Theory & Hazard Perception Test
Theory
This part of the test lasts 40 minutes and is made up of 35
multiple choice questions, covering different aspects of driving
and other related matters.
Most of the required information can be found in the Highway
Code and the book Essential
Driving Skills, published by the Driving
Standards Agency.
Hazard Perception Test
The second section of the test, comprising 14 video clips,
measures ability to detect hazards. Thirteen of the clips contain
a single hazard and one contains two.
Both parts of the theory test must be passed on the same day
and you must pass them before applying for the practical driving
test.
Practical Driving Test
The eyesight check
You will be required to read a vehicle registration number
plate at a distance of approximately 20.5 meters in order to
continue with the test.
Safety checks
This part of the test - sometimes known as show
me/tell me - requires the candidate to carry out basic
safety checks on the vehicle. There are two questions to
answer correctly.
Practical Driving test
A full description of the practical driving test and what
the driving examiners are looking for can be seen by visiting
the Driving
Standards Agency website.
This part of the driving test is approximately 35-40 minutes
in length. It requires you to show that you have a sound knowledge
of the Highway Code as well as the ability to drive on various
types of road and conditions.
Two slow reversing manoeuvres are tested and you may also
be asked to carry out an emergency stop.
To be successful in this practical driving test, you must
not commit more than 15 minor driving faults.
The documents you will require are:
- Both parts of your provisional licence (photocard and
paper counter document) If you have the old type paper
licence you will also have to bring a valid passport. No
other form of photo identification will be accepted.
- Booking form or reference number.
- Theory test pass certificate (for the practical test)
Cancellations for either the theory or practical test require
three working days’ notice.
Test fees
Details of current test fees and other useful information
can be found on the government's DSA website.
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