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What's in the test?
The Theory Test
The Theory Test changed in 2002, it now comprises of two
elements: Multiple Choice and Hazard Perception.
In the Multiple Choice section you are asked
50 questions. You must answer 43 of these correctly to pass. There are many publications available to help you with this section, we recommend that you only purchase material that is approved by the D.S.A., such as The Highway Code, The Official Theory Test for Drivers, The Driving Manual, Know Your Traffic Signs etc.
The Hazard Perception Test consists of 14 video clips in which there are 15 Developing
Hazards. You must identify all 15 hazards to pass this element. There are few means of doing homework for this part of the
test. However, during your driving lessons you will be actively encouraged to identify hazards well in
advance by your Instructor. We are also able to help you with this part at one of our Training Sessions.
You must pass both parts of the Test in one 'sitting' otherwise you will have to re-take both parts of the Theory Test.
We have devised a classroom course to help with both parts of the Theory test,
producing some excellent results from candidates.
The national pass rate is around
50%. Candidates who have taken our classroom course, however, have a pass rate in excess of 90%. We therefore strongly recommend the course to all
our pupils.
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The Practical Test
Following the change to the Practical Test in 2003, candidates will now be asked
2 'show-and-tell' car safety questions at the start of the Test.
These questions are designed so the candidate can demonstrate a basic knowledge of vehicle safety.
Candidates may be asked about:- tyres, braking system, engine coolant, windscreen washer fluid, lights, oil or steering.
The driving part of the Test lasts for approximately 45 minutes and the Examiner will try to encompass as many different road types as time and route will allow.
The Test is marked on Form 'DL25'. Candidates always begin the Test with a 'clean sheet' and will only be marked if they commit an error.
Candidates are allowed to commit 15 errors which are considered to be minor in nature, these errors are called driving faults.
Candidates must not commit any errors which are considered to be serious or dangerous. Any fault in either of these categories will result in failure of the Test. If too many errors are committed in the dangerous category, or an error occurs which is regarded as very dangerous, the Test may be terminated
early in the interests of public safety.
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