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  • Theory test changes: 28 September 2020

    From 28 September 2020, the car theory test will include 3 multiple-choice questions based on a short video you'll watch.

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  • Hazard perception test now features more weather conditions

    The hazard perception part of the theory test now includes clips to test a learner driver’s ability to spot developing hazards in different weather conditions.

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  • 20 years of the theory test making roads safer

    The driving theory test is today (1 July 2016) marking 20 years of helping to make Great Britain’s roads safer.

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  • Reduced theory test costs from October 2015

    The cost of car and motorcycle theory tests will drop from £25 to £23 in October 2015.

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  • Hazard perception clips get a modern makeover

    New computer-generated imagery (CGI) clips replaced old filmed clips in the hazard perception part of the theory test on 12 January 2015.

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  • Hazard perception test wins road safety awards

    The hazard perception part of the driving theory test has been recognised with 3 road safety awards in 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Learner drivers to pay less for theory tests from October 2014

    The cost of car and motorcycle theory tests will drop from £31 to £25 in October 2014, and then to £23 in October 2015.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Review of theory test fees

    The cost of the driving theory test could be cut by 25% under plans announced today (10 April 2014).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Contract awarded for hazard perception clips

    The contract to refresh the hazard perception part of the driving theory test has been awarded to London-based company Jelly.

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  • Better testing for better drivers

    From 23 January 2012 the driving theory test will not use prepublished questions in a move to stop candidates learning answers by rote.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Changes to the theory test: the facts

    From 23 January 2012 the theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which are no longer published in learning materials.

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  • New theory test books published

    New books have been published to help candidates revise in preparation for changes to the theory test in January 2012.

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  • Bath theory test centre to close

    Bath theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and merge with the neighbouring theory test centres in Bristol and Swindon.

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  • Clydebank theory test centre to close

    Clydebank theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and merge with the neighbouring theory test centre in Glasgow.

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  • Solihull theory test centre to close

    Solihull theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and merge with the neighbouring theory test centres in Birmingham and Coventry.

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  • Motherwell theory test centre to close

    Motherwell theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and will merge with the neighbouring theory test centre in Glasgow.

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  • Basingstoke theory test centre to close

    Basingstoke theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and will merge with the neighbouring theory test centre in Reading

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  • Workington theory test centre to close

    Workington theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and merge with neighbouring theory test centres Carlisle and Barrow in Furness.

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  • Dunfermline theory test centre to close

    Dunfermline theory test centre in will close on 31 August 2011 and will merge with the neighbouring theory test centre in Edinburgh.

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  • Birkenhead theory test centre to close

    Birkenhead theory test centre will close on 31 August 2011 and will merge with the neighbouring theory test centre in Liverpool.

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