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

Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road

Accepted Answer

They may be overtaking on your right

Question 2

Where would you find these flashing red light signals

Accepted Answer

Level crossings

Question 3

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions

Accepted Answer

Ten times

Question 4

Your vehicle is stationary When may you use its horn

Accepted Answer

When another road user poses a danger

Question 5

Which type of glasses would make driving at night more difficult

Accepted Answer

Tinted

Question 6

Youre driving on a road that has a cycle lane What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line

Accepted Answer

You shouldnt drive in the lane unless its unavoidable

Question 7

At an incident a casualty is unconscious but breathing When should you move them

Accepted Answer

When theres a risk of further danger

Question 8

What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road

Accepted Answer

An appropriate driving licence

Question 9

Youre waiting to come out of a side road Why should you look carefully for motorcycles

Accepted Answer

Motorcycles can easily be hidden behind obstructions

Question 10

How can you avoid wheelspin when youre driving on an icy road

Accepted Answer

Drive at a slow speed in the highest gear possible

Question 11

When may you stop on an urban clearway

Accepted Answer

To set down and pick up passengers

Question 12

Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout

Accepted Answer

Long vehicle

Question 13

Youre waiting to turn right at the end of a road What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles

Accepted Answer

Stop and then move forward slowly and carefully for a clear view

Question 14

Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout

Accepted Answer

Long vehicle

Question 15

Youre approaching a busy junction What should you do when at the last moment you realise youre in the wrong lane

Accepted Answer

Continue in that lane

Question 16

Which plate may appear with this road sign

Accepted Answer

Question 17

Which diagram shows a hazard warning line

Accepted Answer

Question 18

Youre driving on this dual carriageway Why may you need to slow down

Accepted Answer

There are roadworks ahead of you

Question 19

Which sign means there will be twoway traffic crossing your route ahead

Accepted Answer

Question 20

You arrive at an incident Theres no danger from fire or further collisions and the emergency services have been called Whats your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist

Accepted Answer

Check whether theyre breathing normally

Question 21

Youre travelling on a road that has road humps What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you

Accepted Answer

Slow down and stay behind

Question 22

What should you do if an instrument panel warning light comes on while youre driving

Accepted Answer

Check out the problem quickly and safely

Question 23

What should you do when youre following a learner driver who stalls at a junction

Accepted Answer

Be patient as you expect them to make mistakes

Question 24

An injured person has been placed in the recovery position Theyre unconscious but breathing normally What else should be done

Accepted Answer

Check their airway remains open

Question 25

Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout

Accepted Answer

Long vehicle

Question 26

What should you do if the lefthand pavement is closed due to street repairs

Accepted Answer

Watch out for pedestrians walking in the road

Question 27

What do the long white lines along the centre of the road mean

Accepted Answer

Hazard warning

Question 28

How will a roof rack affect your car

Accepted Answer

Fuel consumption will increase

Question 29

Youre travelling in the lefthand lane of a threelane motorway How should you react to traffic joining from a slip road

Accepted Answer

Adjust your speed or change lane if you can do so safely

Question 30

Whats a Statutory OffRoad Notification SORN

Accepted Answer

A notification to tell DVLA that a vehicle isnt being used on the road

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

Pull up on the left

Question 32

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 33

When should tyre pressures be checked

Accepted Answer

When tyres are cold

Question 34

Whats most likely to increase fuel consumption

Accepted Answer

Harsh braking and accelerating

Question 35

Youre leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended When may you leave the engine running

Accepted Answer

Never if youre away from the vehicle

Question 36

Youre driving in busy traffic You want to pull up just after a junction on the left When should you signal

Accepted Answer

As youre passing or just after the junction

Question 37

What should you do to avoid fuel spillage

Accepted Answer

Check that your filler cap is securely fastened

Question 38

What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather

Accepted Answer

The tyre grip

Question 39

Youre about to go down a steep hill What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle

Accepted Answer

Select a low gear and use the brakes carefully

Question 40

Which sign shows that youre entering a oneway system

Accepted Answer

Question 41

What should you do when youre approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time

Accepted Answer

Be ready to stop

Question 42

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road What should you do just before turning

Accepted Answer

Check for traffic overtaking on your right

Question 43

What makes the vehicle in the picture environmentally friendly

Accepted Answer

Its powered by electricity

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Mock Test 5

Why should you check for motorcyclists just before turning right into a side road?

Where would you find these flashing red light signals?

How much can stopping distances increase in icy conditions?

Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn?

Which type of glasses would make driving at night more difficult?

You're driving on a road that has a cycle lane. What does it mean if the lane is marked by a broken white line?

At an incident, a casualty is unconscious but breathing. When should you move them?

What do you need before you can legally use a motor vehicle on the road?

You're waiting to come out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?

How can you avoid wheelspin when you're driving on an icy road?

When may you stop on an urban clearway?

Which vehicle is most likely to take an unusual course at a roundabout?

You're waiting to turn right at the end of a road. What should you do if your view is obstructed by parked vehicles?

Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout?

You're approaching a busy junction. What should you do when, at the last moment, you realise you're in the wrong lane?

Which plate may appear with this road sign?

Which diagram shows a hazard warning line?

You're driving on this dual carriageway. Why may you need to slow down?

Which sign means there will be two-way traffic crossing your route ahead?

You arrive at an incident. There's no danger from fire or further collisions and the emergency services have been called. What's your first priority when attending to an unconscious motorcyclist?

You're travelling on a road that has road humps. What should you do when the driver in front is travelling more slowly than you?

What should you do if an instrument panel warning light comes on while you're driving?

What should you do when you're following a learner driver who stalls at a junction?

An injured person has been placed in the recovery position. They're unconscious but breathing normally. What else should be done?

Which vehicle might have to take a different course from normal at a roundabout?

What should you do if the left-hand pavement is closed due to street repairs?

What do the long white lines along the centre of the road mean?

How will a roof rack affect your car?

You're travelling in the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. How should you react to traffic joining from a slip road?

What's a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN)?

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

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?

When should tyre pressures be checked?

What's most likely to increase fuel consumption?

You're leaving your vehicle parked on a road and unattended. When may you leave the engine running?

You're driving in busy traffic. You want to pull up just after a junction on the left. When should you signal?

What should you do to avoid fuel spillage?

What will be affected if the road surface becomes soft in very hot weather?

You're about to go down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?

Which sign shows that you're entering a one-way system?

What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have been green for some time?

You want to turn right from a main road into a side road. What should you do just before turning?

What makes the vehicle in the picture 'environmentally friendly'?

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