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The official syllabus · 14 topics · 709 free questions

# The 14 DVSA theory test topics

Your 50 test questions are drawn from these categories — revise all of them.

Quick answer

The DVSA car theory test draws its 50 multiple-choice questions from 14 official topics, from Alertness to Vulnerable Road Users. The DVSA doesn't publish per-topic counts, so balanced revision across all 14 beats question-spotting. Each topic below links to its guide and free practice questions.

[

Alertness

- **QUESTIONS:** 40 FREE
- **COVERS:** OBSERVATION, DISTRACTION & TIREDNESS

](/theory-test/alertness/)[

Attitude

- **QUESTIONS:** 45 FREE
- **COVERS:** COURTESY, TAILGATING & ROAD RAGE

](/theory-test/attitude/)[

Essential Documents

- **QUESTIONS:** 35 FREE
- **COVERS:** LICENCE, INSURANCE, MOT & TAX

](/theory-test/essential-documents/)[

Hazard Awareness

- **QUESTIONS:** 54 FREE
- **COVERS:** SPOTTING HAZARDS, DRINK & DRUGS

](/theory-test/hazard-awareness/)[

Incidents, Accidents & Emergencies

- **QUESTIONS:** 50 FREE
- **COVERS:** BREAKDOWNS & FIRST AID

](/theory-test/incidents-accidents-emergencies/)[

Motorway Rules

- **QUESTIONS:** 55 FREE
- **COVERS:** SMART MOTORWAYS, LANES & LIMITS

](/theory-test/motorway-rules/)[

Other Types of Vehicle

- **QUESTIONS:** 35 FREE
- **COVERS:** LORRIES, BUSES, TRAMS & TRACTORS

](/theory-test/other-types-of-vehicle/)[

Road & Traffic Signs

- **QUESTIONS:** 90 FREE
- **COVERS:** ROAD & TRAFFIC SIGNS

](/theory-test/road-and-traffic-signs/)[

Rules of the Road

- **QUESTIONS:** 70 FREE
- **COVERS:** SPEED LIMITS, JUNCTIONS & PARKING

](/theory-test/rules-of-the-road/)[

Safety & Your Vehicle

- **QUESTIONS:** 55 FREE
- **COVERS:** TYRES, LIGHTS & SEAT BELTS

](/theory-test/safety-and-your-vehicle/)[

Safety Margins

- **QUESTIONS:** 45 FREE
- **COVERS:** SAFETY MARGINS

](/theory-test/safety-margins/)[

Vehicle Handling

- **QUESTIONS:** 50 FREE
- **COVERS:** SKIDS, WEATHER & NIGHT DRIVING

](/theory-test/vehicle-handling/)[

Vehicle Loading

- **QUESTIONS:** 25 FREE
- **COVERS:** VEHICLE LOADING

](/theory-test/vehicle-loading/)[

Vulnerable Road Users

- **QUESTIONS:** 60 FREE
- **COVERS:** PEDESTRIANS, CYCLISTS & HORSES

](/theory-test/vulnerable-road-users/)

## How do you practise all 14 topics at once?

The [free mock theory test](/mock-theory-test/) mixes questions across topics, exactly like the real 50-question test.

[Start the free mock test](/mock-theory-test/)