| It is vital that you are well prepared for your driving | | | | This is designed to measure your awareness of the |
| test, whether it is the multiple choice theory section, | | | | potential dangers that exist on the road. |
| hazard perception or the practical examination. | | | | The test comprises of 14 video clips, lasting about a |
| Before you can sit any part of the test, you must | | | | minute each. The clips show a situation on the road, |
| have a provisional driving licence. This is available from | | | | from the perspective of the driver. When you spot a |
| the DVLA and can be obtained by completing a D1 | | | | hazard developing, you click the button. The earlier you |
| form. | | | | recognise a potential hazard, the higher your score. |
| The theory test consists of 50 randomly selected | | | | You have 57 minutes to complete the theory and |
| multiple-choice questions. Before you take the test, a | | | | hazard perception tests. Once you have passed |
| 15-minute practice session is available. It is advised that | | | | these, you are able to sit the practical driving test. |
| you take advantage of this practice session, as it can | | | | This involves a 40-minute assignment, including some |
| greatly increase your chances of passing. | | | | standard manoeuvres, such as reversing exercises |
| Make sure you are in the right frame of mind before | | | | and, potentially, an emergency stop. You can commit |
| you arrive at the test centre to take your theory test. | | | | up to 15 minor errors and still pass the driving test, |
| You can do this by going to bed early the night before, | | | | although one major or dangerous fault will cause you |
| and having a healthy, nutritious breakfast in the morning. | | | | to fail. |
| This will help calm your nerves and improve | | | | The main difficulty people face when taking their |
| concentration during the exam. | | | | driving test is often their own nerves. If they get overly |
| There are many books and DVDs which will help you | | | | stressed, this affects their driving. |
| prepare for the theory test. Most importantly, make | | | | You should remember that your instructor will not put |
| sure you have an updated version of the Highway | | | | you forward for the test unless they believe you can |
| Code. | | | | pass. If you share their confidence, relax and keep |
| By studying and preparing prior to the theory test, you | | | | your eyes on the road, you should pass with no trouble |
| should be able to pass without difficulty. | | | | at all. |
| You can then move on to the hazard perception test. | | | | |