Pass your driving theory test
Once you’ve got your provisional driving licence, taking your driving theory test is the next step towards driving freedom. If driving tests stress you out, don’t panic, with the right preparation and attitude, you can do it.
What does the driving theory test contain?
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) driving theory test has two parts:
- Multiple-choice questions and answers
- Hazard perception – a video test where you need to spot potential driving hazards.
You need to pass both parts of your DSA driving theory test. You can then apply to take your practical driving test.
DSA’s information can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/Motoring.
>>How to book your driving theory test.
What to expect on driving theory test day
The DSA have produced a very useful video explaining what documents you need to take with you, and what to expect, when you arrive at the driving theory test centre:
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Getting ready for your driving theory test
You can’t book your driving practical test until you have passed your DSA driving theory test. So time to start studying.
Remember, there are two parts to the driving theory test, multiple-choice and hazard perception:
DSA theory test part 1: multiple-choice
You will be asked 50 multiple-choice questions (randomly picked from a pool of 964 questions). You must answer 43 questions correctly to pass.
Practice DSA theory multiple-choice tests
Why not try out two free multiple-choice practice tests (2 x 50 questions)?
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FirstTimeDriver has partnered with OnlineTheoryTests (a website created by approved driving instructors) to offer you some great discounts on their extensive multiple-choice driving theory practice tests.
The tests include the entire DSA 964 question bank. There is also a useful ‘Dashboard’ tool that highlights which sections you need to polish up on.
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DSA theory test part 2: hazard perception
The hazard perception part of the DSA theory test, examines your awareness of potential hazards (or dangers) as you drive. Most candidates find this the most difficult part of their driving theory test.
About the hazard perception test
In this part of the DSA theory test, you will be shown 14 clips with 15 possible hazards to spot (one clip has two hazards). A maximum of 5 points is scored for each hazard you spot. You must get a total score of 44 out of 75 to pass this part of the driving theory test.
Getting prepared for your hazard perception test
Get test ready with an online resource such as the Driving Test Success DVD from Amazon.
Or, you can get a discount with OnlineTheoryTests’ hazard perception driving theory practice tests.
Register now and practice hazard perception for FREE
Simply register with OnlineTheoryTests and you can practice three clips for FREE.
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Your local library may also have hazard perception test study aids to use.
Start learning, you can do it. Good luck!
Study aids for your DSA theory test:
Buy books such as The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs and the Official DSA Guide to Learning to Drive from Amazon. Or, if you use a PC, why not buy a DVD or CD-ROM version? Buy now:
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