The hazard perception test follows shortly after the multiple choice part. Before it begins, you can take a 3 minute break or skip the break and go right into the test – it’s your choice.
Short video clips are played during the hazard perception test and each time you see a developing hazard, you’ll need to click the mouse button. A developing hazard is something that you, as a driver would need to take action on, for example change speed or direction (note the pedestrian crossing the road ahead). Each time you click the mouse button, a red flag will appear to let you know the system has registered your click.
The sooner you spot a hazard and click, the more points you’ll receive. A maximum of 5 points can be scored for each hazard. Each video clip contains one hazard with the exception of one video clip that contains two. There are a total of 75 points that can be scored and you’ll need to score 44 to pass.
Avoid clicking the mouse too much or clicking it in a pattern. This will result in you receiving a warning and you’ll not score any points for that particular video clip.
Hi my n would like to register for the test. If its possible to get the information that I need to know.
And how much it will cost?
And were is the place?
Many thanks
Regards
Maria
Hi Maria,
The current price for a theory test (UK) is £23 for cars. There are several theory test centres around the UK. The actual theory test is designed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), but the tests are conducted by a company called Pearson. To see where you nearest theory test centre is, see find theory test centre. You can also book your theory test via the DVSA link provided.
Do you need a provisional to do your theory test
Hi Mia,
Yes, you’ll need to take your provisional driving licence to your theory test appointment.
I don’t have a car. Do I need to buy an insurance for myself if I learn driving in the instructor’s and my friend’s car?
Hi Wendy,
All driving instructors in the UK have special insurance which not only covers the instructor, but the learner too. In terms of your friend’s car, you’ll need to ask them to check their policy or call their insurance provider to find out. But I would almost certainly think you will need specific insurance to drive your friend’s car. You can get ‘pay as you go’ learner driver insurance. Essentially you turn it on and off as and when you need it.