 The Theory Test
The Theory Test changed in September 2002,it
now comprises of two elements, Multiple Choice and Hazard Perception.
In the Multiple Choice section you are asked 50 questions and 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, with some excellent results from candidates. The national pass rate
is around 50%, candidates who have done the course however have a pass rate
in excess of 90%. We therefore strongly recommend the course to all of our
pupils.
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The Practical Test
Following the change to the Practical Test in September 2003, candidates
will now be asked two 'show-and-tell' car safety questions at
the beginning of the Test.
These questions are designed so that 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 the 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 in the interests of public
safety.
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