Time management on the theory test

You have 60 minutes for 45 questions. That gives a little over one minute per question, but some tasks require more time than others. Good time management is about knowing when to spend extra time and when to move on.

Time Allocation in Practice

Strategies for Effective Time Management

• Read the question thoroughly once instead of rushing to answer and having to read again. See also how to read theory questions .
• Mark difficult questions and move on. The test system allows you to flag questions you want to return to.
• Do not spend more than 2 minutes on one question in the first pass. If you can’t continue, mark it and move on.
• Answer what you know first – this builds confidence and ensures you get points for what you know.
• Keep an eye on the clock on the screen. Check the time after about every tenth question.

Question Types and Time Usage

Some tasks take longer than others:

Common Time Traps

• Dwelling on one question – it steals time from questions you can actually answer correctly
• Changing answers without reason – your first instinct is often correct
• Reading too fast – you overlook important details that change the answer. Read more about common mistakes .

Further Reading

• Theory test format and structure
• Common mistakes on the theory test
• How to read theory questions
• Practice with practical examples