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When to book your car theory test, what to take with you, what happens at the test centre, how the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception test work, and the pass mark.
You must have a provisional driving licence to book your theory test.…
You can use books and software to revise for the theory test and take…
You must take your UK photocard driving licence to your test. If you have…
You must arrive 15 minutes before your theory test starts. If you’re late…
You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions. Before the…
Before you start the hazard perception test, you’ll be shown a video about…
You’ll get the result at the test centre after taking the theory test. You…
When you book your theory test you should say if you have a: reading…
Book your official DVSA car or motorcycle theory test for £23, or other lorry, bus and Driver CPC theory tests.
Check the date and time of your theory test appointment if you've lost or deleted your theory test confirmation email
Take free official practice theory tests from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses
Find an earlier driving theory test, move it to a later date, or change the test centre you take it at.
Use this official service for booking a Life in the UK Test as part of your application for citizenship or settlement
When you can be banned from driving, check when your driving ban ends, reduce your disqualification period, disqualified until you've passed your test, drink-driving offences
Find your lost theory test pass certificate number if you need it to book your driving test
When to book your motorcycle theory test, what to take with you, how the multiple-choice questions and hazard perception test work, and the pass mark
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