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How the UK car theory test works
| Part | What happens | To pass |
|---|---|---|
| Multiple choice | 50 questions in 57 minutes | 43 out of 50 |
| Hazard perception | Video clips: click when you see a developing hazard | You must pass both parts |
- You need a provisional driving licence to book.
- You can usually take it from your 17th birthday.
- Booking the car theory test costs £23 on GOV.UK.
Is there a Somali version of the test?
No. In Great Britain the test is in English or Welsh. When you book, you can ask to hear the questions through headphones in English or Welsh. If you have a reading difficulty, you can send proof and ask for extra support, such as extra time. Read the details on GOV.UK.
That's why the smartest way to prepare is English first, Somali underneath: you understand the rule in your own language and you learn to recognise the English words you'll see on the day.
A simple 4-week plan
- Week 1: road signs. Learn shapes and colours first: circles give orders, triangles warn, rectangles inform.
- Week 2: topics. Work through the topics one by one (for example Alertness, Attitude, Safety margins, Rules of the road) and read every explanation.
- Week 3: key English words. Keep a list of the English words you didn't know, such as overtake, give way and stopping distance, with the Somali next to them.
- Week 4: mock tests. Do full 50-question mocks in 57 minutes. Aim for 45+ before you book, then review every mistake.
Tip: read The Highway Code a little every day. Our questions are written from it.
How Imtixaan helps
- Every question in English with Somali underneath, and a Soomaali button to hide it when you're ready.
- Practice by topic with explanations in both languages.
- Road sign flashcards with the English name and Somali meaning.
- Timed 50-question mock tests with a 43 pass mark, and a saved list of your mistakes.
Practise in English and Somali
Imtixaan for iPhone and Android: 240+ questions, mock tests and road signs.