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Driving Theory Test - Hazard Perception Test

The driving theory test is made up of two separate tests, the driving theory test and the hazard perception test. You have to pass both before you can take your practical driving test. You have to pass both the driving theory test and the hazard perception test to gain a pass. If you fail either one, you will have to re-take both again. Once you have passed your driving theory test and hazard perception test you must take and pass your driving test within two years. If you fail to pass your driving test within the two years you will have to re-take and pass both the driving theory test and hazard perception test.

The driving theory test consists of 50 questions. The 50 questions are all multiple choice. You will be given instructions on how the test works before you start. The questions will appear on a computer screen along with the possible answers. You select your answer by touching the screen alongside the answer you think is correct. You can, if you want to, go through a practice of the driving theory test first to familiarise yourself with the test procedure. It is a good idea to go through the practice, it will give you a feel for the test and give you a chance to settle your nerves before the real test. The questions are designed to test your knowledge of the highway code book and driving in general. The driving theory test lasts 57 minutes and you must get at least 43 questions correct to pass this part of the test.

After you have completed the driving theory test, you will have a short break. After the break you will be shown a brief tutorial video clip to explain how the hazard perception test works. A computer is used for the hazard perception test also. You use the computer mouse for this test. The driving hazard perception test shows you a series of 14 short video clips. Each clip shows you potential hazards observed during normal driving conditions. There are a total of 15 hazards to identify, 13 clips have one hazard to identify and one clip has two hazards to identify. You score points for recognising each hazard and how quickly you notice each hazard. There are a maximum of 5 points available for each hazard. The sooner you notice the developing hazard, the more points you score. To pass the hazard perception test you need to score at least 44 points out of a total of 75.

You can book your driving theory test and hazard perception test online on the Direct.Gov website here or by telephone on 0300 200 1122. You will need your driver number (from your provisional license) and a credit/debit card to pay the appropriate fee. The fee for the UK driving theory test is £31.00.

Once you have passed the driving theory test and hazard perception test you can apply for a practical driving test.