The Official DVSA Theory Test for Car Drivers

by Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency

This publication is the official theory test book for car drivers, compiled by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. It contains multiple choice questions from the whole theory test question bank, with answers and explanations, dealing with topics such alertness and attitude, vehicle safety and handling, safety margins, hazard awareness, vulnerable road users, motorway rules and rules of the road, road and traffic signs, documents, accidents, and vehicle loading.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Education, Travel

512 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1996

Reviews

[Tan Markovic]

Boring THE HOUSE but I passed my test ✔😊✌

[Isabel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A gripping read...

[Charlie Waters · Rating 3 out of 5]

A ROLLERCOASTER RIDE OF EMOTION
UNPUTDOWNABLE
[I need to book some lessons now]

[Esme · Rating 5 out of 5]

10/10 passed can't complain

[Fifi]

I had to read this entire thing so yes I will be adding it to my read list

[Leo · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just break the law instead

[Zoe Hall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Let's hope I pass!

[Tamzin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very boring but I got 50/50 so I gave it an extra star.

[ada]

i hate my stupid life

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Did what you would expect. Star off for making me want to gouge out my eyes while it did it.

[Yuli Atta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Damn right I'm counting this towards my reading goal 😂

[Mickey Dubs · Rating 1 out of 5]

fucking shit

[Bethany]

Wouldn't normally log something like this but I am because I PASSED MY THEORY TEST!!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[keira · Rating 5 out of 5]

I PASSED FIRST TIME WHOOP

would recommend :)

[Kailin Abrahams · Rating 1 out of 5]

haha bosh

[Beth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I passed so something must have worked - 5*

A definite must-buy for all those ready to revise for their theory. It's packed with case studies and examples. It's also colour coded.

Yeah, it really helped but it wasn't the most thrilling read.

[Jo Coleman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the business! Very clear layout and explanations which make driving seem logical, rather than only a thing that ludicrously confident optimists can do. The extensive practice questions were genuinely useful. It also had some good jokes.

[Weronika · Rating 5 out of 5]

Boring but aye helped me pass my theory

[Mursal · Rating 1 out of 5]

no spoilers but lacks a lot of information

[Caitlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one took me a while to get through because it was much longer and I was really trying to take it all in and quiz myself after every section!!!

Wish me luck! My test is tomorrow and I'm still nervous!!!

[Cherryonion · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used the Theory 4 in 1 app for most of my revision and you don't need the separate Highway Code or Traffic Signs books if you get the full version. However I did find this book had some useful info at the beginning of each section that the app didn't cover. The questions came up in the practice tests, but weren't covered anywhere else so the book is good for that reason. The app has the hazard perception clips though, which is a must, so if you only pay for one, go for the app. I bought the book before I discovered the app so I used both, but the book is so much more expensive and the few pieces of additional info aren't worth the extra cost.

[Rosa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe I'm being harsh with my score. I didn't read this because I wanted to, I had to. However, it did get me through my test first time, and a majority of the questions I had was covered by this. So do I recommend it? Hell yes. But don't forget to pass it down to the next poor soul who is about to take their test.

[Charlotte Tracey · Rating 1 out of 5]

Ugh! FINALLY DONE!

[Mo F · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finished going through this book yesterday evening, and passed my theory test this morning, so a highly successful purchase!

[Raven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative and easy to follow.
The only negative I had was that the end of unit tests often included questions that had not been covered in the unit or earlier in the book instead it was then explained later on. Whilst I did manage to still do ok on these questions it seems a bit daft to include these questions before the reader has read about it.
The true result will be when I take my theory exam.

[Nzu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paired this book with the iPhone app and it’s helped me solidify the information into knowledge. I’ve got my theory test next week and I’m feeling more confident about it since reading this book. Only thing that could’ve been better, is on the question testing. If on the right hand side this had the answers there. As some of the little related descriptors didn’t always give you the answer.

[libs :p · Rating 5 out of 5]

Passed my theory with flying colours first time!!! And it’s all because of this book!

It breaks down everything you need to know for your theory into the 14 sections that they appear on the actual test and gives you numerous past paper questions for every section! It was so great and easy to use!!! I highly recommend!

[Jade Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

Incredibly useful resource in the lead up to taking my theory test, with clear information and examples for each section, then an end of chapter quiz. The section that had over 100 questions did make me weep internally but overall I enjoyed using this, the knowledge has boosted my driving confidence

[Richard Birt-Wiggins · Rating 3 out of 5]

It is absolutely no one’s fault that this is a very boring book. It is well written and does a good job of reiterating the key safety measures (you’ll be left in no doubt of what to do when approaching a level crossing). A lot of the information is very basic, but it has to all be in there otherwise it wouldn’t be safe.

[Abbie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a really helpful book and enabled me to pass my theory test first time.

Would highly recommend to anyone sitting their test. It is a bit expensive but you can always try find one second hand or sell it again after you have used it.