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Theory Test Pass Marks and Pass Rates 2017

Theory Test Pass Marks and Rates in 2017

Preparing for your first Theory Test? Find out how much you need to score, the pass mark,
and how many people achieve it the first time round:

Pass Mark for the Theory Test

The pass mark for the Theory Test is 86%, so you'll need to answer 43/50 multiple choice
questions correctly to pass. And for the hazard perception section of the test, you need to
score 44/75.
Theory Test Pass Mark 2017
Theory Test Multiple Choice Questions 43/50 Questions answered correctly
Theory Test Pass Mark 86%
Hazard Perception 44/75 Hazards
Hazard Perception Pass Mark 58%
You must score a pass in both sections of the theory test to pass the overall test.

Current Pass Rate for the Theory Test

The 2015/16 pass rate for the theory test is 49.3%*, which means just over half of all
people who sit their Theory Test fail it.
Theory Test Pass Rate
2013/14 51.6%
2014/15 51.0%
2015/16 49.2%
2016/17 48.7%
*June 2017

Top Tips to Pass Your Theory Test First Time

1. Revise as much as possible for the months and weeks leading up to your Theory
Test, but dont cram hours in at a time instead try to split your revision into more
manageable chunks.
2. Attempt a minimum of 10 full Theory Test exams; which include both the multiple
choice and hazard perception sections of the test.
3. Don't book your test until you are consistently and confidently passing each
full mock tests with a high score.
4. Don't book your test until you have seen (and correctly answered!) 100% of the
official DVSA Theory Test revision questions.
5. Understand why you're sitting the Theory Test. It's not just a hurdle in the way of
you booking your driving test; it is vital information which will make you a safer,
more informed driver. Everything you learn will be needed once you hit the road, so
take your time and see the true value in your revision.
6. Find the right revision tool for you. Focus on content and how it will fit into your
revision schedule more than simply looking for the cheapest option you can find.
Look for a product with all of the official 2017 revision questions, a large amount of
hazard perception clips, and a progress monitor. This will help you see when you're
consecutively passing and which areas need more work.

* Car theory test data by test centre. From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
* Freedom of information report. 11 January 2016

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