Driving Tests & Theory
How many questions are in the Northern Ireland car theory test?
The multiple-choice part has 50 questions and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.
For the Northern Ireland car theory test, the multiple-choice section contains 50 questions and you need at least 43 correct answers to pass that part.
The theory test also includes hazard perception, and both parts must be passed in the same sitting.
The 50-question multiple-choice section is only one half of the theory test. Hazard perception is assessed separately, and both parts have to be passed in the same test sitting.
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nidirect - Taking the theory test
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nidirect - About the driving theory test
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25 September 2026
