Driver Theory Test

The Driving Theory Test

Before you can apply for the driving test, you will need to pass the theory test.

The theory test costs £23. It is an online test that must be taken at a official testing centre. The nearest theory test training centres for Leamington and Warwick area are:

Stratford Upon Avon

Second Floor, Packwood House, Guild Street,
Stratford,
CV37 6RP

Coventry

First Floor, Warwick Gate, 21-22 Warwick Row,
Coventry,
CV1 1ET

Redditch

Second Floor, Grosvenor House, Prospect Hill,
Redditch,
B97 4DL

Birmingham

Ground Floor, The McLaren Building, 38 Dale End,
Birmingham,
B4 7NJ

We recommend you apply and start preparing for your theory test as soon as you can, because this gives you the option of being able to apply for the driving test when ever you want. Normally, the waiting list for the theory test is about two weeks which is nothing compared to the driving test which is about 6 to 8 weeks. (COVID restrictions may result in longer waiting times.

The theory test consists of two pars a multiple choice part and a hazard perception part.

The multiple choice part has 50 questions of which at least 43 must be answered correctly within 57 minutes.

Then for the hazard perception part you will watch a series of 14 one minute clips showing real life road situations and you have to be able to identify the hazards in the clip. The pass mark for the hazard perception part of the test is 44 out of possible 75.

You will the result of the theory test right after you finish the test. If you pass, you’ll receive a pass certificate. Keep this safe, as you will need the certificate number to book your driving test. If you fail the test, you’ll get a summary of how you scored in each area of the test. You will need to take the whole theory test again. You have to leave at least three working days before you can take your theory test again.

 

More information can be found on the DVSA website.