© Freeway School of Motoring 2023


Freeway School of Motoring - Driving Lessons in Barnsley
Home About Lesson Prices Courses Driving Test Tuition Car Links Contact

Theory test computer What do you have

to do on the test?

In the first part of the theory test you are required to answer 50 randomly selected multiple choice questions from the DVSA question bank. In order to pass you must score at least 43 correct answers by selecting the appropriate response(s) via the touch screen.


Official Highway CodeIt is advisable to get yourself a current version of The Official Highway Code and read it well. This best-selling book may not be as captivating as say a Harry Potter novel but it does contain the rules and guidelines for safe driving.


I would also recommend you obtain copies of the following books since both of these contain information that is required for the theory test.


Official DVSA guide to driving - the essential skillsThe Official DVSA Guide to Driving - The Essential Skills


Know Your Traffic Signs Know your traffic signs book








Theory Test Information

Free Online Theory Test Support


All those learning to drive with Freeway School of Motoring, on an ongoing basis, will receive 3 months free online theory test support provided by Driving Test Success Anytime, courtesy of Freeway School of Motoring. No need to buy any 3rd party apps or software as DTS Anytime is all done online, wherever and whenever you want, across numerous devices such as PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets (iOS and Android users).

DTS Anytime online theory test training resource

You can obtain these either from the TSO Online Bookshop or use the above links.

(Other high-street bookshops and Internet retailers are available.)


If you already have your provisional driving licence you can apply to take the theory test, the first step to gaining your full licence. Details of how to apply can be found on the Direct Gov website by clicking here..

This is a computer based two-part test, and both parts must be taken at the same time. The required pass mark for each part must be achieved in order for you to apply to take the practical test .


What do you need to study

for the theory test?