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Northern Ireland Rules.

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

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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 21 September 2026.