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Theory test pass mark: how many can you get wrong?

The theory test pass mark is 43 out of 50 for the multiple-choice part, so you can get up to 7 wrong. The hazard perception part is scored out of 75 and you need 44. You must pass both parts in the same sitting to pass the theory test.

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Updated October 2026 · Written from official sources, listed at the bottom of this page

What’s the theory test pass mark for each part?

PartWhat you doPass mark
Multiple choice50 questions in 57 minutes, 3 of them about a short video43 out of 50
Hazard perception14 video clips, click when you spot a developing hazard44 out of 75

You book and take both parts together. There’s a break of up to 3 minutes between them if you want it.

How the hazard perception score works

There are 15 developing hazards across the 14 clips, each worth up to 5 points, and the sooner you click the more you score.

How the hazard part is scored →

Pass one part, fail the other?

Then you’ve failed the test. You get a letter at the test centre showing which parts you didn’t score enough on, but you have to book and take the whole test again. Passing one part doesn’t carry over.

How many people reach the pass mark?

Fewer than half. DVSA’s figures show 44.8% of car theory tests were passed in the year April 2025 to March 2026.

Driving theory test pass rates →

Is the practical driving test marked the same way?

No. The practical test is marked on faults, not points. You pass with no more than 15 driving faults, often called minors, and no serious or dangerous faults.

Driving test faults explained →

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Sources: GOV.UK, DVSA and 3 more. Checked October 2026.

Rules and fees can change, so check the official site before your test.