The driving theory test gets revised every few years and gets more difficult with each revision. So essentially, the sooner you pass it, the better.
Statistically, the current theory test pass rates tell us that UK theory test centres combined have a pass rate of 49.2% meaning that you have roughly 50/50 chance of passing. Some are naturally better at these types of tests than others and of course the more revising you do the better.
If you’re female you stand a slightly better chance of passing with a 50.8% chance compared to males who have a 49.2% chance.
It is however those difficult questions that catch a lot of test candidates out though. Those rather odd, obscure and difficult questions that almost nobody knows the answer to and which see may theory tests failed. So let’s increase your chances of passing by providing you with the most difficult theory test questions and of course answers.
Run through these questions and try to remember the answers because there’s a good chance you’ll be asked some of them on your theory test.
Question 1
‘A vehicle travelling at 70mph covers about:’
Answer
30 metres per second (about 100 feet)
Question 2
‘You are involved in a collision. Because of this which THREE of these documents may the police ask you to produce? Mark three answers:’
Answer
Driving licence
Insurance certificate
MOT certificate
Question 3
‘Powered vehicles used by disabled people have a maximum speed of:’
Answer
8mph
Question 4
‘The survival rate of a pedestrian involved in a collision at 20mph is:’
Answer
95%
Question 5
‘In which THREE of these situations may you overtake another vehicle on the left?’
Answer
When you are in a one-way street
When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right
In slow-moving traffic queues when traffic in the right-hand lane is moving more slowly
Question 6
‘The survival rate of a pedestrian involved in a collision at 30mph is:’
Answer
50%
Question 7
‘Pedestrians who are blind and deaf may carry a white cane with:’
Answer
A red band
Question 8
‘Accidents on monotonous roads (for example motorways) caused by fatigue accounts for:’
Answer
15-20% of accidents
Question 9
‘A cycle lane is marked by a solid white line. You must not drive or park in it:’
Answer
During its period of operation
Question 10
‘On motorways you should leave a gap between you and the car in front at least:’
Answer
4 metres or yard for each mph of your speed
Question 11
‘The survival rate of a pedestrian involved in a collision at 40mph is:’
Answer
5%
Question 12
‘Drivers of large goods vehicles, buses, coaches or vehicles towing a trailer on a motorway are not allowed to:’
Answer
Use the far right-hand lane
Question 13
‘Areas reserved for trams may have: Mark three answers’
Answer
White line markings
A different coloured surface
A different surface texture
Question 14
‘Contraflows are:’
Answer
Temporary systems where traffic travelling in the opposite direction shares the same carriageway
Question 15
‘Marker posts with a telephone symbol on a motorway are:’
Answer
100 metres apart (328 feet)
Question 16
‘Vehicles travelling at 70 mph use up to:’
Answer
30% more fuel than vehicles travelling at 50mph
Question 17
‘Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway?’
Answer
On the right-hand edge of the road
Question 18
‘The speed limit on a motorway if you are towing is:’
Answer
60mph
Question 19
‘You are in a collision with another moving vehicle. Someone is injured and your vehicle is damaged. Which FOUR of the following should you find out? Mark four answers’
Answer
Whether the driver owns the other vehicle involved
The other driver’s name, address and telephone number
The make and registration number of the other vehicle
The details of the other driver’s vehicle insurance
Question 20
‘You have a problem with your vehicle if it pulls to one side when you press:’
Answer
Your brake
Question 21
‘When accompanying a learner driver, you must be:’
Answer
Over 21 years old
Question 22
‘Avoid braking:’
Answer
On bends
Question 23
‘Skidding is mainly caused by:’
Answer
The driver
Question 24
‘Unbalanced wheels on a car may cause:’
Answer
The steering to vibrate
Question 25
‘Vehicles with bomb disposal experts may use:’
Answer
Flashing blue lights