DrIving Theory & Practical Test
Driving Standards Agency Theory & Practical Test
In order to obtain a full driving licence you will need to pass a theory and a practical test. Your journey to become a safe independant driver starts now and Bob will be with you all the way.
For a free download of the highway code click here
Have a look at traffic signs click here
Theory test
A computerised test that is in two parts, one immediately, after the other. You will need to pass both parts in order to be successful. The first part will be a series of multiple choice questions, answered using a touch-screen. The pass mark is 43 out of a possible 50 questions. The second part is a hazard perception test in which you will see a series of 14 video clips of every day scenes. You will be expected to spot the potential hazard, and the then developing hazard by clicking a mouse early during its development.One of the clips has two developing hazarda.The pass mark is 44 out of a possible 75.
Why not try the Driving Standards Agency's interactive mock test questions online click here :- Mock theory test
Changes to Theory test from 23rd Jan 2012
On Monday the 23rd January 2012 the DSA introduced new changes to the UK theory test for motorcycles, cars, van and HGV's.
What is the difference between the old computer based theory test and the ones taken from 23rd January.
The major difference is with the question and answers that will be used on the new tests, before the changes, candidates would buy Cd's, DVD roms, use online websites or phone apps and if you practiced enough with a few of these resourses or products, you could easily pass the real DSA test, because the used the same bank of questions and answers which meant you could get the same questions that you already knew the answers to without really understanding the actual theory behind it.
The DSA is introducing new questions and answers ror the real test, and these will not be available to the public, so you still can buy phone apps, cd or DVD's or use online online theory test websites, but no matter how many of these you use, none of the practice questions will appear on the real DSA test word for word as it used to happen before!
So what does this mean for those preparing for a theory test in yje UK from 23rd January onwards! First of all, you will now need to read and understand both the highway code and the new
DSA study materials, as just memorising a set of questions / answers will no longer help you.
The bottom line is if you study and understand the theory including know what signs / road markings stand for, then you should not have a problem!
Good luck with passing the new test, as it is not any harder, you just need to change the way you study for it.
To further enhance the introduction of, Independent Driving On Test the DSA will be withdrawing the publishing of multiple choice questions and answers used in the theory tests, road safety minister Mike Penning announced yesterday.
The idea is that driving test candidates need to learn and understand the theory and gain the appropriate knowledge required to be a safe driver on the road and withdrawing access to the questions and answers bank will stop people memorising questions and answers just to pass the theory test which is very common from experience with learner drivers.
From Monday 23rd January 2012, new theory test will be introduced using questions and answers that the public will not have had access to, making any previous theory test questions and answers bank redundant. This will ensure that candidates now have to fully understand the highway code to pass.
Practical Test
Congratulation on passing your theory test. Your certificate is valid for two years, once your driving has reached the appropriate standard, you may book a practical test.Your instructor will monitor your progress closely and will advise when best to aply for making the test appointment. To pass the test, it is essential that you are fully prepared for all its aspects which are structured as follows:-
Eyesight check.
Before driving the car you will be asked to read a car number plate from a distance of 20.5 metres, or 2o metres for the new style number plates.
Show me / tell me.
A test of knowledge of basic safety checks on your vehicle. These cover aspects such as tyre safety and legality, how you would check fluid levels, lights, brakes and power steering. You will be asked one ''tell me'' explanation question and one ''show me'' demonstration question. These will be explained to you during your practical lessons.
Driving the car
A practical test lasts about 45 minutes, during this time you will be expected to demonstrate your ability to drive safely and show through your knowledge of the highway code how to deal with changing situations, whilst making progress. During the test you will be required to carry out one manouver and possible a controlled emergancy stop exercise.
To book a theory test click here :- Book your theory test
To book a practical test click here :- Book your practical test
Test costs
The combined theory and hazard perception test is currently £31.00
A weekday practical test costs £62.00,
Evening or weekend practical tests £75.00
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