The Driving Theory Test Training

The theory test is made up of a multiple-choice part and a hazard perception part. You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test.

If you pass one part and fail the other you'll fail the whole test, and you'll need to take both parts again. The questions in the multiple choice test will depend on the category of vehicle you are hoping to get a licence for. For example, a motorcycle theory test will contain questions that don't appear in any other test.

For the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles, but the pass mark is different for them.

Multiple Choice - A question and several possible answers will appear on a computer screen - you have to select the correct answer. Some questions may need more than one answer. You can move between questions and 'flag' questions that you want to come back to later in the test.

You have 57 minutes to complete this test and must score a minimum of 43 out of 50 to pass this test.

After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts.

Hazard Perception

Before you start the hazard perception part, you'll be shown a short video clip about how it works. You'll then be shown a series of video clips on a computer screen.
The clips will:

• feature everyday road scenes
• 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, such as changing speed or direction.

The earlier you notice a developing hazard and make a response, the higher you will score. The most you can score for each developing hazard is five points.
To get a high score you need to:

• respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development
• press the mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing

You WILL NOT be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test

If you click continuously or in a pattern during a clip a message will appear at the end. It will tell you that you have scored zero for that particular clip.

The difference between a potential and developing hazard:

When you get closer to the car, you notice that its right-hand indicator starts to flash. This would make you think that the driver of the car is going to move away. The hazard is now developing and a response at this point would score marks.

The indicator coming on is a sign that the car has changed from a potential hazard into a developing hazard. When you get closer to the car, you'll probably see it start to move away from the side of the road. You should make another response at this point.

You have 14 video clips lasting about one minute and must score a minimum of 44 out of 75 to pass this test

At the end of your theory test - If you pass your theory test, you'll get a pass certificate. You'll need this when you book and take your practical test, so it's important that you keep it safe.
Your theory test pass certificate runs out after two years of passing your test. If you have not passed your practical test by then, you'll need to take and pass the theory test again.

The price of the theory test is £31.00. FREE theory loan service of all necessary training material

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