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Theory and Hazard Perception Test
The Theory Test consists of 50 multiple choice questions to be answered within 57 minutes
At least 43 questions must be answered correctly to pass
The Hazard Perception Test follows on immediately after you complete The Theory Test
The test consists of watching 14 video clips, each lasting approximately 1 minute, and identifying 15 hazards. (14 videos with 1 hazard and 1 video with 2 hazards)
Each video is filmed from the viewpoint of the driver, driving along the road
As you watch each video you will see various “hazards” (eg parked cars, side roads, driveways),
But the “hazards” that you will be scored on are all “Developing Hazards”
For example seeing a child move across the pavement, behind a parked car and out into the road.
This takes a few seconds to fully develop, and the earlier you click the computer mouse to show that you have seen a hazard the higher you score
As each Hazard takes a few seconds to develop the test is aimed to test NOT your reactions but your anticipation
Each Hazard has a maximum score of 5 points if you identify it early, decreasing to 0 points if you identify it to late.
There are 15 Hazards so the maximum possible score is 75 points, and the pass mark is 44 points
The Theory & The Hazard Perception Tests must both be passed on the same occasion
Preparing for The Theory Test
The questions in the Theory Test are based on three books:-
The Theory Test consists of 50 multiple choice questions to be answered within 57 minutes
At least 43 questions must be answered correctly to pass
The Hazard Perception Test follows on immediately after you complete The Theory Test
The test consists of watching 14 video clips, each lasting approximately 1 minute, and identifying 15 hazards. (14 videos with 1 hazard and 1 video with 2 hazards)
Each video is filmed from the viewpoint of the driver, driving along the road
As you watch each video you will see various “hazards” (eg parked cars, side roads, driveways),
But the “hazards” that you will be scored on are all “Developing Hazards”
For example seeing a child move across the pavement, behind a parked car and out into the road.
This takes a few seconds to fully develop, and the earlier you click the computer mouse to show that you have seen a hazard the higher you score
As each Hazard takes a few seconds to develop the test is aimed to test NOT your reactions but your anticipation
Each Hazard has a maximum score of 5 points if you identify it early, decreasing to 0 points if you identify it to late.
There are 15 Hazards so the maximum possible score is 75 points, and the pass mark is 44 points
The Theory & The Hazard Perception Tests must both be passed on the same occasion
Preparing for The Theory Test
The questions in the Theory Test are based on three books:-
Highway Code
The Stationery Office
Know Your Traffic Signs
The Stationery Office
Driving: The Essential Skills
The Stationery Office
The Official Guide to Hazard Perception
(DVD)
(DVD)
The Stationery Office
Driving Test Success: All Tests
(Includes Theory Questions)
(DVD or CD-ROM)
(Includes Theory Questions)
(DVD or CD-
Focus
Driving Test Success: Hazard Perception
(DVD or CD-ROM)
(DVD or CD-
Focus
There are also a lot of question and answer books, to check that you have learnt and understood what you have been reading
Do not try to just learn the questions and answers.
This might result in you knowing the answer to the question, but not understand it, or knowing anything else about the subject.
Learning well will help your practical lessons, and enable you to drive safely after you pass your test
Preparing for Hazard Perception Test
Publications that might help you to prepare for the Hazard Perception Test include:-
Do not try to just learn the questions and answers.
This might result in you knowing the answer to the question, but not understand it, or knowing anything else about the subject.
Learning well will help your practical lessons, and enable you to drive safely after you pass your test
Preparing for Hazard Perception Test
Publications that might help you to prepare for the Hazard Perception Test include:-
The best way to prepare for The Hazard Perception Test is to use these publications in conjunction with Practical Driving Lessons, so that you can develop your Hazard Perception skills in car, this will help with the “on screen” test, and also obviously help your driving skills as well.