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The Theory Test is made up of a Multiple-Choice part and a Hazard Perception part and you need to pass both parts to pass the theory test.
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The Multiple Choice part starts with instructions on how it works and you have the option of doing a practice session. When the test begins a question and several answers will appear on the screen and you have to select the correct answer, some questions may require more than one answer. You can move between questions and ‘flag’ questions that you want to come back to later on in the test.
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Time allowed for the Multiple Choice is 57 minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.
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The Hazard Perception part starts with a short video clip on how it works. When the test starts you will be shown a series of video clips on a computer screen and these clips will feature every day road scenes that contain at least one developing hazard but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards. A developing hazard is something that may result in you having to take some action, maybe changing speed or direction.
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There are 14 video clips with 15 developing hazards and the pass mark is 44 out of 75.
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Watch the theory test video Here.
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The earlier you notice a developing hazard and make a response the higher you will score and the most you can score for each developing hazard is five points. In order to get a high score you need to:
- respond to the developing hazard during the early part of it’s development
- press the mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing
Remember if you click continuously or in a pattern during a clip a message will appear at the end to tell you that you have scored zero for that particular clip. When you have answered all the questions you will not be able to review any of your answers to the Hazard Perception test.
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Think of a parked car at the side of the road. When you first see it it’s just a parked car. If you respond at this point you wouldn’t score anything but you wouldn’t lose any marks.
As you get closer to the car you notice that it’s right hand indicator starts to flash and this makes you think that the driver of the car is going to move away. This hazard is now developing and a response at this point would score points.
The indicator coming on is a sign that the car has changed from a potential hazard to a developing hazard. As you get closer to the car you will probably see it start to move away from the side of the road and again you should make another response at this point.
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purchase or borrow a theory test and hazard perception DVD and book when studying your theory test always take note of the areas that you find difficult and spend extra time on those areas wait until you have taken at least 10 driving lessons before taking your theory test as this will get you used to road markings, road signs and will benefit you significantly on the hazard perception part of the test ensure that you read the questions and answers very carefully as some of the questions may seem obvious this way you are sure that you have chosen the correct answer if you have any time left ensure that you have completed all the questions and review any that you are unsure about
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You must bring both parts of your driving licence (photocard and paper counterpart).
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If you have an old style paper licence you must take your signed driving licence and you must also take your valid passport.
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