Take a look at some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to learning to drive. It can be overwhelming when you are trying to find a reputable driving school, information about getting your first provisional license and figuring out how to book your theory test. Use the +/- to show the answers.
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The pass mark is 43 out of 50 and the time allowed to complete the test is 57 minutes. Some questions may ask for two or more correct answers from a selection of four.
See our blog post on the multiple choice test
Recommendation for getting ready for ‘Your Theory Test’
The theory test is a computer-based test and consists of two parts: multiple choice and hazard perception. You must pass both sections at the same time. If you fail one section, you will have to take the whole test again. You must pass the theory test before you are allowed to book your driving test
You Need To Practice
I recommend using The 5 ‘SmartDriving’ applications which can be downloaded for free, you will need to register a user name and password,
1) Theory and HPT
2) 3D lessons
3) Know Your Traffic Signs
4) Highway Code
5) Road Signs
You can also purchase the DVSA CD disk in shops or online.
I believe taking at least 10 driving lessons with an instructor before attempting the theory test so you are familiar with being on the road and can apply what you are learning to practical situations and can identify potential hazards.
There are many different applications to help you with the theory/hazard perception test, I recommend Theory Test Pro which can be downloaded onto your phone or computer. As a student of Rich Morris Driving Safe you get free unlimited access to Theory Test Pro, I will send you a personal invite via email to set up your account and log in.
The pass mark is 44 out of 75. There are 15 scorable hazards – 14 clips containing one scorable hazard and one clips contains two. You can score up to 5 marks for each hazard depending on how quickly you identify it.
You are looking for anything that could cause a driver to reduce speed, swerve or stop, it is a hazard. The HPT is only concerned with developing hazards, e.g. a pedestrian about to cross the road, a car emerging from a junction on the left, a parked car getting ready to pull out, a van turning right across traffic, a green traffic light that changes as you approach it, roadworks.
Click your mouse button as soon as you spot the hazard.
To achieve a high score you must press for all hazards you spot and any time something moves, should it be a vehicle or pedestrian.
You should be OK with several clicks per hazard as long as you don’t click rhythmically. Making several clicks per hazard is important, because even if the first one is “too early”?, the others will be noted within the “scoring window”.
Don’t overanalyse the clip, just click if you see any hazards and then click again but don’t click keep clicking. Some drivers tend to see the hazard in advance and click before the official “scoring window”? opens, which means nothing is scored. That is why I recommend two clicks per hazard
Practice, practice, practice.
The ‘Show Me, Tell Me’ Safety Check Questions
Before your driving test starts the examiner will do an eyesight test with you from 20.5 metres (approximately 7 car park spaces), They will then do some checks around the car.
The next step will be then to ask you one ‘Tell me’ question’.
This might be inside or even before you get in the car.
The purpose of the questions is to check that you understand how to perform essential basic checks and routine maintenance on your vehicle, checks that will keep your vehicle roadworthy and safe.
Some of the questions require only a verbal answer (‘tell me’) but some of them will require you to actually carry out the check fully (‘show me’)
The ‘Show me” question will be carried out while driving.
The questions and a short explanation to explain how to carry out each one on the car that you will be learning in are all in our blog post in the “Show me tell me” category
Your practical driving test will include a section of ‘independent driving’.
In the independent driving section of your test, you will drive for about 20 minutes without step-by-step direction from your examiner.
There are lots of other things to take into consideration, read our blog post under the the “practical test” category.
Your practical driving test will include a section of ‘independent driving’.
In the independent driving section of your test, you will drive for about 20 minutes without step-by-step direction from your examiner.
Useful and helpful advice and tips to help you learn to be a ‘safe driver for life’ Once you have booked and paid for your first 10 lessons I will provide you with a voucher code to gain 90 days access to this useful driver resource to help you on the road to a safe and successful driving career!
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