Theory Test Info

The Theory Test For Learner Car Drivers


Assistance will be provided with: -
  • training material (if required). Also, check out excellent recommended buy
  • question and answer queries, and tips on how to pass
  • applying for your theory test.

Don't Pay Unnecessary Admin Fees.
Some websites charge an admin/booking fee if you use them to book your theory test (and/or driving test).
BUT, if you book directly through the DSA website then you only pay for the test.
Also, you receive all the DSA guarantees without having to pay an extra admin/booking fee.
The 'booking' links in this website direct you to the DSA booking service.


Book your Theory Test online: - Free link to book your theory test online

To change or cancel a test without losing your test fee you must give the DSA 3 clear working days notice.
Note: exceptional circumstances e.g unexpected medical reasons, etc. will be considered at short notice.
DSA enquiry line (or booking line):- 0300 200 1122 or Minicom 0300 200 1144





Heather Green of Kilmarnock
Learning to drive with Glencor was a pleasure. David was always on time and very patient, speaking very clearly which was a great help to me as I have a hearing problem. Since passing my test I've become a confident, patient driver all thanks to Glencor.

Theory Test

Both the theory test questions and the hazard perception
for learner car drivers.


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Theory Test Questions - Theory Test Hazard Perception - Hazard Perception Video Clip - Mouse Clicking Tips

Only a fool breaks the two-second rule


Theory Test


Theory Test Fee (includes the hazard perception) - All test times (from 30th March 2009) - £31.


Question section - first part of the Theory Test.

  • What's involved? - using a touch screen computer, answer 50 theory questions in a time of 57mins. For 5 of the questions you will be given a scenario and the questions will be related to the scenario.
  • What's a pass? - answer a minimum of 43 questions correctly to pass. Results given on the day.

Hazard Perception section - second part of the Theory Test (taken on the same day).

  • What's involved? - a series of 14 video clips will be shown on a computer screen. One of the clips will contain two developing hazards while the other clips will contain only one. You will be scored on how soon you respond to the hazards by clicking on the computer mouse. Note: you only need to click the computer mouse and DO NOT need to move the mouse pointer.
  • What's the scoring - the scoring starts at 5 at the beginning of each developing hazard then quickly counts down to zero therefore the maximum score is 5 for each of the 15 clips = 75 in total.
  • What's a pass? - score 44 or more to pass. Results given on the day.
  • Tips On Clicking - as soon as you recognise a potential hazard click on the mouse button, then if the hazard develops, quickly click the mouse button again. You will not be penalised for clicking the mouse button two or three times for the hazard and the system will always take the click that has the highest score for the hazard. So, for any hazard, if you click too soon (=0), then click on 5, then click again on 2, the system will give you a score of 5. Note: Do not just simply keep clicking all the way through the clips or click in a regular pattern as the system might think you are trying to cheat and present you with a score of zero for that clip. I have clicked as many as 9 times during a clip (three times for the actual hazard and three times each for what looked like two other potential hazards) and did not get penalised for clicking too often. This is because I only clicked when I saw a potential/developing hazard.

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Dr Mohamed Othman of Kilmarnock
It was a great experience learning with Glencor. David was very patient, tolerant and an excellent tutor and that led me to pass my test. I will definitely recommend him not only for being an excellent tutor but also a nice person.


Study material - the study material can be found in book, DVD or CD-ROM formats.

  • Where to buy - from various stores as well as from the DSA website.
  • Recommended Study material - The best option is the PC DVD-ROM as this now contains all the necessary info for all the tests (Theory Questions, Theory Hazard Perception and the Show & Tell) plus information on driving skills.
  • Recommended buy - Your driving instructor can supply the Focus Driving Test Success All Tests PC DVD-ROM (I've tried others but prefer the Focus format) OR you can simply pop into a supermarket (Asda, Morrisons, Tesco, etc.) where they are usually under £10.
    Make sure to chose the 'All Tests' disc.

Ayrshire Theory Test Centre - 7A Boswell Park (1st flr), Ayr, South Ayrshire, KA7 1NP


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Documents needed on the day of the theory test: - (the test WILL NOT take place without these documents)

  • If you have a photo licence - take the photocard & counterpart (paper part) of your valid driver's licence.
  • If you don't have a photo licence - take your driver's licence plus a valid passport.

Christine Stevenson of Kilmarnock
Driving was always something I thought I could never do..... Until I started learning with Dave. Having put it off for years I finally decided to do it and I am so glad I went with Glencor. His relaxed approach and excellent instruction gave me the confidence to continue even when I would get frustrated when I couldn't get reverse left right! I couldn't wait for the next lesson, he really is a great guy and also had such a laugh. Not only did I pass first time but it's given me the confidence to be a good safe driver all thanks to Dave. Highly recommended!.


Cancellations at Short Notice: - (Call 0300 200 1122 or Minicom 0300 200 1144, Compensation Form)

  • The DSA cancelling your theory test
  • If your test is cancelled at short notice by the DSA for circumstances other than bad light or adverse weather conditions then reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses will be considered for: -
  • travelling expenses to a theory test centre
  • lost earnings through taking unpaid leave (usually for a half day).
  • If you cancel due to medical reasons
  • If you need to cancel your theory test at short notice due to medical reasons then the DSA will consider arranging another appointment at no further cost. A doctor's certificate is usually required.

Special Needs - The DSA recognise that some people require alternative/extra information for their theory test and, if necessary, they will allocate extra time for the test. When booking your test you should inform the DSA of any of the following.

  • The need for wheelchair access
  • If you have hearing difficulties or are deaf and need:
  • signed on-screen British Sign Language (BSL) for your test; or
  • if you do not use BSL, to bring a lip speaker or signer with you.
  • If you have reading difficulties or are dyslexic and need:
  • an audio English version of the test; or
  • additional time to take the multiple-choice part of the test.
  • If you do not understand or read English and need:
  • in one of 20 languages, an audio version of the test, or you would prefer to take the test in your first language;
  • to bring a translator (DSA-approved) with you, if we cannot provide, in your preferred language, an audio version of the test; or
  • the multiple-choice part of the test to be readable in Welsh.

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