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

You notice that one of your tyres has a bulge in the side wall What will happen if you drive the vehicle

Accepted Answer

Youll break the law and risk prosecution

Question 2

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

No vehicles over 14 feet 6 inches 44 m high

Question 3

Youve stopped on a firm level surface Whats the first thing you must do before you uncouple the trailer

Accepted Answer

Apply the parking brake

Question 4

Youre driving a onepersonoperated bus What should you do while issuing tickets at a bus stop

Accepted Answer

Make sure youve cancelled any signal

Question 5

What should you do when an airpressure warning device activates

Accepted Answer

Stop and have the fault put right

Question 6

Whats the purpose of a kneeling bus

Accepted Answer

To allow the step height to be raised and lowered

Question 7

When should you check the wheel nuts on your vehicle

Accepted Answer

Before any journey

Question 8

Under EU rules you can drive for a maximum of nine hours a day On how many days each week can this be extended to 10 hours

Accepted Answer

Two days

Question 9

What does good passenger care include

Accepted Answer

Helping passengers who need directions

Question 10

Some coaches have a mirror on their nearside angled down to show the front nearside wheel When should this extra mirror be used

Accepted Answer

When youre pulling in to park at the kerb

Question 11

Your coach is fully laden Whats the most likely reason for the steering feeling heavy

Accepted Answer

Faulty power steering

Question 12

Whats brake fade

Accepted Answer

Reduction of braking effectiveness

Question 13

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

No vehicles over 14 feet 6 inches 44 m high

Question 14

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

No buses

Question 15

How can you plan your route before starting a long journey

Accepted Answer

Use a route planner on the internet

Question 16

Youve been driving nonstop since 500 am The time is now 930 am Under EU rules what length of break must you take

Accepted Answer

At least 45 minutes

Question 17

When can a bus driver use hazard warning lights

Accepted Answer

When children are getting off a school bus

Question 18

What can prevent you from holding a bus or lorry driving licence

Accepted Answer

Heart disorders

Question 19

Youre driving through roadworks What information does this sign give you

Accepted Answer

The distance to the next exit

Question 20

What type of emergency vehicle has a green flashing beacon

Accepted Answer

Doctors car

Question 21

What benefit is expected to come from having a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Driver CPC qualification

Accepted Answer

A reduction in fuel consumption

Question 22

At a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency DVSA roadside check your vehicle is found to have serious defects and you may no longer use it Who will DVSA share this information with

Accepted Answer

The Traffic Commissioner

Question 23

Which sign means No stopping

Accepted Answer

Question 24

Youre driving past a bus thats waiting at a bus stop on the other side of the road Why should you be careful

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians may come from behind the bus

Question 25

Your bus is fitted with lifts or ramps for less mobile passengers Who should operate this equipment

Accepted Answer

Fully trained people

Question 26

What should you do when a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction

Accepted Answer

Slow down and be ready to stop

Question 27

What type of emergency vehicle has a green flashing beacon

Accepted Answer

Doctors car

Question 28

What must you do before leaving your bus

Accepted Answer

Apply the parking brake

Question 29

Where should you stop when youre stopping to collect passengers at a bus stop

Accepted Answer

Close to the kerb

Question 30

Youre driving a bus at night on a road without street lighting Why could it be dangerous to overtake

Accepted Answer

There may be unseen dips or bends in the road

Question 31

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in the daytime

Accepted Answer

To make themselves more easily seen

Question 32

What effect will drinking alcohol have on your driving

Accepted Answer

A false sense of confidence

Question 33

A lorry is overtaking you on a twolane motorway What should you do if it doesnt have the speed to get past

Accepted Answer

Be prepared to reduce your speed

Question 34

Youll need to take 35 hours of training to maintain your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Driver CPC Over what period must this be carried out

Accepted Answer

Five years

Question 35

What does it indicate if you see white lights on a vehicle at night

Accepted Answer

Its facing towards you

Question 36

When should you use hazard warning lights

Accepted Answer

When approaching queuing traffic on a motorway

Question 37

Youre driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient What will happen if you start to overtake

Accepted Answer

Youll take longer to get past

Question 38

Which category of licence do you need to drive a triaxle doubledeck coach

Accepted Answer

D

Question 39

Youve been involved in an incident and damaged some property What should you do if nobody else is present and your vehicle is still roadworthy

Accepted Answer

Stop then report the incident to the police within 24 hours

Question 40

When do you need to take account of your vehicle having air suspension

Accepted Answer

When youre parked close to another vehicle

Question 41

Which type of digital tachograph card is used by an approved calibration centre when theyre recalibrating the tachograph

Accepted Answer

Workshop card

Question 42

When should the driver of a coach wear gloves

Accepted Answer

To top up the oil or water levels

Question 43

Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds

Accepted Answer

Curtainsided vehicles

Question 44

What can you add to diesel fuel to prevent it from becoming less effective at low temperatures

Accepted Answer

Antiwaxing additives

Question 45

Youre about to start a long journey midway through the day What should you do if you notice that the sidelights work but the headlights are faulty

Accepted Answer

Dont drive until theyre repaired

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Mock Test 1

You notice that one of your tyres has a bulge in the side wall. What will happen if you drive the vehicle?

What does this sign mean?

You've stopped on a firm, level surface. What's the first thing you must do before you uncouple the trailer?

You're driving a one-person-operated bus. What should you do while issuing tickets at a bus stop?

What should you do when an air-pressure warning device activates?

What's the purpose of a kneeling bus?

When should you check the wheel nuts on your vehicle?

Under EU rules, you can drive for a maximum of nine hours a day. On how many days each week can this be extended to 10 hours?

What does good passenger care include?

Some coaches have a mirror on their nearside, angled down to show the front nearside wheel. When should this extra mirror be used?

Your coach is fully laden. What's the most likely reason for the steering feeling heavy?

What's 'brake fade'?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

How can you plan your route before starting a long journey?

You've been driving non-stop since 5.00 am. The time is now 9.30 am. Under EU rules, what length of break must you take?

When can a bus driver use hazard warning lights?

What can prevent you from holding a bus or lorry driving licence?

You're driving through roadworks. What information does this sign give you?

What type of emergency vehicle has a green flashing beacon?

What benefit is expected to come from having a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) qualification?

At a Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) roadside check, your vehicle is found to have serious defects and you may no longer use it. Who will DVSA share this information with?

Which sign means 'No stopping'?

You're driving past a bus that's waiting at a bus stop on the other side of the road. Why should you be careful?

Your bus is fitted with lifts or ramps for less mobile passengers. Who should operate this equipment?

What should you do when a vehicle pulls out in front of you at a junction?

What type of emergency vehicle has a green flashing beacon?

What must you do before leaving your bus?

Where should you stop when you're stopping to collect passengers at a bus stop?

You're driving a bus at night on a road without street lighting. Why could it be dangerous to overtake?

Why do motorcyclists use dipped headlights in the daytime?

What effect will drinking alcohol have on your driving?

A lorry is overtaking you on a two-lane motorway. What should you do if it doesn't have the speed to get past?

You'll need to take 35 hours of training to maintain your Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC). Over what period must this be carried out?

What does it indicate if you see white lights on a vehicle at night?

When should you use hazard warning lights?

You're driving a fully laden vehicle approaching an uphill gradient. What will happen if you start to overtake?

Which category of licence do you need to drive a tri-axle double-deck coach?

You've been involved in an incident and damaged some property. What should you do if nobody else is present and your vehicle is still roadworthy?

When do you need to take account of your vehicle having air suspension?

Which type of digital tachograph card is used by an approved calibration centre when they're recalibrating the tachograph?

When should the driver of a coach wear gloves?

Which vehicles are most likely to be affected by high winds?

What can you add to diesel fuel to prevent it from becoming less effective at low temperatures?

You're about to start a long journey midway through the day. What should you do if you notice that the sidelights work but the headlights are faulty?

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