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Pass your Irish driving theory test first time

Start practising for free with two categories, the road signs guide and a mock exam. Unlock all 853 questions and unlimited mocks for €7.99 until September 30, normally €12.99. There is no subscription.

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How it works

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Pick a category

Pick a category and start practising at your own pace. No account needed to begin.

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Answer with instant feedback

See exactly why each answer is right or wrong with clear explanations

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Track your weak areas

Your dashboard shows your accuracy per category so you know where to focus

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Simulate the real exam

Take a timed 40-question mock theory test in the real RSA exam format

FAQ

Common questions

There's a free tier and a one-time upgrade. Practise two full categories and the road signs guide with no account and no time limit, and take one mock exam once you create a free account so your result is saved. Premium unlocks all 853 questions, every category and unlimited mock exams for a single payment of €7.99 until September 30, normally €12.99. It's a one-off, not a subscription, so there's nothing recurring to cancel.

Our theory test questions are written to closely match the style, difficulty and topics of the official exam across all 5 categories. Theory Tester is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with the RSA or DTTS.

Our mock theory test mirrors the official Irish driving theory test format exactly: 40 multiple choice questions, 45 minutes and a pass mark of 35. The practical driving test that comes later is a separate in car exam booked through the RSA after you hold a learner permit.

Yes. All 853 questions cover the category B driver theory test, the test you sit before applying for a car learner permit in Ireland. The mock test uses the same 40-question, 45-minute format as the official exam.

The official car theory test gives you 45 minutes to answer 40 questions, and you need 35 correct to pass. Our free mock theory test follows the exact same RSA format.

Not for practice. You can practise immediately without signing up. The free mock exam does need a free account, so your result and weak areas are saved. An account also adds progress tracking and mock exam history.

Booking happens through theorytest.ie, the official DTTS service. Theory Tester is where you prepare before you book. Our full theory test guide covers the format, cost and test-day details.

Preparation

How to prepare for the driving theory test in Ireland

The driving theory test in Ireland is a computer-based exam that every new driver sits before applying for a first learner permit. The category B (car) test has 40 multiple-choice questions. You get 45 minutes and need 35 correct answers to pass. Questions are drawn from five official categories: Control of Vehicle, Legal Matters / Rules of the Road, Managing Risk, Safe and Responsible Driving and Technical Matters. Passing the driver theory test is the first step toward a learner permit and eventually, a full licence.

Good preparation follows a simple order. Begin with theory test practice by category so you can learn one topic at a time and read the explanation behind every answer you get wrong. Your results will show the gaps quickly. Spend extra time on your weakest categories before you move on. Fifteen minutes a day is enough to work through the whole question bank inside a few weeks. Short regular sessions also make the explanations stick far better than one long cram the night before.

Once your category scores are steady, move to full timed runs. Sitting practice mock tests for the category B test gets you used to the clock. A mock theory test in the real 40-question format also shows you what exam day actually feels like. Keep sitting them until you score 38 or higher every time. The pass mark is 35. That buffer means one hard question on the day won't rattle you.

When your mock scores sit reliably above the pass mark, you're ready to book through the official service. You'll need a PPS number and photo ID when you do. For fees and what happens after you pass, read the full theory test guide.

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