Driving Theory Tests Are Changing Again In April

DVSA, Learner Driver, Theory Driving Test

Learner drivers sitting their theory test across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland from 14 April will sit a new type of theory test, designed to be more inclusive of learners with learning difficulties. Learners will still need to get 43 out of 50 questions correct to pass the test before they can take their practical driving test.

The current theory test lasts 57 minutes and comprises 50 multiple-choice questions followed by a hazard perception test. Part of the test involves reading a case study and then answering five questions about it, which are designed to test your knowledge and understanding of highway code rules.

From 14 April drivers will no longer sit the case study section, instead they will watch one video clip and answer 3 questions regarding what they have seen. The video will be silent, and learners will have the option to play, pause, scroll and expand the video via buttons displayed on the left-hand side of the screen. The right-hand side will display the question and 4 possible answers. Learners can play the video as many times as required before answering the question and moving onto the next one.

An example test question and video can be found below.

Credit: DVSA

Examples of questions learners will be asked to answer include:

• Why are motorcyclists considered vulnerable road users?
• Why should the driver, on the side road, look out for motorcyclists at junctions?
• In this clip, who can cross the chevrons to overtake other vehicles, when it’s safe to do so?

This updated theory test will kick in from April 14 for all learners in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Any learner that has failed a test and takes the test again after April 14 will sit the new style test. Learners who have had their theory test cancelled or moved to April 14 onward will sit the new style theory test.

For more information about this update visit the DVSA website.

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