What is the format of the Life in the UK Test and how is it marked?
The Life in the UK Test is 24 multiple-choice questions taken on a computer at an approved test centre. You get 45 minutes and need to answer 18 of 24 correctly (75%) to...
What you need to know
The Life in the UK Test is 24 multiple-choice questions taken on a computer at an approved test centre. You get 45 minutes and need to answer 18 of 24 correctly (75%) to pass. There is no paper and no oral part — every question is drawn from the official handbook.
Last reviewed as part of the UKRoute answer bank — always check the official links below before acting.
What to do, step by step
-
1
Book a slot at an approved test centre on GOV.UK and pay the £50 fee.
-
2
Arrive with the valid photo ID you booked with (passport, BRP or photo driving licence).
-
3
Take the on-screen, multiple-choice test — 24 questions, 45 minutes.
-
4
You get your result on the same day; 75% (18 of 24) is a pass.
GOV.UK sources
These pages are the authority — verify anything you're about to rely on.
Free UKRoute guides
Learn more with our step-by-step guides — no cost, no sign-up.
Related answers
More practical answers in the same area of UK life.