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

Whos responsible for making sure that cargo arrives undamaged

Accepted Answer

The driver

Question 2

Youre driving on a motorway You look in your mirrors and see smoke coming from your rear tyres What should you do

Accepted Answer

Stop as soon as its safe to do so

Question 3

Your lorry has a demountable body What should you check before demounting the body

Accepted Answer

The surface is firm and level

Question 4

Diesel fuel has been spilled on the road Which road users will this be a particular danger for

Accepted Answer

Motorcyclists

Question 5

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Withflow bus and cycle lane

Question 6

Where are you allowed to park a long rigid vehicle

Accepted Answer

At a service area

Question 7

The road is wet Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian

Accepted Answer

To avoid splashing them

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Its facing towards you

Question 9

What can help to maximise fuel economy

Accepted Answer

Cruise control

Question 10

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 11

Whats the principal braking system on a lorry called

Accepted Answer

The service brake

Question 12

Youre approaching a red light at a puffin crossing Pedestrians are on the crossing How long will the red light stay on

Accepted Answer

Until the pedestrians have reached a safe position

Question 13

Youre driving on a motorway What does it mean when a lorry ahead of you switches on its hazard warning lights

Accepted Answer

Traffic further ahead may be stopping

Question 14

What would help to reduce the impact that your lorry has on the environment

Accepted Answer

Braking in good time

Question 15

Youre reversing your vehicle What should you do while the audible warning device is operating

Accepted Answer

Be cautious and keep looking all around

Question 16

A vehicle has rolled over and caught fire The drivers hands and arms have been burned How could you help the driver

Accepted Answer

Douse the burns with cool water

Question 17

What should you do if youve lost the filler cap for your diesel tank

Accepted Answer

Get a replacement before driving

Question 18

Whats the first thing you should check before moving to the right

Accepted Answer

The offside mirror

Question 19

Youre on a motorway approaching a working snow plough Why should you stay behind it

Accepted Answer

There may be deep snow ahead

Question 20

Youre driving your lorry through a busy area and youve stopped at a pedestrian crossing What should you do before you move off

Accepted Answer

Check the Class VI mirror on the front of your lorry

Question 21

Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway What should you do if you decide to use your mobile phone to call for help

Accepted Answer

Check your location from the marker posts on the left

Question 22

In very cold weather moisture can freeze in your vehicles air storage tanks What can you do to help prevent this from happening

Accepted Answer

Drain the tanks daily

Question 23

Whats a buffer lane

Accepted Answer

A safety lane for vehicles blown off course

Question 24

Where would you expect to find buffer lanes

Accepted Answer

On highlevel bridges

Question 25

When is an articulated lorry most likely to jackknife

Accepted Answer

When its unloaded

Question 26

What should you do when theres a fire in your vehicles engine compartment

Accepted Answer

Cut off the fuel supply

Question 27

Youre driving a lorry of more than 75 tonnes maximum authorised mass along a motorway When can you use the righthand lane to overtake

Accepted Answer

When the motorway has two lanes

Question 28

Youre driving an empty curtainsided vehicle Why might you consider tying the curtains open

Accepted Answer

To reduce the effect of side wind

Question 29

What should you do if the vehicle ahead is being driven by a learner

Accepted Answer

Keep calm and be patient

Question 30

Youre driving a vehicle with an unladen trailer What could happen if you change down to a low gear while travelling at speed

Accepted Answer

You could lose control of your vehicle

Question 31

Youre driving along this road What should you do if the red car cuts in close in front of you

Accepted Answer

Drop back to leave the correct separation distance

Question 32

What should you check for wear or damage on a drawbar unit

Accepted Answer

Eyelet coupling

Question 33

Youre driving at night Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly

Accepted Answer

So that other road users can see the size of your vehicle

Question 34

Why is it important to avoid overfilling the engine with oil

Accepted Answer

It could increase pressure in the engine and cause damage

Question 35

What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road

Accepted Answer

Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time

Question 36

Where are these lights found

Accepted Answer

Near a school

Question 37

What action should you take if there are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed until youre clear of the area

Question 38

What should you check just before you turn left

Accepted Answer

The lefthand mirror

Question 39

What makes the pictured vehicle environmentally friendly

Accepted Answer

It uses electricity

Question 40

What should you do before driving into a tunnel

Accepted Answer

Remove your sunglasses

Question 41

Youre working on the platform of a flatbed lorry Whats the safest way to get down to the ground

Accepted Answer

Use a suitable set of steps

Question 42

Unless otherwise shown whats the minimum headroom under bridges in the UK

Accepted Answer

50 metres 16 feet 6 inches

Question 43

What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil

Accepted Answer

Loss of power

Question 44

Youre driving in fog thats starting to clear When should you switch off your highintensity rear fog lights

Accepted Answer

When visibility is more than 100 metres 328 feet

Question 45

Triangular projection markers are required when your load is wider than 29 metres 9 feet 5 inches What colour are these markers

Accepted Answer

Redwhite

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Who's responsible for making sure that cargo arrives undamaged?

You're driving on a motorway. You look in your mirrors and see smoke coming from your rear tyres. What should you do?

Your lorry has a demountable body. What should you check before demounting the body?

Diesel fuel has been spilled on the road. Which road users will this be a particular danger for?

What does this sign mean?

Where are you allowed to park a long, rigid vehicle?

The road is wet. Why should you slow down as you approach this pedestrian?

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

What can help to maximise fuel economy?

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

What's the principal braking system on a lorry called?

You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. How long will the red light stay on?

You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean when a lorry ahead of you switches on its hazard warning lights?

What would help to reduce the impact that your lorry has on the environment?

You're reversing your vehicle. What should you do while the audible warning device is operating?

A vehicle has rolled over and caught fire. The driver's hands and arms have been burned. How could you help the driver?

What should you do if you've lost the filler cap for your diesel tank?

What's the first thing you should check before moving to the right?

You're on a motorway, approaching a working snow plough. Why should you stay behind it?

You’re driving your lorry through a busy area and you’ve stopped at a pedestrian crossing. What should you do before you move off?

Your vehicle breaks down on the hard shoulder of a motorway. What should you do if you decide to use your mobile phone to call for help?

In very cold weather, moisture can freeze in your vehicle's air storage tanks. What can you do to help prevent this from happening?

What's a buffer lane?

Where would you expect to find buffer lanes?

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

What should you do when there's a fire in your vehicle's engine compartment?

You're driving a lorry of more than 7.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass along a motorway. When can you use the right-hand lane to overtake?

You're driving an empty curtain-sided vehicle. Why might you consider tying the curtains open?

What should you do if the vehicle ahead is being driven by a learner?

You're driving a vehicle with an unladen trailer. What could happen if you change down to a low gear while travelling at speed?

You're driving along this road. What should you do if the red car cuts in close in front of you?

What should you check for wear or damage on a drawbar unit?

You're driving at night. Why should you ensure that all your lights are clean and working correctly?

Why is it important to avoid overfilling the engine with oil?

What action would you take when elderly people are crossing the road?

Where are these lights found?

What action should you take if there are flashing amber lights under a school warning sign?

What should you check just before you turn left?

What makes the pictured vehicle environmentally friendly?

What should you do before driving into a tunnel?

You're working on the platform of a flat-bed lorry. What's the safest way to get down to the ground?

Unless otherwise shown, what's the minimum headroom under bridges in the UK?

What could happen if you overfill your engine with oil?

You're driving in fog that's starting to clear. When should you switch off your high-intensity rear fog lights?

Triangular projection markers are required when your load is wider than 2.9 metres (9 feet 5 inches). What colour are these markers?

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