You will be required to choose one or more correct answers from the several answers offered to you and you will have 40 minutes to complete the test. You do not need to pass your theory test before you start taking driving lessons. Most learners study for their theory test whilst they are having lessons with a driving instructor.
When you sit your theory test you will have to present your provisional licence. The topics covered on the theory test include hazard perception and awareness, attitude and alertness, vehicle safety and handling as well as the rules of the road, motorways and road and traffic signs. Tests are conducted Monday to Saturday both during the day and in the evenings. The result will be available within an hour of the test being completed but if you fail you must wait three days before you can sit it again.
  
Candidates with dyslexia or other reading difficulties will be able to listen to the test being read to them through headsets. Candidates can take the test in: Welsh, Bengali, Chinese, Hindi, Gujerati, Punjabi, Urdu, Turkish, Arabic, Tamil, Portuguese, Fari, Albanian, Spanish and Kurdish.

To apply for a theory test you can phone 0870 01 01 372 or book ONLINE at www.dsa.gov.uk/

Practice questions can be found on this subscription web site at www.theory-net.co.uk.