehicle documents

Question 19

Is it necessary to give a signal when youre passing parked vehicles

Accepted Answer

It might not be necessary

Question 20

Youre driving along a country road What should you do if you see a horse and rider approaching

Accepted Answer

Drive slowly past

Question 21

Youre teaching a pupil who continually drives too fast What should you do to correct this problem

Accepted Answer

Explain what can happen as a result of driving too fast

Question 22

A pupil asks about driving a righthanddrive car in a European country where they drive on the right What should your advice include

Accepted Answer

Make full use of the mirrors

Question 23

What should you do if youre approaching a roundabout and theres a horse and rider ahead of you

Accepted Answer

Be prepared to stop

Question 24

How can you tell when youre driving on black ice

Accepted Answer

Your steering feels light

Question 25

Youre driving a car fitted with automatic transmission What should you do when you approach a very steep downhill gradient

Accepted Answer

Slow down and use the gear selector to hold the car in a low gear

Question 26

Youre driving along a dual carriageway and have to brake hard in a straight line Which wheels do most of the braking

Accepted Answer

The front wheels

Question 27

What shape is a stop sign at a junction

Accepted Answer

Octagonal

Question 28

Youre driving a car fitted with automatic transmission Why would you use kickdown

Accepted Answer

To improve acceleration

Question 29

Youre driving at night What should you do if youre dazzled by headlights coming towards you

Accepted Answer

Slow down or stop

Question 30

Youre in a line of traffic What action should you take if the driver behind you is following very closely

Accepted Answer

Slow down gradually increasing the gap between your vehicle and the one in front

Question 31

A driver not subject to the New Drivers Act will be disqualified if they accumulate 12 or more penalty points within what period of time

Accepted Answer

Three years

Question 32

Whats the routine for preparing to move off downhill

Accepted Answer

Engage the appropriate gear apply the footbrake release the parking brake keeping the footbrake applied

Question 33

What should you do if a pupil drives the rear wheels over the kerb when they turn left

Accepted Answer

Ask them to explain why they think this happened

Question 34

Which stream of traffic has priority at a roundabout

Accepted Answer

Signs road markings or traffic lights show the priority

Question 35

What should you do if youre driving on a motorway and begin to feel drowsy

Accepted Answer

Open a window and leave the motorway by the next exit

Question 36

Youre parking your car facing uphill with a kerb on your left You apply the parking brake What else should you do for added security

Accepted Answer

Leave the front wheels turned to the right with the vehicle in first gear

Question 37

Youre driving at night When can you park on the righthand side of the road

Accepted Answer

When youre in a oneway street

Question 38

Part of the MSM routine is referred to by the abbreviation PSL What does PSL stand for

Accepted Answer

Position Speed Look

Question 39

Signals are normally given by direction indicators and brake lights What should drivers do before giving a signal

Accepted Answer

Check the mirrors

Question 40

When may you use your front fog lights

Accepted Answer

When visibility is seriously reduced

Question 41

What should you do when youre cornering on an icy or snowcovered road

Accepted Answer

Approach the corner at a steady speed using the highest gear possible

Question 42

Your car is fitted with antilock brakes What technique should you use to stop in an emergency

Accepted Answer

Press the brake pedal firmly until youve stopped

Question 43

What will increase your vehicles fuel consumption

Accepted Answer

Underinflated tyres

Question 44

When would you use the righthand lane of a threelane dual carriageway

Accepted Answer

When youre overtaking or turning right

Question 45

What should you do when you overtake a horse and rider

Accepted Answer

Go past slowly and carefully

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Mock Test 10

What should you do when you're moving off from behind a parked car?

You're driving in fog. When should you switch on your rear fog lights?

You're driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?

You're driving on a motorway in daylight. What lights should you use in misty or hazy conditions?

Apart from routine maintenance, when should you check your engine's oil level?

During a driving lesson, your vehicle is involved in a collision. What should you do if your pupil is physically unhurt but is suffering from shock?

What should you do as you drive towards a zebra crossing?

What's the best way to maintain the motivation and interest of a pupil having difficulty in learning?

What does it mean if you see a pedestrian carrying a white cane that has a red band or bands wrapped around it?

How is a toucan crossing different from a pelican crossing?

Where are vehicles most likely to be affected by a side wind?

Your vehicle has been involved in a collision with another vehicle. Some damage has occurred. What must you do after you've stopped?

You're driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road. What should you do just before turning?

You have to make a journey in fog. What's the most important thing you should do before you set out?

A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?

How should you adjust your speed when you're joining a busy motorway from a slip road?

In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, what's usually the speed limit on a road that has street lights?

What should you remove before leaving your car unattended?

Is it necessary to give a signal when you're passing parked vehicles?

You're driving along a country road. What should you do if you see a horse and rider approaching?

You're teaching a pupil who continually drives too fast. What should you do to correct this problem?

A pupil asks about driving a right-hand-drive car in a European country where they drive on the right. What should your advice include?

What should you do if you're approaching a roundabout and there's a horse and rider ahead of you?

How can you tell when you're driving on black ice?

You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. What should you do when you approach a very steep downhill gradient?

You're driving along a dual carriageway and have to brake hard in a straight line. Which wheels do most of the braking?

What shape is a 'stop' sign at a junction?

You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. Why would you use kick-down?

You're driving at night. What should you do if you're dazzled by headlights coming towards you?

You're in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind you is following very closely?

A driver (not subject to the New Drivers Act) will be disqualified if they accumulate 12 or more penalty points within what period of time?

What's the routine for preparing to move off downhill?

What should you do if a pupil drives the rear wheels over the kerb when they turn left?

Which stream of traffic has priority at a roundabout?

What should you do if you're driving on a motorway and begin to feel drowsy?

You're parking your car facing uphill with a kerb on your left. You apply the parking brake. What else should you do for added security?

You're driving at night. When can you park on the right-hand side of the road?

Part of the MSM routine is referred to by the abbreviation PSL. What does PSL stand for?

Signals are normally given by direction indicators and brake lights. What should drivers do before giving a signal?

When may you use your front fog lights?

What should you do when you're cornering on an icy or snow-covered road?

Your car is fitted with anti-lock brakes. What technique should you use to stop in an emergency?

What will increase your vehicle's fuel consumption?

When would you use the right-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway?

What should you do when you overtake a horse and rider?

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