Theory & Hazard Perception Test:
You can study for the theory and hazard perception test whilst learning to drive or before, your instructor will be able to help you with this. The theory & hazard perception tests are separate tests but will be taken together the theory first then the hazard perception.
The theory test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions, it is computer based and you select your answers by touching the screen or by clicking the mouse button. You have 57 minutes to complete the test and you have to obtain 43 correct answers to pass.
The Hazard perception test is again carried out on a computer and will start this test after three minutes of completing the theory test. The test will contain 14 video clips each lasting about one minute. Each clip contains one or more various hazards and you have to respond to them by pressing the mouse button as soon as you see the hazard developing. There are 15 scoreable hazards in total. The earlier you respond the higher your score. A total of 75 points are available and you have to score at least 44 to pass, this pass rate increases for different tests.
Try our online Theory Test
Below are other links to Theory & Hazard perception tests and further information from the DSA.
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Further information about the theory test
Theory Test 2 Theory Test 3 Theory Test 4
Theory Test 5 Theory Test 6 Theory Test 7
Click here Further details on the Hazard Perception Test
Why not purchase our Theory & Hazard Perception CD-rom The CD-rom includes 4 hazard perception tests of 56 video clips, separate video clip showing how the hazards are calculated and the clips are of high quality and not from the DSA’s preview clips. | |
| The Theory tests section has questions on all the topics from the official DSA question bank and related to the Highway Code. This includes simulated Theory Tests made up from questions from each topic and all the questions from the DSA, ADI and Motorcycle question banks, so instructors to be etc can also use this. The new discs contain all the new questions and follow the new format of 50 questions The tests allow you to choose the questions, have hints and check answers each time. Click here for instructions on how to run the disc | Price £9.95 + postage and package . Ask your instructor for details or Buy now online via Credit card & Pay pal account |
Before you go to the test centre to sit your DSA theory test ensure that you have the correct documents, if not you could be turned away! to see what documents to take click here
If you are a learner driver you must take and pass your theory test before you book your practical test. If you already have a driving licence you might not have to take another theory test if you want to start driving a different vehicle. Click here for further details