Northern Ireland theory revision

Northern Ireland Rules.

NI-specific learner, DVA, GDL, R-plate and test-booking rules that generic GB revision material may not cover properly.

72 PureCar practice questionsFree 10-question topic test

What you need to know

  • DVA rather than DVSA administers NI tests
  • GDL begins from 1 October 2026
  • NI provisional-licence requirements
  • R-plate transition rules
  • NI practical and theory-test booking rules

Common mistakes

  • Using Great Britain guidance as if it always applies in NI
  • Missing GDL transition dates
  • Confusing old amber R rules with the new system
  • Using third-party booking sites unnecessarily

How to revise it

  • Use current nidirect and DfI sources
  • Check dates carefully because rules are changing
  • Use the PureCar GDL checker
  • Recheck rules close to your test date

Example PureCar questions

Use these as explanations, then take the randomised topic test.

How many multiple-choice questions are in the current NI car theory test?

Answer: 50

The current car and motorcycle multiple-choice test contains 50 questions.

NI theory practice: How many multiple-choice questions are in the current NI car theory test?

Answer: 50

The current car and motorcycle multiple-choice test contains 50 questions.

Test your knowledge: How many multiple-choice questions are in the current NI car theory test?

Answer: 50

The current car and motorcycle multiple-choice test contains 50 questions.

Which answer is safest and correct? How many multiple-choice questions are in the current NI car theory test?

Answer: 50

The current car and motorcycle multiple-choice test contains 50 questions.

Before your Northern Ireland test, make sure you know this: How many multiple-choice questions are in the current NI car theory test?

Answer: 50

The current car and motorcycle multiple-choice test contains 50 questions.

How many correct answers are needed to pass the current NI car theory multiple-choice test?

Answer: 43 out of 50

The current multiple-choice pass mark is 43 out of 50.

Practice material is independently written by PureCar and linked to Northern Ireland official guidance where appropriate. Checked 22 September 2026.
Northern Ireland learner guide

Revise Northern Ireland Rules for the Northern Ireland theory test

NI-specific learner, DVA, GDL, R-plate and test-booking rules that generic GB revision material may not cover properly.

Use the explanations and practice questions together. The aim is to understand why an answer is correct so you can apply the rule in a different situation during the real test.

Useful points to focus on
  • DVA rather than DVSA administers NI tests
  • GDL begins from 1 October 2026
  • NI provisional-licence requirements
  • R-plate transition rules
  • NI practical and theory-test booking rules

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