Theory test pass mark
The short answer
The car theory test has 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes, and you need 43 right. The hazard perception part has 14 clips, and you need 44 out of 75. You must pass both parts in the same test. So you can get up to 7 multiple-choice questions wrong.
Type in your mock test scores to see if they would pass, or use the tables below.
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The pass mark in one line
You pass the car theory test with at least 43 out of 50 in the multiple-choice part and at least 44 out of 75 in the hazard perception part, both in the same test. If you fail either part, you take the whole test again. Source: Theory test: pass mark and test result, GOV.UK, checked 3 November 2026.
Would I pass? Check your scores
Type your scores from a mock test. Each part is judged on its own, and you need both. Nothing you type is saved or sent anywhere.
Multiple-choice scores
| Score | Result | Wrong answers |
|---|---|---|
| 40 out of 50 | Not a pass | 10 |
| 41 out of 50 | Not a pass | 9 |
| 42 out of 50 | Not a pass | 8 |
| 43 out of 50 | Pass | 7 |
| 44 out of 50 | Pass | 6 |
| 45 out of 50 | Pass | 5 |
| 46 out of 50 | Pass | 4 |
| 47 out of 50 | Pass | 3 |
| 48 out of 50 | Pass | 2 |
| 49 out of 50 | Pass | 1 |
| 50 out of 50 | Pass | 0 |
Hazard perception scores
You watch 14 clips. One has two developing hazards, and you can score up to 5 points for each hazard: 75 points in all, with 44 to pass. Clicking continuously or in a pattern scores nothing for that clip.
| Score | Result |
|---|---|
| 40 out of 75 | Not a pass |
| 41 out of 75 | Not a pass |
| 42 out of 75 | Not a pass |
| 43 out of 75 | Not a pass |
| 44 out of 75 | Pass |
| 45 out of 75 | Pass |
| 46 out of 75 | Pass |
| 47 out of 75 | Pass |
| 48 out of 75 | Pass |
If you pass one part but not the other
You take the whole test again, including the part you passed. GOV.UK says you have to wait at least 3 working days before taking your test again.
Common questions
Is 43 out of 50 a pass?
Yes. It is exactly the pass mark for the multiple-choice part.
Is 42 out of 50 a pass?
No. It is one short of the multiple-choice pass mark of 43.
How many questions can you get wrong?
You can get up to 7 of the 50 multiple-choice questions wrong.
What is the hazard perception pass mark?
44 out of 75 points.
Do you have to pass both parts on the same day?
Yes. You must pass both parts in the same test.
How long does a theory test pass last?
2 years. You must pass the driving test in that time.
I scored 45 out of 50 but 40 out of 75. Did I pass?
No. 45 is a pass for multiple choice, but 40 is below the hazard perception pass mark of 44, and you must pass both parts. You take the whole test again, including the part you passed.
How soon can I retake the theory test?
You have to wait at least 3 working days before taking your test again.
Can Drivoku help with hazard perception?
No. Drivoku practises the multiple-choice part only. Our hazard perception guide explains how that part is scored.
Take a free 50-question timed practice quiz, scored against 43. Read about the hazard perception test; Drivoku does not include hazard perception practice. For what to take and how the day works, read the theory test guide.
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Source: GOV.UK, checked 2 November 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.