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

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 2

When shouldnt you overtake

Accepted Answer

When you would have to break the speed limit

Question 3

What should you do if your powerassisted steering fails suddenly

Accepted Answer

Park and get help

Question 4

Youre driving a highsided vehicle in very windy conditions Where should you avoid travelling

Accepted Answer

Across suspension bridges

Question 5

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

End of restricted parking area

Question 6

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 7

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road

Accepted Answer

Question 8

Youre about to drive an unfamiliar vehicle What should you do if you think there may be moisture in the airbrake reservoir

Accepted Answer

Find out whether you need to drain the system manually

Question 9

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 10

Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid travelling at busy times

Accepted Answer

It will help to ease congestion

Question 11

Where must the repair of a speed limiter be carried out

Accepted Answer

At an authorised speedlimiter centre

Question 12

You arrive at the scene of an incident where someone is injured What should be given urgent priority

Accepted Answer

Deal with the danger from further collisions or fire

Question 13

What does this sign warn of

Accepted Answer

Tunnel ahead

Question 14

When should you check the oil level in your engine

Accepted Answer

When the engine is cold

Question 15

Youve stopped for an elderly pedestrian whos slowly crossing the road What should you do if traffic behind you is being held up

Accepted Answer

Stay where you are and allow them to cross in their own time

Question 16

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 17

Youre driving a lorry at night What can you do to help yourself stay alert

Accepted Answer

Keep plenty of cool fresh air moving through the cab

Question 18

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road

Accepted Answer

Question 19

For how long is a Statutory OffRoad Notification SORN valid

Accepted Answer

Until the vehicle is taxed sold or scrapped

Question 20

Whats the advantage of energysaving tyres

Accepted Answer

Reduced rolling resistance

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Be patient as you expect them to make mistakes

Question 22

How should you slow down or stop when youre driving on an icy road

Accepted Answer

Brake gently and in good time

Question 23

What should you do if you suddenly become tired while youre driving on a motorway

Accepted Answer

Leave by the next exit and find a place to stop

Question 24

What can result from overloading an axle

Accepted Answer

Reduced braking efficiency

Question 25

Youre turning left from a main road into a side road What should you do if theres a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road

Accepted Answer

Wait and give way to the pedestrian

Question 26

How should you adjust your mirrors after recoupling your trailer

Accepted Answer

To give a view down each side of the trailer

Question 27

Youre driving at the legal speed limitWhat should you do if a vehicle comes up quickly behind flashing its headlights

Accepted Answer

Allow the vehicle to overtake

Question 28

Youre driving on a single carriageway road What should you do when you see horse riders ahead

Accepted Answer

Check your mirrors and prepare to slow down

Question 29

What will cause a noticeable increase in your vehicles fuel consumption

Accepted Answer

Using air conditioning

Question 30

Your lorry has a doubledeck body The top tier is loaded and the lower deck is empty When will the vehicle be most at risk of overturning

Accepted Answer

In high winds

Question 31

Youre making several deliveries What problems may the decreasing payload cause

Accepted Answer

You might overload an axle

Question 32

Youre the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured Whats the first thing you should do

Accepted Answer

Switch on your own hazard warning lights

Question 33

Youre approaching this roundabout and see the cyclist signal right Why is the cyclist keeping to the left

Accepted Answer

They may use the lefthand lane to turn right

Question 34

How can you help to protect the environment

Accepted Answer

By using bypasses and avoiding town centres

Question 35

Youre approaching a large puddle near the lefthand kerb What should you do if pedestrians are close to the water

Accepted Answer

Try to avoid splashing the pedestrians

Question 36

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 37

How should you secure an ISO steel cargo container onto your vehicle or trailer

Accepted Answer

Using twist locks

Question 38

When should you check your vehicles spraysuppression equipment

Accepted Answer

Before setting out on every journey

Question 39

What can you do to help maintain concentration while youre driving

Accepted Answer

Have regular meals and rest breaks

Question 40

What should you do if you arent sure whether your cough medicine will affect your driving

Accepted Answer

Ask your doctor for advice

Question 41

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence Driver CPC requires you to take training every five years How many hours of training must you take

Accepted Answer

35 hours

Question 42

When is an articulated lorry most likely to jackknife

Accepted Answer

When its unloaded

Question 43

Youre covering a load using more than one sheet Why should you start with the rearmost sheet then work forwards

Accepted Answer

To stop wind and rain from getting under the sheets

Question 44

Youre found to be twoandahalf times over the legal drinkdrive limit and are disqualified from driving Before regaining your licence who will you have to satisfy that you dont have an alcohol problem

Accepted Answer

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Question 45

What can seriously affect your concentration while driving

Accepted Answer

Tiredness

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Mock Test 10

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?

When shouldn't you overtake?

What should you do if your power-assisted steering fails suddenly?

You're driving a high-sided vehicle in very windy conditions. Where should you avoid travelling?

What does this sign mean?

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?

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

You're about to drive an unfamiliar vehicle. What should you do if you think there may be moisture in the air-brake reservoir?

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?

Why is it a good idea to plan your journey to avoid travelling at busy times?

Where must the repair of a speed limiter be carried out?

You arrive at the scene of an incident where someone is injured. What should be given urgent priority?

What does this sign warn of?

When should you check the oil level in your engine?

You've stopped for an elderly pedestrian who's slowly crossing the road. What should you do if traffic behind you is being held up?

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

You're driving a lorry at night. What can you do to help yourself stay alert?

Which sign means that there may be people walking along the road?

For how long is a Statutory Off-Road Notification (SORN) valid?

What's the advantage of energy-saving tyres?

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

How should you slow down or stop when you're driving on an icy road?

What should you do if you suddenly become tired while you're driving on a motorway?

What can result from overloading an axle?

You're turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there’s a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?

How should you adjust your mirrors after recoupling your trailer?

You're driving at the legal speed limit. What should you do if a vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights?

You're driving on a single carriageway road. What should you do when you see horse riders ahead?

What will cause a noticeable increase in your vehicle's fuel consumption?

Your lorry has a double-deck body. The top tier is loaded and the lower deck is empty. When will the vehicle be most at risk of overturning?

You're making several deliveries. What problems may the decreasing payload cause?

You're the first person to arrive at an incident where people are badly injured. What's the first thing you should do?

You're approaching this roundabout and see the cyclist signal right. Why is the cyclist keeping to the left?

How can you help to protect the environment?

You're approaching a large puddle near the left-hand kerb. What should you do if pedestrians are close to the water?

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?

How should you secure an ISO steel cargo container onto your vehicle or trailer?

When should you check your vehicle's spray-suppression equipment?

What can you do to help maintain concentration while you're driving?

What should you do if you aren't sure whether your cough medicine will affect your driving?

The Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (Driver CPC) requires you to take training every five years. How many hours of training must you take?

When is an articulated lorry most likely to jack-knife?

You're covering a load using more than one sheet. Why should you start with the rearmost sheet, then work forwards?

You're found to be two-and-a-half times over the legal drink-drive limit and are disqualified from driving. Before regaining your licence, who will you have to satisfy that you don't have an alcohol problem?

What can seriously affect your concentration while driving?

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