Theory test

The DSA provides help with language or other special needs when taking the theory test:

• For car and motorcycle candidates, headsets are available to listen to the test being read in one of a number of languages. For details, see www.dsa.gov.uk.
• Large goods vehicle drivers and passenger-carrying vehicle drivers can use a headset to listen to the test being read in English or Welsh.
• For all candidates, headsets are available to listen to the test being read in English, to help those with dyslexia or other reading difficulties.
• An on-screen video of the test being signed in British Sign Language is available for car and motorcycle candidates who are deaf or have other hearing difficulties.

If you have other needs, which aren't mentioned here, you can apply to have longer than the standard time of 40 minutes to take the multiple-choice part of the test. To find out more about special help available with theory tests, contact the DSA by emailing theory.test@dsa.gsi.gov.uk.