This section is designed to provide you with all the
information you need to know about the Driving Theory Test and Hazard Perception Test.
The multiple choice section consists of
50 questions
which you will be required to answer in 57 minutes. This part of the test requires you to
answer the questions by touching the correct box on the actual computer screen. The system
is very easy to use and before you actually start the test, you have the option of a 15
minute practice session before the real test begins.
Throughout the test you have the option to flag any questions that you would like to come
back to a bit later on. So when you've reached question 50 you can go back to any that
you've flagged. Also make sure you use all the time available to go over all the questions
again just in case you've made any obvious mistakes. The PASS MARK for this section is
43 out of 50.
When you have finished the multiple choice section you can have a 3 minute break before
the Hazard Perception section starts.
Don't
forget these!
When taking your driving theory test
you will need to ensure you take your provisional license, if this is not a photo license
a form of identification, i.e. passport, will also be needed along with your appointment
card. Don't leave home without them, else you will not be able to do the test!
What's
this Hazard Test!
The hazard perception element of the
Driving Theory Test was introduced by the The Driving Standards Agency (D.S.A.) on 14th
November 2002. This new test will be taken at the same time as the theory test and will
take about an extra 20 minutes. The object is to identify up to 15 hazards as quickly as
possible from 14 video clips (out of a possible 200 video clips available to the D.S.A.),
and you will have to pass this before being let loose on the practical test.
Before the real Hazard perception test begins you have a tutorial which shows what you
need to do for the test, and after if required you can repeat this tutorial one more time
only.
The test requires you to spot the hazards in the clips by clicking on the mouse button as
soon as you see the hazard develop. The earlier you spot the hazard the higher your score
will be. A hazard is anything that could cause you, the driver to change speed or
direction. The Pass Mark for this section is 44 out of 75.
