Theory Test
Once you are in possession of a valid provisional licence, your next step will be to study and take the theory test.
The theory test consists of 2 parts:-
1. Multiple choice questions - you will be asked 50 random questions in 57 minutes to test your road safety knowledge out of which the pass mark is 43 out of 50.
A question and several possible answers will appear on a computer screen from which you have to select the correct answer. Some questions may need more than one answer.
You can move between questions and 'flag' questions that you want to come back to later in the test.
Some questions will be given as a case study. The case study will:-
- Show a short story that five questions will be based on
- Focus on real life examples and experiences that you could come across when driving
2. Hazard perception - from a selection of 14 video clips, you must indicate where a potential hazard is developing. To pass you must score 44 out of 75 marks.
You will be shown a series of video clips which:-
- Feature every day road scenes
- Contain at least one developing hazard - but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards
A developing hazard is something that may result in you having to take some action, such as changing speed or direction.
The earlier you notice a developing hazard and make a response, the higher you will score. The most you can score for each developing hazard is five points. To get a high score you need to:-
- Respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development
- Press the mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing
If you click continuously or in a pattern during a clip a message will appear at the end telling you that you've scored zero for that particular clip.
NOTE: You must pass the multiple choice questions as well as the hazard perception in order to achieve an overall pass. If you pass one part and fail the other you'll fail the whole test, and you'll need to take both parts again.
To book your theory test online, please click here to the online booking service
