Theory Test
THEORY TEST EXPLAINED
Car Drivers and Motorcyclists
The Theory Test for Car Drivers and Motorcyclists was introduced in July 1996. It is designed to improve the safety of newly qualified riders and drivers by making them think carefully about the right attitudes needed to drive safely on today's busy roads.
Areas of assessment include:-
ü Alertness,ü Attitude,ü Safety and your vehicle,ü Safety margins,ü Hazard awareness,ü Vulnerable road users,ü Other types of vehicles,ü Vehicle handling,ü Motorway rules,ü Rules of the road,ü Road & traffic signs,ü Documents,ü Accidents,ü Vehicle loading
The test is split into two parts. The first consists of a multiple choice question section.
To pass this part you must answer 43 out of 50 questions correctly.
The second part is the hazard perception test.
The pass mark for this part of the test is 44 out of 75.
Candidates must pass both parts of the test to obtain a test certificate.
To prepare properly for the Theory Test we strongly recommend that you study the books from which the questions are taken.
These books, known as the source material, consist of The Highway Code, Know Your Traffic Signs and the appropriate Official DSA Theory Test Book for the vehicle category in which you are taking your test.
Also available are the Official DSA Guide to Hazard Perception DVD, which will allow you to sit practice Hazard Perception tests and the Official DSA Theory Test CD-Rom for the vehicle category in which you are taking you test.
Like the book the CD-Rom contains the full Theory Test question bank and also gives the opportunity to sit practice tests for the multiple choice part of the Theory Test.
The latest revision material is available from all good bookshops.
When you take the theory test, you'll be asked some specific questions relating to the category of test being taken, as well as questions that apply to all road users.
You do not have to pass your theory test to learn how to drive.
We recommend that you have practical lessons before you take your theory test because you are likely to perform better if you have some driving experience.
You can choose how to prepare yourself for your theory and practical driving tests.
It is generally the case that learner drivers who have plenty of practice and who receive professional instruction perform well.
Theory Tests are available six days a week depending upon the demand.
Weekday, evening and Saturday test sessions are available.
Candidates who have special needs may apply to have longer than the standard time to take their test.
Candidates who have dyslexia or other reading or learning difficulties may listen to the test through a head set.
Voiceovers are also available in 20 languages other than English.
A video of the test in British sign language is available for candidates who are deaf or hard of hearing.
If you need any of these facilities please speak to the call centre when you ring to book your test.
