Free HGV Theory Test Practice
32 questions covering the LGV theory test and Driver CPC syllabus. Weights and loading, drivers’ hours and tachographs, braking and coupling, and CPC, documents and road safety. The pass mark is 85%.
15 minutes, 32 questions
Four sections covering the LGV and CPC question topics.
The real 85% pass mark
The official test needs 85 out of 100. We apply the same bar.
Full section breakdown
Tachographs or coupling? See exactly where you are weak.
What does it take to drive an HGV professionally?
Becoming a professional lorry driver in the UK involves several stages, and the theory test is only the first. You need the LGV theory test (100 multiple-choice questions, 85 correct to pass, plus hazard perception at 67 out of 100), then Driver CPC Module 2 (case studies), the practical driving test, and Driver CPC Module 4 (a practical demonstration).
After qualifying you must complete 35 hours of periodic CPC training every five years to keep your Driver Qualification Card valid. Driving professionally without a valid DQC is an offence for both driver and operator.
Why this is worth doing
The UK has had a persistent shortage of qualified HGV drivers, and it remains one of the few well-paid skilled careers you can enter in a few months without a degree. The theory element is where most candidates stall — not because it is conceptually hard, but because it contains a large volume of specific numbers: hours limits, weight limits, rest periods and speed limits that simply have to be learned.
What this practice test covers
Thirty-two questions across the four areas that matter most: vehicle weights, dimensions and loading (including bridge strikes and load security), drivers’ hours and tachographs, vehicle safety, braking and coupling (air brakes, retarders, trailer procedures) and Driver CPC, documents and road safety.
How your score is interpreted
We apply the official 85% threshold to a 32-question test, so 27 correct is the equivalent pass mark:
The section that fails most candidates
Drivers’ hours and tachographs is where most people lose marks, and it is pure memorisation: 4.5 hours driving before a 45-minute break, 9 hours daily driving (10 twice a week), 11 hours daily rest, 56 hours weekly driving, records kept for the current day plus 28 days. None of it is intuitive and all of it is examinable. Learn these numbers cold before anything else — and note that falsifying tachograph records is a criminal offence, not an administrative slip.
The safety point that matters most on the road
Left turns are the single most dangerous manoeuvre a lorry makes in urban areas, because cyclists and pedestrians disappear into the nearside blind spot. It is heavily examined for a reason, and it is the knowledge most likely to matter after you qualify.
Frequently asked questions
No. This is an independent practice test built by Quizinq for study purposes. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by the DVSA. The official LGV theory test and Driver CPC modules must be booked through GOV.UK.
You need 85 out of 100 multiple-choice questions — 85% — plus 67 out of 100 on hazard perception. Both parts must be passed.
A professional qualification separate from your licence. You pass Modules 2 and 4 initially, then complete 35 hours of periodic training every five years to keep your Driver Qualification Card valid.
No. Driving professionally without one can result in a fine and prosecution, for both the driver and the operator. See all our quizzes.
Typically a few months, depending on training availability and test waiting times. It remains one of the fastest routes into a well-paid skilled trade.