When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you switch on your dipped headlights?Ĥ. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the front windscreen?ģ. When it’s safe to do so, can you show me how you wash and clean the rear windscreen?Ģ. Once in the car, the examiner will ask if you would like a brief explanation as to what the test involves, then ask you to move away when you are ready.įor approximately 40 minutes you will be tested driving in various road and traffic conditions.ĭuring the test you will be asked one of these questions on the move:ġ. The examiner will then ask you one ‘tell me’ question about basic car maintenance before you drive and one ‘show me’ question while you are driving. You will then be asked if you would like your instructor / supervisor to accompany you on the test.īefore the test begins you will be asked to read a vehicle number plate from a distance of 20.5 metres (67 feet). The examiner will ask to see your provisional driving licence (photo card). On the day of your driving test we recommend you arrive with your driving instructor / supervisor ten minutes before your test is due to begin. Your examiner will meet you in the DVSA waiting room. You must pass your theory test before booking your driving test. When booking your test you will need to quote your theory test certificate number. Or to change your existing theory test: /changetheorytest To book your theory test: /booktheorytest There are 15 hazards in total, the earlier you respond, the higher your score.Ī total of 75 points are available with a pass mark of 44.įind your nearest Theory Test Centre: click hereĬaution: If using a search engine to book or change tests, you may be directed to a site that charges an extra booking fee. Each clip will contain one or more hazards which you will need to respond to by clicking the mouse button as soon as you see the hazard developing. It consists of 14 video clips, each lasting about one minute. The hazard perception test will start within three minutes of completing the theory test. You have 57 minutes to complete the test and must achieve 43 correct answers to pass. The theory test consists of 50 multiple choice questions. The time allowed and the pass marks also remain the same. The theory test questions are no longer published in learning materials, this stops candidates from simply memorising theory test questions and answers. There are no changes to the test format it is still in two parts, the Theory Test followed by the Hazard Perception test. We recommend you purchase a copy of the highway code and visit the Driving Test Success website Click here for details of training materials which are similar to the theory test questions and Hazard perception video clips used by the DVSA. There are many forms of training material, on line, books, apps and DVD’s. You may book your theory test three months before you are 17 but you cannot take the test until your 17th birthday.