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Free theory test practice: 20 questions

Here are 20 free theory test practice questions on the same topics as the real car theory test, from stopping distances to motorway rules. They cover the multiple-choice part only, not hazard perception. The real test asks 50 and you need 43 right, which is 86%, so here 18 right is a pass. Each answer tells you which Highway Code rule it comes from.

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

Question 1 of 20

You’re stuck in a queue of stationary traffic when your hand-held phone rings. What should you do?

Sample of the theory test: same format, 20 questions.

How does this theory test practice compare with the real thing?

The real multiple-choice part gives you 57 minutes for 50 questions, and you need 43 right. These 20 use the same four-option style and the same 86% bar, so if you score 18 or more here, you’re working at pass level.

Hazard perception is a separate part with 14 video clips, and you have to pass it on the same day. It isn’t covered here, so practise it on its own.

More free practice from DVSA

DVSA has its own free practice theory test on GOV.UK. Its questions aren’t used in the real test, but they’re based on the same topics, so it’s a good second check once you’ve done these.

GOV.UK: Take a practice theory test ↗The hazard perception part →

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Sources: GOV.UK, The Highway Code and 1 more. Checked October 2026.

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