Driving Theory Test Apps (2026): 10 UK Apps Compared

Theory revision rarely fails for lack of material. It fails because learners cram the questions, pass the mocks, then lose marks on hazard perception, where timing matters as much as knowledge.

The apps below are listed alphabetically and in no particular order, and each description comes from the provider's own App Store listing, read this week. If you like a structured revision routine, my ChatGPT prompts for studying and revision can turn a topic you keep getting wrong into a quick quiz.

Driving theory test apps at a glance

I checked the free plan column on each provider's own App Store listing, as of Oct 2026. Yes means the page names a free plan, a free version, a free tier of questions, free membership or free listing. Trial only means a time-limited trial. Not stated means the page I read named neither, even where there's a download button or a button inviting you to start, so check the provider's own page before you sign up.

Tool	Type	Good for	Free plan
Car Driving Theory Test	Offline theory revision app	Revising offline, one topic at a time	Yes
Driving Theory by James May	Theory app with driving tips	A familiar voice and practical tips	Not stated
Driving Theory Test 4 in 1 Kit by Driving Test Success	All-in-one theory kit	One long-running kit for everything	Not stated
Driving Theory Test Kit 4 in 1 by Theory Test Revolution	Multi-licence theory kit	Learners in Northern Ireland too	Trial only
Driving Theory Test Kit by Deep River	Hazard-heavy theory kit	Lots of scored hazard clips	Not stated
Driving Theory Test Kit Car UK	Algorithm-led theory app	Smart question selection, free with ads	Yes
Learn UK Driving Theory Test	Multi-licence theory app	Car, bike, lorry, bus and instructor tests	Trial only
Official DVSA Theory Test Kit	Official publisher's theory kit	Material from the official publisher	Not stated
RAC Driving Theory Test Kit	Theory kit with free sample	Trying a free sample of questions	Yes
Theory Test Pro	Hazard perception trainer	Extra hazard clips beyond the official ones	Not stated

Ten driving theory test apps worth a look

Car Driving Theory Test

Best for: Commuters who revise on trains and buses with no signal and like to work through the question bank one topic at a time.

Driving Theory by James May

Best for: Fans of a friendly, familiar presenter who want official questions and clips plus practical driving tips alongside their revision.

Driving Theory Test 4 in 1 Kit by Driving Test Success

Best for: Learners who want one long-established kit covering questions, hazard clips and a short taste of virtual practical lesson videos.

Driving Theory Test Kit 4 in 1 by Theory Test Revolution

Best for: Anyone sitting the test in Northern Ireland as well as Great Britain, since this kit covers both and links a separate Highway Code app.

Driving Theory Test Kit by Deep River

Best for: Hazard perception worriers who want dozens of scored clips, including bad weather, night driving and motorway scenes, plus unlimited mocks.

Driving Theory Test Kit Car UK

Best for: Learners who want a free, ad-supported app that uses a learning algorithm to choose which questions to show them next.

Learn UK Driving Theory Test

Best for: Future professional drivers who may need more than one licence, as it covers car, motorcycle, lorry, bus and instructor theory tests together.

Official DVSA Theory Test Kit

Best for: Rule followers who want the kit from the DVSA's own official publisher, with a copy of The Highway Code included to revise from.

RAC Driving Theory Test Kit

Best for: Cautious learners who'd like to try a sample of practice questions for free before deciding, with road signs and markings practice built in.

Theory Test Pro

Best for: Nervous test takers who find hazard perception the harder half and want extra clips beyond the official ones to practise their timing.

Matching an app to how you learn

• Hazard perception is your weak spot: Theory Test Pro, Driving Theory Test Kit by Deep River.
• You'd like to try before committing: RAC Driving Theory Test Kit, Car Driving Theory Test.
• You'll sit the test in Northern Ireland: Driving Theory Test Kit 4 in 1 by Theory Test Revolution.
• You want the official publisher's kit: Official DVSA Theory Test Kit.
• You need more than a car licence: Learn UK Driving Theory Test.

What GOV.UK says about the two parts of the test

GOV.UK sets out the car theory test in two parts, and you must pass both. You have 57 minutes to answer 50 multiple-choice questions and need 43 to pass. Three of those questions are about a short, silent video clip of a normal driving situation.

The hazard perception part uses 14 video clips. Every clip has at least one developing hazard and one clip has 2. You score points for spotting a developing hazard as soon as it starts to happen, and you need 44 out of 75. Once you pass, your certificate number lasts for 2 years, so you'll need to pass your practical test in that time.

Why hazard perception catches people out

A developing hazard is something that would make you change speed or direction, like a pedestrian stepping towards the kerb. A parked car doing nothing isn't one. GOV.UK says you can score up to 5 points for each developing hazard and you won't lose points for a wrong click, but you'll score nothing on a clip if you click continuously or in a pattern. You also get one attempt at each clip.

That's why the number of hazard clips in an app matters more than the number of questions. Every app here mentions DVSA material in its listing, but the amount of hazard practice varies a lot, so practise clicking at the moment a hazard starts to develop.

A two-week revision plan that works

1. Days 1 to 3: read one topic a day in the app and answer its questions.
2. Days 4 to 7: switch to mixed mock tests and note the topics you miss.
3. Days 8 to 10: do ten hazard clips a day and watch how your timing improves.
4. Days 11 to 13: alternate full mocks with hazard clips in one sitting.
5. Day 14: one calm mock, then rest before the test.

What to check before you download

• DVSA licensed content. Look for wording that the questions and clips are licensed by the DVSA.
• Hazard clip count. More clips mean more practice at timing your clicks.
• Offline use. Handy if you revise on buses, trains or in a car park before a lesson.
• Your region. Northern Ireland learners should check the app covers their test.

Do you make theory test, learner driver or driving apps? Tool makers can ask to be considered for a featured place on this list.

My plain advice on driving theory test apps

Pick one app with plenty of hazard clips and stick with it, rather than hopping between five. Pass three full mocks in a row with room to spare before you book, and give hazard perception as much time as the questions.

Revising on a shoestring? My guide on how to find free exam study materials has more ideas for learners.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best app for the driving theory test?

There's no single answer: choose an app with DVSA licensed questions, plenty of hazard perception clips and mock tests.

What is the pass mark for the theory test?

GOV.UK lists 43 out of 50 for the multiple-choice questions and 44 out of 75 for hazard perception, and you must pass both.

Are there free driving theory test apps?

Some apps offer a free sample of questions or are free with adverts, so check the free plan column.

How many hazard perception clips are in the test?

There are 14 clips, each with at least one developing hazard and one clip with 2.

How long does a theory test pass last?

Your pass certificate number lasts for 2 years, so you need to pass your driving test in that time.

Do I lose points for clicking too much in hazard perception?

You don't lose points for a wrong click, but GOV.UK says you'll score nothing on a clip if you click continuously or in a pattern.

Can I revise for the theory test offline?

Yes, several apps say they work offline once installed, which suits revision on the move.