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

When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights

Accepted Answer

When stopped and temporarily obstructing traffic

Question 2

What should you do if you have to stop while youre going through a congested tunnel

Accepted Answer

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

Question 3

You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm Nothing is embedded in the wound What could you do to help

Accepted Answer

Apply pressure over the wound

Question 4

Youre at an incident What could you do to help an unconscious casualty

Accepted Answer

Check that theyre breathing normally

Question 5

A casualty isnt breathing normally and needs CPR At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest

Accepted Answer

120 times per minute

Question 6

Following a collision a person has been injured What would be a warning sign for shock

Accepted Answer

Rapid shallow breathing

Question 7

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 8

An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road The traffic has stopped and theres no further danger What could you do to help

Accepted Answer

Seek medical assistance

Question 9

What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway

Accepted Answer

Go to the next emergency telephone and report the hazard

Question 10

Youre going through a long tunnel What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead

Accepted Answer

Variable message signs

Question 11

An adult casualty isnt breathing To maintain circulation CPR should be given Whats the correct depth to press down on their chest

Accepted Answer

5 to 6 centimetres

Question 12

Youre the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured Youve switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped What else should you do

Accepted Answer

Make sure that an ambulance has been called

Question 13

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash The rider is injured When should their helmet be removed

Accepted Answer

Only when its essential

Question 14

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 15

At an incident someone is unconscious and you want to help What would be the first thing to check

Accepted Answer

Whether their airway is open

Question 16

What could you do to help injured people at an incident

Accepted Answer

Keep them warm and comfortable

Question 17

Theres been a collision How can you help a driver whos suffering from shock

Accepted Answer

Reassure them confidently

Question 18

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash No other vehicle is involved The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road Whats the first thing you should do at the scene

Accepted Answer

Warn other traffic

Question 19

At an incident how could you help a small child who isnt breathing

Accepted Answer

Open their airway and begin CPR

Question 20

At an incident a casualty isnt breathing What should you do while helping them to start breathing again

Accepted Answer

Open their airway

Question 21

At an incident someone is suffering from severe burns How could you help them

Accepted Answer

Douse the burns with clean cool water

Question 22

You arrive at an incident A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound The leg isnt broken and theres nothing in the wound How could you help

Accepted Answer

Apply firm pressure over the wound

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

When theres a risk of further danger

Question 24

At an incident its important to look after any casualties What should you do with them when the area is safe

Accepted Answer

Keep them where they are

Question 25

Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods

Accepted Answer

Question 26

Which document may the police ask you to produce after youve been involved in a collision

Accepted Answer

Your driving licence

Question 27

After a collision someone is unconscious in their vehicle When should you call the emergency services

Accepted Answer

As soon as possible

Question 28

A collision has just happened An injured person is lying in a busy road Whats the first thing you should do

Accepted Answer

Warn other traffic

Question 29

At an incident how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing

Accepted Answer

Follow the DR ABC code

Question 30

Youre at the scene of an incident How could you help someone whos suffering from shock

Accepted Answer

Reassure them confidently

Question 31

Theres been a collision A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious Why should you only remove their helmet if its essential

Accepted Answer

Removing it could make any injuries worse

Question 32

Youre on a motorway When can you use hazard warning lights

Accepted Answer

When you slow down quickly because of danger ahead

Question 33

Youve broken down on a twoway road You have a warning triangle At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle

Accepted Answer

45 metres 147 feet

Question 34

Your car breaks down on a level crossing Whats the first thing you should do

Accepted Answer

Leave your vehicle and get everyone clear

Question 35

What should you do if a tyre bursts while youre driving

Accepted Answer

Pull up slowly at the side of the road

Question 36

What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway

Accepted Answer

Pull up on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area and call for assistance

Question 37

Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing What should you do if the warning bells start to ring while youre trying to restart the engine

Accepted Answer

Get out of the car and clear of the crossing

Question 38

What should you do before driving into a tunnel

Accepted Answer

Take off your sunglasses

Question 39

Which lights should you use when youre driving in a tunnel

Accepted Answer

Dipped headlights

Question 40

What should you do to reduce the risk of your vehicle catching fire

Accepted Answer

Check out any strong smell of fuel

Question 41

Youre driving on the motorway What should you do if luggage falls from your vehicle

Accepted Answer

Stop at the next emergency telephone and report the incident

Question 42

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 43

What should you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel

Accepted Answer

Switch on hazard warning lights then go and call for help

Question 44

What should you do if your vehicle catches fire while youre driving through a tunnel

Accepted Answer

Drive it out of the tunnel if its safe to do so

Question 45

What should you do first if your vehicle has broken down on an automatic railway level crossing

Accepted Answer

Get everyone out of the vehicle and clear of the crossing

Question 46

Whats the first thing you must do if you have a collision while youre driving your car

Accepted Answer

Stop at the scene of the incident

Question 47

What information should you share if youre involved in a collision that causes damage to another vehicle

Accepted Answer

Your name address and vehicle registration number

Question 48

You lose control of your car and damage a garden wall What must you do if the property owner isnt available

Accepted Answer

Report the incident to the police within 24 hours

Question 49

You witness a road traffic incident involving three vehicles You stop your vehicle and quickly place a warning triangle on the road Then you telephone the emergency services You check on the people involved Two people are slightly injured and another is in shock You stay with them until the emergency services arrive While paramedics check the three casualties you explain the situation to the police and offer your own contact details The officers then speak to the casualties

Accepted Answer

By switching on hazard warning lights

Question 50

You witness a road traffic incident involving three vehicles You stop your vehicle and quickly place a warning triangle on the road Then you telephone the emergency services You check on the people involved Two people are slightly injured and another is in shock You stay with them until the emergency services arrive While paramedics check the three casualties you explain the situation to the police and offer your own contact details The officers then speak to the casualties

Accepted Answer

Location of the incident

Question 51

You witness a road traffic incident involving three vehicles You stop your vehicle and quickly place a warning triangle on the road Then you telephone the emergency services You check on the people involved Two people are slightly injured and another is in shock You stay with them until the emergency services arrive While paramedics check the three casualties you explain the situation to the police and offer your own contact details The officers then speak to the casualties

Accepted Answer

Stay with them and reassure them confidently

Question 52

You witness a road traffic incident involving three vehicles You stop your vehicle and quickly place a warning triangle on the road Then you telephone the emergency services You check on the people involved Two people are slightly injured and another is in shock You stay with them until the emergency services arrive While paramedics check the three casualties you explain the situation to the police and offer your own contact details The officers then speak to the casualties

Accepted Answer

You might be required to supply a witness statement

Question 53

You witness a road traffic incident involving three vehicles You stop your vehicle and quickly place a warning triangle on the road Then you telephone the emergency services You check on the people involved Two people are slightly injured and another is in shock You stay with them until the emergency services arrive While paramedics check the three casualties you explain the situation to the police and offer your own contact details The officers then speak to the casualties

Accepted Answer

Driving licence and insurance certificate

Incidents and emergencies

Question 1 of 53

When are you allowed to use hazard warning lights?

Question 2 of 53

What should you do if you have to stop while you're going through a congested tunnel?

Question 3 of 53

You arrive at the scene of a crash where someone is bleeding heavily from a wound in their arm. Nothing is embedded in the wound. What could you do to help?

Question 4 of 53

You're at an incident. What could you do to help an unconscious casualty?

Question 5 of 53

A casualty isn't breathing normally and needs CPR. At what rate should you press down and release on the centre of their chest?

Question 6 of 53

Following a collision, a person has been injured. What would be a warning sign for shock?

Question 7 of 53

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

Question 8 of 53

An injured motorcyclist is lying unconscious in the road. The traffic has stopped and there's no further danger. What could you do to help?

Question 9 of 53

What should you do if you see a large box fall from a lorry onto the motorway?

Question 10 of 53

You're going through a long tunnel. What will warn you of congestion or an incident ahead?

Question 11 of 53

An adult casualty isn't breathing. To maintain circulation, CPR should be given. What's the correct depth to press down on their chest?

Question 12 of 53

You're the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. You’ve switched on your hazard warning lights and checked all engines are stopped. What else should you do?

Question 13 of 53

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. The rider is injured. When should their helmet be removed?

Question 14 of 53

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?

Question 15 of 53

At an incident, someone is unconscious and you want to help. What would be the first thing to check?

Question 16 of 53

What could you do to help injured people at an incident?

Question 17 of 53

There's been a collision. How can you help a driver who's suffering from shock?

Question 18 of 53

You arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What's the first thing you should do at the scene?

Question 19 of 53

At an incident, how could you help a small child who isn't breathing?

Question 20 of 53

At an incident, a casualty isn't breathing. What should you do while helping them to start breathing again?

Question 21 of 53

At an incident, someone is suffering from severe burns. How could you help them?

Question 22 of 53

You arrive at an incident. A pedestrian is bleeding heavily from a leg wound. The leg isn't broken and there's nothing in the wound. How could you help?

Question 23 of 53

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

Question 24 of 53

At an incident, it's important to look after any casualties. What should you do with them when the area is safe?

Question 25 of 53

Which sign shows that a tanker is carrying dangerous goods?

Question 26 of 53

Which document may the police ask you to produce after you've been involved in a collision?

Question 27 of 53

After a collision, someone is unconscious in their vehicle. When should you call the emergency services?

Question 28 of 53

A collision has just happened. An injured person is lying in a busy road. What’s the first thing you should do?

Question 29 of 53

At an incident, how could you help a casualty who has stopped breathing?

Question 30 of 53

You’re at the scene of an incident. How could you help someone who's suffering from shock?

Question 31 of 53

There's been a collision. A motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. Why should you only remove their helmet if it’s essential?

Question 32 of 53

You're on a motorway. When can you use hazard warning lights?

Question 33 of 53

You've broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle?

Question 34 of 53

Your car breaks down on a level crossing. What's the first thing you should do?

Question 35 of 53

What should you do if a tyre bursts while you’re driving?

Question 36 of 53

What should you do if your vehicle has a puncture on a motorway?

Question 37 of 53

Your vehicle has stalled in the middle of a level crossing. What should you do if the warning bells start to ring while you're trying to restart the engine?

Question 38 of 53

What should you do before driving into a tunnel?

Question 39 of 53

Which lights should you use when you're driving in a tunnel?

Question 40 of 53