Preparing for the LGV/HGV theory test is easier when you separate it into its two Part 1 sections: multiple-choice questions and hazard perception. At the time this guide was checked, the multiple-choice test contained 100 questions, allowed 1 hour and 55 minutes and required 85 correct answers. The hazard-perception section had a pass mark of 67 out of 100.
This guide focuses on the Driver CPC Part 1 theory test in Great Britain. Always check your own test category and the current GOV.UK information before booking or revising.
Part 1a: Multiple-choice questions
You have 1 hour and 55 minutes to answer 100 questions. The pass mark is 85 out of 100.
You can flag questions and return to them. Use this feature strategically: answer the questions you know, flag the genuinely uncertain ones and reserve time for a calm second review.
Part 1b: Hazard perception
Hazard perception measures how quickly you identify a developing hazard. You can score up to five points for each developing hazard, with higher scores available for recognising it early.
The pass mark for the LGV/HGV hazard-perception section is 67 out of 100. You do not lose points simply for an incorrect click, but GOV.UK warns that continuous clicking or clicking in a pattern can result in no score for a clip.
Can the two sections be taken separately?
GOV.UK explains that the multiple-choice and hazard-perception tests can be booked and taken separately, but both must be passed to complete Part 1. Check the official booking guidance for the order, certificate rules and current deadlines that apply to you.
Subjects worth organising into revision groups
Avoid treating 100 questions as one giant subject. Divide your learning into clear groups:
- Vehicle checks, defects and roadworthiness
- Loading, securing loads and weight
- Braking, speed, following distance and vehicle handling
- Driver tiredness, concentration and wellbeing
- Motorways, tunnels and breakdown procedures
- Vulnerable road users and safe professional driving
- Incidents, emergencies and first response
- Documents, responsibilities and environmental driving
- Road signs, signals and restrictions
- Hazard perception
Your exact learning materials may organise the syllabus differently. The point is to identify the category behind every error so you can fix a weak area rather than memorise one answer.
How to use a 100-question quiz properly
- Complete it under timed conditions. Remove distractions and do not search for answers while the quiz is running.
- Record the reason for each mistake. Was it missing knowledge, rushed reading or confusion between two rules?
- Study the weak category. Read current official guidance and write the rule in your own words.
- Retest in smaller groups. Complete 10–25 questions on the weak subject.
- Repeat the full quiz later. Leave enough time between attempts to test memory rather than immediate recall.
A seven-day LGV/HGV revision cycle
| Day | Focus | Suggested task |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baseline | Take a mixed quiz and create a topic-based error log. |
| 2 | Vehicle and load | Review safety checks, defects, loading and vehicle stability. |
| 3 | Road craft | Study braking, speed, distance, bends, hills and motorway situations. |
| 4 | Professional responsibility | Review fatigue, vulnerable users, incidents and environmental driving. |
| 5 | Signs and hazards | Complete a focused road-sign quiz and hazard-perception practice. |
| 6 | Weak subjects | Use the error log to study the two lowest-scoring categories. |
| 7 | Timed retest | Repeat a full test under quiet, timed conditions and compare scores. |
Five mistakes to avoid
- Rushing the question: words such as “most”, “first”, “minimum” and “maximum” can change what is being asked.
- Ignoring explanations: a correct guess does not prove that the rule is understood.
- Using outdated material: check dates and compare important points with current GOV.UK guidance.
- Practising only multiple choice: hazard perception has its own pass mark and needs regular practice.
- Believing “real question” promises: independent quizzes are practice material and cannot guarantee what appears in a live test.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in the LGV/HGV multiple-choice theory test?
There are 100 questions. You have 1 hour and 55 minutes.
What is the pass mark?
The multiple-choice pass mark is 85 out of 100. The hazard-perception pass mark is 67 out of 100.
Are independent practice questions from the real test?
No such claim should be assumed. Use independent questions to practise applying the subjects and rules. GOV.UK also states that its free practice questions are based on the same topics but are not used in the real test.
Should I take a six-hour quiz in one sitting?
A long compilation can be useful for final revision or passive review, but shorter 20–25 question sessions make it easier to concentrate, review explanations and identify specific weaknesses.
Continue revising
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Official sources
Last fact-checked: 21 July 2026. Driving Theory Test Channel is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA or DVLA. This guide is educational and does not guarantee a test result.
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