THEORY

The theory test is made up of a multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception section. 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 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

Before the test starts you’ll be given instructions on how it works..

You can choose to do a practice session of multiple-choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.

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.

Some questions will be given as a case study. The case study will give you a short story that 5 questions will be based on and focus on real life examples and experiences you may encounter when you’re driving.

The multiple-choice part lasts for 57 minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.

After the multiple-choice part you can choose to have a break of up to 3 minutes before the hazard perception part starts.

HAZARD PERCEPTION

Before you start the hazard perception, you will be shown a short video clip.

You’ll then be shown a series of 14 video clips on a computer screen. The clips feature everyday road scenes and contain at least one ‘developing hazard’ - but one of the clips will feature 2 ‘developing hazards’

HAZARD PERCEPTION TEST SCORING

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 5 points.

To get a high score you need to respond to the developing hazard as soon as you see it starting.

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.

You won’t be able to review your answers.

The pass mark for cars and motorcycles is 44 out of 75.

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