What's a driving theory test in the UK?
A theory test (also known as a driving theory test or a car theory test) is a multiple-choice exam covering traffic signs, safe driving practices, and road rules in the United Kingdom, Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. The test is required to obtain a learner's permit or a provisional licence and upgrade to a full licence and periodically during the licence period. The DVSA administers the test in the UK and the DVA - in Northern Ireland. Applicants can take the theory test from their 17th birthday onwards. The test is available in English, Welsh or British sign language. The theory test consists of two parts. First, the applicants must answer 40 multiple-choice questions based on the information in the Highway Code. Then, they'll get a hazard perception test (a video test about spotting hazards on the road). Candidates must answer 35 out of 40 multiple-choice questions correctly to pass the first part (there is a time limit of 45 minutes). The theory test differs from the practical driving test. It tests knowledge of the Highway Code, a set of principles for safe driving rather than driving skills.
How to get the UK driving licence?
It costs £34 to apply for a provisional driving licence if applying online, or £43 if applying by post. You can pay by MasterCard, Visa, Electron, Maestro or Delta debit or credit card. The DVSA allows you to apply for a provisional driving licence when you're 15 years and nine months old. You'll need to pass your theory test (remember to book online or in person). To complete your application, you will need a valid UK biometric passport or another identity document. You'll also be required to provide your National Insurance card and the addresses you've lived at over the last three years. It usually takes from one to three weeks for your provisional licence to arrive.