The Theory Test was introduced in 1996, and replaced the 'highway code questions' at the end of the Practical test. You must pass the Theory Test before applying for your Practical Test, and you must take your Practical Test within 2 years of passing the Theory Test.

Originally referred to as the 'written test', it has never really been that. It is a multiple-choice test of questions, which used to be on paper, but is now on a simple touch screen.

In November 2002 the Hazard perception test was added to the theory test. This is a test of the candidates awareness of developing hazards in video clips. It is taken at the same time as the original multi-choice test.

You need to be well prepared for the Theory and Hazard Perception tests. From September 3rd 2007 the theory test has 50 questions instead of the previous 35.

Check out theory and hazard perception test preparation books and CD-roms here.

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