Skip advert
Advertisement

Changes to theory test

Answers to theory test questions will no longer be published as part of a crackdown on driving standards

Theory test

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) will no longer publish answers for the multiple-choice theory exam as part of a crackdown on poor driving standards.

The answers have previously been published in a book, fuelling fears that candidates were just learning by rote without gaining an understanding of the theory behind the questions.

Advertisement - Article continues below

As of Monday this week, this practice has come to an end. It means students will need to read the Highway Code and work out the answers for themselves.

The change comes 15 months after the practical exam was modified to include 10 minutes of “independent driving”, where candidates must navigate their way to a local landmark using road signs, rather than just following turn-by-turn instructions from the examiner.

Road Safety Minister Mike Penning said: "By bringing a stop to publication of theory test questions and answers we aim to encourage candidates to prepare by learning each topic area thoroughly, rather than just memorising the answers.

"The intention is to improve candidates' knowledge and understanding of driving theory, so that they are more able to retain and apply it when they are on the road."  

Skip advert
Advertisement
Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment
Xiaomi YU7 - front cornering

New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment

BMW or Mercedes would do anything to keep the new Xiaomi YU7 from sale in the UK and Europe, and this is why
Road tests
14 Jul 2025
The Electric Car Grant is here: Government's new £3,750 EV discount in detail
Auto Express creative director Darren Wilson charging the Lexus RZ

The Electric Car Grant is here: Government's new £3,750 EV discount in detail

The government has set out its plan to help reduce the cost of affordable EVs by introducing a new £3,750 Electric Car Grant for new EVs sold under £3…
News
16 Jul 2025
New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range
MG IM5 - Goodwood front

New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range

The all-electric IM5 brings new technology and design to the MG line-up
News
10 Jul 2025