THEORY AND HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST
Before you can book a practical driving test you have to take take a theory test and hazard perception test (HPT)
The maximum time allowed to complete the multiple choice questions part of the test will be 57 minutes and candidates will need to achieve a pass mark of at least 43 correct responses out of 50
The test comprises of 45 questions and multiple answers and five further questions based on a 'case study' - you will be set a short scenario/story and will be asked five questions about it
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE DSA VIDEO ON THE THEORY-HAZARD TEST:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL6b4eS3xDY
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The current pass rate is around 63%
The fee is £31 - payable to the DSA
IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must take the correct documentation with you when attending your theory test as the test may be cancelled and you will lose your fee. Please read the confirmation letter or e.mail for full details!
I can supply at a cost of just £10 a new drivers starter pack which consists of:
HIGHWAY CODE - latest edition
FULL 1000 THEORY TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWER SHEETS IN A MOCK TEST FORMAT
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From September 1st 2011, the theory test section regarding the 'case study' is being made more difficult which will prompt pupils to study more within this aspect of the test.
The Driving Standards Agency has also announced it will stop publishing theory test questions from
1st January 2012.
Currently provisional drivers can go through and memorise the questions and answers used in the theory test, which the DSA doesn't feel helps them to learn the principles behind them.
New questions will be introduced in 2012 that will check whether learners actually understand the rules of the road.
Junior Transport Minister Mike Penning said: "The driving theory test should help to prepare drivers for real life on the road - good driving is not just about vehicle-handling skills, but also about having the knowledge and understanding of safe driving theory.
"No longer publishing these questions and answers will mean that successful candidates will have to understand the theory rather than simply memorising answers."
Learners will still have access to practice questions that will not be used in the theory test.
HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST(HPT)
The hazard perception part is introduced by a short tutorial
video that explains how the test works and gives you the
chance to see a sample clip. This will help you understand
what you need to do.
You will be shown a series of driving scenes, seen from
a driver’s point of view. Each clip will contain one or more
hazards filmed in a variety of different situations. You should
respond by pressing the button as soon as you see a
hazard developing.
At the end of the theory test you will be given a score for
each part. To pass the multiple choice part you must answer
at least 43 questions correctly, and for learner car drivers
and motorcyclists the pass mark for the hazard perception
part is 44 out of 75.
You will need to pass both of these at the same sitting. If you fail one of the parts you will have to take the whole test again.
FREE HIGHWAY CODE!
Without doubt The Highway Code is a wealth of information to prepare you for your driving test and you can view it here for free!
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/index.htm
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