Section 3
The Theory Test
Two sections on the same day — multiple choice and hazard perception. Book for £23 on GOV.UK.
Multiple choice
50 questions · pass mark 43
Questions about the Highway Code, signs, rules, and safety. You select answers on a computer. Questions come from the official bank.
Why: so you know the rules before you drive on the road.
Hazard perception
14 clips · pass mark 44 / 75
Click when you see a developing hazard. Scoring rewards how early you spot the danger.
Why: spotting dangers early is the most important safety skill.
How to study from absolute zero
- Get the official DVSA Highway Code book or app
- Spend 30–60 minutes every day
- Use free practice websites and the official DVSA app
- Take full mock tests until you score high
- Focus on weak areas (signs, vulnerable road users, weather, documents)
Hazard perception tips
Click when you see something that could cause danger (pedestrian stepping out, car pulling out, changing traffic lights). Do not click too early or too many times. Practice with official clips.
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