The Test Proper

One for motorcycles, cars, mopeds, tractors and work vehicles (Licence Categories A, B, M and W) and two others, one for heavy goods vehicles (Licence Category C) and one for buses (Licence Category D).
There are 40 questions in the test and candidates have to answer 35 questions correctly to be successful. You have 45 minutes to answer the 40 questions in the test.
The test is taken using a touch screen computerised system. Candidates select their answers by touching the computer screen. A practice session can be undertaken before you take the actual test so that you can get used to the system. You don't need to be computer literate in any way.
If you have any difficulty with reading, there is a 'voice over' option that will read out the questions to you. Appropriate pictures or colours will indicate the different answers on the screen and you select your answer by touching the picture or colour.
If you wish to complete your test through Irish, this can be facilitated at your test centre and during your test.
If you make a mistake or change your mind, you can cancel your answer. If you want to skip a question, you can come back and answer it at the end of your test. At the end of the test, you can review all your answers and if you wish, change them.
The test is scored automatically and results are made available to you immediately. You will receive a pass certificate for your theory test at the test centre.