Driving theory test information and tips.
The Test is split into two parts - the Multiple-Choice Theory Test, tests your knowledge of the highway code and attitude.
The Hazard Perception, Tests your ability to recognise Hazards are POTENTIAL STATIC and DEVELOPING hazards and measures your reaction time, this will be taught in the car on real roads.
Cd-roms are available from good book shops and are there for you to practice with on the computer.
Streetwize provide online theory training for you free of charge. Please call the office for your personal code on 01723 500 888
Theory Test Guidelines
Pass your theory test with our one on one theory test training - includes training sessions for
- The theory questions bank
- Hazard perception
- Show me tell me question bank
- Road sign revision exercise
Learner drivers and motorcyclists are required to pass a theory test and practical test before they can obtain a full licence. The theory test consists of 2 separate sections - multiple choice questions and hazard perception both must be taken at the same sitting. For cars and motorcycles a new test is now being used from 3rd September 2007, 50 questions takes 57 min's and you must score 43 out 50 to pass.
Your theory test is taken on a computer which is located at your local driving standards agency theory test centre, we will advise you where your closest centre is located. When you arrive you will need to report to reception so that your personal details can be registered so that a computer booth can be scheduled for you.
As we said earlier the theory is divided into 2 parts
Part 1 - Contains the Multiple Choice Questions
From 28 September 2009 some car and motorcycle multiple choice questions will be given as a case study.
You do not need to fear the computers at the test centre, there are instructions on how to use them for the test clearly shown and you even get to do some practice questions before you begin. Once you are ready to begin the test, then your 57 minutes will commence.
Subjects contained in this section of the test include
- The Highway Code
- Broader motoring subjects such as road signs
- The environment
- How to behave in an accident
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Part 2 - Hazard Perception
Following a breather of around 3 minutes after the end of the first section, the Hazard Perception section of the test will begin this will involve you watching 14 video mini-clips and identifying hazards that will require you to take action.
Tip: You will be shown a tutorial video, this uses sample footage.
You will see 14 video min-clips, each lasting about a minute.
The mini-clips will show various types of hazards, such as
For each evolving hazard you will be required to take various forms of action, such as changing speed or direction.
How you respond to each hazard is by a simple press of the mouse button as soon as you decide to take action, from the clues in the clip.
Tip: The earlier that you respond to each incident, the higher your score.
You can score up to 5 marks on each hazard and the test contains 15 hazards. The requirements to pass this part of the test, you presently need to score 44 out of 75. Please note that the pass mark changes periodically - we will advise you should this change. Once you have completed both sections of the test you will return to the waiting room where you are given your results. You will need to pass both sections of the test to achieve a pass at the same test sitting.
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