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After recalling the
confusion and questions I had when I began learning this section has been
designed to answer any questions you may have regarding the whole process of
obtaining your full driving licence.
Once you
have received your provisional licence you will be eligible to
take your theory test, you are required to pass this test before
you can take your practical driving test. The following section
gives information on the theory and practical tests.
The Theory test
The theory test is made up of two
parts; the multiple choice part and the hazard perception part.
You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test. Once you
have passed the theory test you can then apply to take your
practical driving test.
Part one - Multiple choice
Before the test starts you'll be given instructions on how the
test works.
You can also choose to go through a practice session of the
multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test.
At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.
A question and several answer options will appear onscreen and
you have to select the correct answer to the question by
touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one
answer.
For cars and motorcycles you'll be asked 50 questions in 57
minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.
You can navigate between questions and 'flag' questions that you
want to come back to later in the test. After the multiple
choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three
minutes before the hazard perception part starts.
Part two -
Hazard perception
After the break you'll then be shown a short tutorial video clip
about how the hazard perception part works.
The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but
you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You'll be
presented with a series of 14 video clips which feature every
day road scenes. In each clip there'll be at least one
developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two
developing hazards.
To achieve a high score you'll need to respond to the developing
hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you
can score on each hazard is five.
You won't be able to review your answers to the hazard
perception test; as on the road, you'll only have one chance to
respond to the developing hazard.
The pass mark for the car and motorcycle hazard perception part
of the theory test is 44 out of 75.
At the end of the test at the end of the hazard perception part
of the theory test you'll be invited to answer a number of
customer survey questions.
You don't have to answer the questions if you don't want to, and
any information given is anonymous and confidential. The survey
questions don't affect the result of the test.
When you have finished the test you may leave the examination
room. Once you have left the room, you'll not be allowed to
enter it again. You'll then be given your result by the test
centre staff.
Test time! - The practical driving
test
Firstly, Learn With Alex I will never
allow you to participate in a DSA driving test unless we are
completely sure you are ready and have all the necessary skills
to enter the test, however the driving test is straightforward
and has been designed to see if you.
1. Can drive safely
2. Know the Highway Code and can demonstrate this through your
driving.
Below are a few answers to any questions you may have:-
What will the
test include?
The test will include an eyesight check (if you fail this, your
test will not continue). The eyesight test requires you to read
a number plate that is a certain distance away. After the
eyesight test you will be asked two vehicle safety check
questions. You will then be examined on your general driving and
on two reversing exercises. The reversing exercises will be
chosen from:
- Reversing around a corner
- Turning in the road
- Reverse parking
You may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop exercise.
What happens on test?
During the driving test the examiner will give you directions
which you should follow. Test routes are designed to be as
uniform as possible and will include a range of typical road and
traffic conditions. During the test, the examiner will ask you
to carry out set exercises.
Throughout the test you should drive in the way we have taught
you. If you make a mistake, don't worry about it, it might be a
less serious driving fault and may not affect your result. The
examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of
driving.
You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16
or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious
or dangerous fault you will fail the test. If at any time your
examiner considers you to be a danger to other road users your
test will be stopped.
After the practical
test
When the driving test is over, the examiner will tell you
whether you passed or failed. You can request feedback on your
test from the examiner, who will then go through your
performance during the test.
I hope this information has been helpful to you
(all information obtained directly from DSA)
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