Theory And Hazard Perception Tests
Driving Theory Test
The theory test is made up of a multiple-choice part and a hazard perception part. You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test.
If you pass one part and fail the other you’ll fail the whole test, and you’ll need to take both parts again.
The questions in the multiple-choice test will depend on the category of vehicle you are hoping to get a licence for. For example, a motorcycle theory test will contain questions that don’t appear in any other test.
For the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles, but the pass mark is different for them.
You can take a mock theory test by clicking here.
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Hazard Perception Test
The hazard perception (or awareness) test consists of 14 video clips, each about a minute long.
Each clip shows driving situations involving other road users and is shot from a car driver's point of view.
As each clip plays a hazard - something that will cause the driver to change speed, direction or stop - will develop. In 13 of the clips you will have one hazard to identify, in the other clip, you will have two hazards to identify.
You will not be told which hazard perception test clip has two hazards to identify.