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 check when youve just overtaken a motorcyclist on a motorway

Accepted Answer

Your lefthand mirror

Question 2

Your bus has stopped at the scene of an incident Why should you consider moving your passengers to the front of the bus

Accepted Answer

To reduce the risk of injury from a rearend collision

Question 3

A group of horse riders comes towards you What should you do if the leading riders horse becomes nervous of your presence

Accepted Answer

Brake gently to a stop until theyve passed

Question 4

Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together

Question 5

Your bus has a high seating position What may be out of sight below the windscreen line

Accepted Answer

Cyclists and pedestrians

Question 6

An enforcement officer keeps one of your tachograph charts Who should sign the back of the replacement chart

Accepted Answer

The officer

Question 7

Whats most likely to cause tiredness

Accepted Answer

Having insufficient breaks from driving

Question 8

When are you allowed to alter your tachograph record

Accepted Answer

At no time

Question 9

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency DVSA and the police carry out spot checks for faulty vehicles What will happen to the vehicle if serious defects are found

Accepted Answer

It will be prohibited from further use until the defects are rectified

Question 10

Youre the driver of a bus displaying reflective yellow schoolbus signs When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights

Accepted Answer

When children are boarding the bus

Question 11

When should an endurance brake retarder be used

Accepted Answer

On long downhill slopes

Question 12

Youre being followed by a marked police car As well as flashing the headlights what will the police officer do to signal you to stop

Accepted Answer

Signal with the left indicator

Question 13

Which of these signs means uneven road

Accepted Answer

Question 14

What should you do when passing sheep on a road

Accepted Answer

Drive very slowly

Question 15

Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level

Accepted Answer

On flat ground

Question 16

How much longer can your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather

Accepted Answer

Ten times as long

Question 17

Youre at the scene of a collision People are injured What should be done when the risk of further collisions has been dealt with

Accepted Answer

Make sure the emergency services have been called

Question 18

Which digital tachograph card is only available to enforcement authorities

Accepted Answer

Control card

Question 19

Whats your main responsibility as a bus driver

Accepted Answer

The safety and comfort of your passengers

Question 20

Youre on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain Why should you take care when youre overtaking

Accepted Answer

The road may still be slippery

Question 21

What does roadfriendly suspension help to reduce

Accepted Answer

Damage to the road surface

Question 22

Youre driving along a motorway What should you do if the airpressure warning device starts to operate

Accepted Answer

Stop on the hard shoulder as soon as possible

Question 23

How will antilock brakes improve your vehicles safety

Accepted Answer

They help you keep steering control while braking heavily

Question 24

Youre waiting for some time in a stationary traffic queue Why should you switch off your engine

Accepted Answer

To reduce exhaust emissions

Question 25

What should you check when youve just overtaken a motorcyclist on a motorway

Accepted Answer

Your lefthand mirror

Question 26

Youre at the scene of a collision People are injured What should be done when the risk of further collisions has been dealt with

Accepted Answer

Make sure the emergency services have been called

Question 27

Youre driving along a motorway and see this sign What does it mean

Accepted Answer

Theres a long uphill gradient ahead

Question 28

The analogue tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty How long do you have before you must have it repaired

Accepted Answer

One week

Question 29

Which coloured band on the rev counter makes the best use of engine braking

Accepted Answer

Blue

Question 30

A passenger using a wheelchair wants to get on your bus When may you need to deny them access

Accepted Answer

When the boarding device has failed to work

Question 31

Youre emerging from a side road into a queue of traffic Which of these vehicles is especially hard to see

Accepted Answer

Bicycle

Question 32

Youre driving a long vehicle on a twolane road What should you do if you want to turn left into a narrow side road

Accepted Answer

Straddle the lanes to make more room for the turn

Question 33

Your bus is involved in an incident What should you do if you have a passenger whos unconscious but still breathing

Accepted Answer

Get medical help

Question 34

Youre driving a bus on a local service When can you use this lane

Accepted Answer

At any time of the day

Question 35

What should you do before moving off

Accepted Answer

Use your mirrors and look behind

Question 36

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

No Uturns

Question 37

You arrive at the scene of an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the middle of the road and unconscious Whats the first thing you should do

Accepted Answer

Warn other traffic

Question 38

Where can a driver find their vehicles unladen weight recorded

Accepted Answer

On the side of the vehicle

Question 39

What must you do before moving off when youre driving a service bus

Accepted Answer

Finish issuing tickets to passengers

Question 40

What category of licence is required to drive an articulated bus

Accepted Answer

D

Question 41

Youre driving in fastmoving traffic along a motorway What should you do if theres a stationary queue of traffic ahead

Accepted Answer

Switch on your hazard warning lights

Question 42

What does this marker count down to

Accepted Answer

A concealed level crossing

Question 43

Under EU rules how long should your normal daily rest period be

Accepted Answer

11 hours

Question 44

Youre turning right from a main road into a side road Theres no oncoming traffic What should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road

Accepted Answer

Wait and give way to the pedestrians

Question 45

Where can you get help to plan your route before starting a journey

Accepted Answer

A motoring organisation

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Mock Test 3

What should you check when you've just overtaken a motorcyclist on a motorway?

Your bus has stopped at the scene of an incident. Why should you consider moving your passengers to the front of the bus?

A group of horse riders comes towards you. What should you do if the leading rider's horse becomes nervous of your presence?

Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

Your bus has a high seating position. What may be out of sight below the windscreen line?

An enforcement officer keeps one of your tachograph charts. Who should sign the back of the replacement chart?

What's most likely to cause tiredness?

When are you allowed to alter your tachograph record?

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and the police carry out spot checks for faulty vehicles. What will happen to the vehicle if serious defects are found?

You're the driver of a bus displaying reflective yellow school-bus signs. When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?

When should an endurance brake (retarder) be used?

You're being followed by a marked police car. As well as flashing the headlights, what will the police officer do to signal you to stop?

Which of these signs means 'uneven road'?

What should you do when passing sheep on a road?

Where should you park your vehicle before checking the engine oil level?

How much longer can your stopping distance be in snow than in dry weather?

You're at the scene of a collision. People are injured. What should be done when the risk of further collisions has been dealt with?

Which digital tachograph card is only available to enforcement authorities?

What's your main responsibility as a bus driver?

You're on a motorway and the surface is still wet after rain. Why should you take care when you're overtaking?

What does 'road-friendly' suspension help to reduce?

You're driving along a motorway. What should you do if the air-pressure warning device starts to operate?

How will anti-lock brakes improve your vehicle's safety?

You're waiting for some time in a stationary traffic queue. Why should you switch off your engine?

What should you check when you've just overtaken a motorcyclist on a motorway?

You're at the scene of a collision. People are injured. What should be done when the risk of further collisions has been dealt with?

You're driving along a motorway and see this sign. What does it mean?

The analogue tachograph on your vehicle becomes faulty. How long do you have before you must have it repaired?

Which coloured band on the rev counter makes the best use of engine braking?

A passenger using a wheelchair wants to get on your bus. When may you need to deny them access?

You're emerging from a side road into a queue of traffic. Which of these vehicles is especially hard to see?

You're driving a long vehicle on a two-lane road. What should you do if you want to turn left into a narrow side road?

Your bus is involved in an incident. What should you do if you have a passenger who's unconscious but still breathing?

You're driving a bus on a local service. When can you use this lane?

What should you do before moving off?

What does this sign mean?

You arrive at the scene of an incident where a motorcyclist is lying in the middle of the road and unconscious. What's the first thing you should do?

Where can a driver find their vehicle's unladen weight recorded?

What must you do before moving off when you're driving a service bus?

What category of licence is required to drive an articulated bus?

You're driving in fast-moving traffic along a motorway. What should you do if there's a stationary queue of traffic ahead?

What does this marker count down to?

Under EU rules, how long should your normal daily rest period be?

You're turning right from a main road into a side road. There's no oncoming traffic. What should you do if pedestrians are standing on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

Where can you get help to plan your route before starting a journey?

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