You
must pass the Theory Test before you can apply for the Pratical Test. You cannot
apply for the Theory Test until you have aquired your provisional driving licence.
You do not need to have passed your Theory Test before starting your driving lessons.
The Theory Test is a computerised test usually taken at the centre nearest to
your home. There are two parts to the Theory Test, a multiple choice test and
a hazard perception test. You have to pass both parts to obtain your Theory certificate.
Before each section you will be given time to practice using the computer equipment
and staff will be available to help if you have any problems or questions.
In the multiple choice test questions will appear on the computer screen one
at a time and you select the answers simply by touching the screen. You can return
to any of the questions later and change the answers if you want to. There are
35 questions in the test and you need to answer 30 correctly to pass. You are
allowed 40 minutes for this part of the Theory Test.
The second part of
the test, the 'Hazard Perception Test', comprises a series of 14 video clips chosen
at random from a selection of 200. This test, assesses your ability to identify
potential driving hazards as they develop. The 'Hazard Perception Test' will take
approximately 15 minutes.You
will be given your results for the tests before you leave the test centre - remember,
you need to pass both the Multiple Choice Test and Hazard Perception Test in the
same session to gain your certificate.
The current cost of the Theory test
is £20.50
For more information & to book your theory test online,
go to http://www.dsa.gov.uk/ and click Theory
Tests.
