NEWS FLASH - Consultation of change to driving test (03/06/2008)

The Theory test

The Theory Test Fee:   £30.00

Book Theory test with DSA (click here)

Practise Theory Question(click Here)

This test consist of two parts; the multiple choice part and the hazard perception part. You need to pass both parts of the test to be successful. Once you have passed the theory test you can then apply to take your practical driving test.

Part one: Multiple choice Questions

Before the test starts you will be given instructions on how the test works.

You can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.

A question and several answer options will appear on screen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one answer.

You will be asked 50 questions in 57 minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.

 

Part Two: Hazard Perception

After a quick break you will then be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works.

The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you need to respond by clicking a button on the mouse.

You will be presented with a series of 14 video clips which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards.

To achieve a high score you will need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five.

You will not be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you will only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.

The pass mark for the car and motorcycle hazard perception part of the theory test is 44 out of 75.

Find out more about the theory test click here:  Driving-test-success.com