Official DSA car theory test - Are you ready? (part 1 of 5)

[FriendsReunion1]

I just passed my theory test! :D yaaaaaay!

[18scotslad]

@FriendsReunion1 How did you study for it. Got any tips. Congratulations on passing.

[FriendsReunion1]

@18scotslad thank you. i just read through the highway code book and bought the hazard perception dvd then did the practice theory tests on the dsa website. have you got your theory test soon?

[imzypops]

Mine is at 3.00pm, after reading through topics on my DSA disc and the highway code I haven't failed any of my practices and I've done 10+. I recommend to read and keep on practising mock tests, writing down or acknowledging errors you made. As for Hazard Perception, I got this other Disc that has hundreds of them on and when revising it helps, because you might get used to watching the same ones. I actually feel confident to pass, hopefully I calm down the trigger finger on Hazard Perception!

[mozzajunior]

Passed mine today 48/50 and 59/75! (Clicked too many times on one of the Hazard perception clips so make sure you only click when necessary and good luck)! :)

[mozzajunior]

I've got mine tomorrow (Christmas Eve) :)

[missdarkangelxxx]

its not the theory you wanna worry about !

[MarkMck1994]

Passed mines today! :D 43/50 for Multiple choice and 66/75 for the Hazard Perception! yay! 

[butterflyfantasy92]

@MarkMck1994 You need to have 44 or more marks to pass on your Multiple Choice.

[BabyBluesRider]

Had my theory test today I passed I couldnt believe it thought I would fail. Got 44/50 and 56/75 just about passed the multiple choice questions thank god. I think I was more worried about the hazard test then the questions and spent more time on that. All you need to do is practice, most of the practice questions are the same as the real thing and the hazard test is quite easy too I was surprised because I didn't do too well on the practice ones. I wish anyone whos doing theirs good luck.

[JudqeThe]

My Thoery test is tomorrow, im not that nervous i just dont want to waste 31 quid lol :)

[BIGBarseman23]

I passed my test a couple of weeks ago. 50/50 and 54/75. In terms of the multiple choice just go through the questions on a quality car driving theory CD-ROM package and you should be fine because they're the same questions you'll get in your test. As for the Hazard Perception portion. Be alert. Keep focused on the screen and keep yor clicks down to a minimum. Finally stay relaxed and calm and the best of luck.

[ScotttyR94]

I passed recently getting 48/50 and 56/75. The best advice I can give is to complete every question on your phone/iPod, remembering any mistakes you make. This way is much quicker than doing it on your computer. Then you should complete practice tests on your computer, so you can get a good idea of how ready you are, since your scores are recorded.

The people at the test center are friendly and if you go early there's a good chance you'll be allowed to do the test early. No need to be nervous!

[Mclovinchilli]

have only started revising today with a iphone app (which has no hazard) and test tomorrow wish me luck haha

[NetworkHuman]

@Mclovinchilli did you pass ? :P

[draskafer]

I dont have a passport do I need to get one before I take my test?

[missdarkangelxxx]

@draskafer no

[SIMZ1231]

apparently! the theory test is going to change in january, is it true?

[809Ollie]

@SIMZ1231 yea

[nileshabhinav88]

i passed with 50 and 56 yaiiiiiiy :) now worrying about the prac!!!

[TheBlueBanshee]

I passed my theory test yesterday! It's pretty easy as long as you revise. Good luck to anyone taking their theory test soon :)

[PollyEsterFlares]

Can the test be done in British Sign Language not a written language?

[dsagov]

@PollyEsterFlares If you are deaf or have hearing difficulties you can ask to take the theory test in British sign language (BSL).

The BSL interpretation will run alongside the standard test questions and answers.

If you do not use BSL, an interpreter can be taken into the test centre. This needs to be arranged through the theory test customer services section.

There is no extra fee for either facility.

[MrShaunLondon]

ATTENTION!!!Watchout guys.They fail people.There are people complaining and I bet this comment will be deleted soon.They treat one sort of people in one way, rest different.Hazard perception is there to do the job!!!YOU can not prove anything.

[MrAdamMacaskill]

right i just booked my test and am trying to log in to the drivingtheroy4all site, the password they gave me doesnt work, anyone know what i can do ?

[UndisclosedGuitarGuy]

I wish I could do this sort of test :( I'm having mine in 4 weeks, but here we get 65 questions and only 8 seconds to answer each one.. I hate that goddamn time limit, seeing that little line getting smaller and smaller when you're trying to think of what could be the right answer..

[eddiewong14]

I have an upcoming test and paid, after i have finished the test do i go back to the reception or the examiner ?thnx.

[archenemy891]

I have got my provisonal driving license but I can't find my counterpart. And my test is tomorrow.

[LittleLeeHere]

I passed on Tuesday!! =D 3rd try lol, got passed Hazard Perception all times but the multi choice wasn't nice to me the first two tries...

Practical booked for 14th November! Squeeeee!!! lol

[yagayoD]

Got mine on the 24 / 8 / 11 , practiced on the disk for a wile now , n the hpt part on the disk is out of 50 n I usali get 45 , so hopefully o should pass .........

[louiise12345]

good sites to revise for your theory?

[JamieEreiraRecords]

How many clicks should you do in a clip for hazard part?

[jakedanx]

@JamieEreiraRecords no more than nine per clip. just click when you see a hazard dont try to cheat but youll fail

[ePicPrOGaMeR12345]

Just passed today with 50/50 on the questions and 60/75 on the hazard perception, but I didn't get any certificate afterwards. I got a certificate number, but no actual certificate. Will I need one for booking the practical?

[09knucklez]

@ePicPrOGaMeR12345 i got the same thing today, it was just on the bottom of the sheet of A4 saying I passed and my licence number and certificate number.....did you have to ask for a proper certificate?

[louiise12345]

So my test is on the 6th September. Anyone know good things to revise from? So far ive revised from the mock tests on the DSA's website but i dont know if any of those come up in the theory. Any ideas??

[mussarat786]

i passed on 5th :D 45/50 and 51/70 well chuffed

[mussarat786]

i passed on 5th :D 45/50

51/70 well chuffed

[TheIceMurder]

The multiple choice part of the theory test is common sense while the hazard perception is just there to increase revenue. There is a possiblity of clicking too early which is absurd, your field of view is also restricted so it doesn't simulate real driving correctly and its possible for more than one hazard to develop at a time.

[ORANGENSAFT528]

@TheIceMurder I agree entirely. It seems daft to get penalised for being alert!

[0mgItsCraig]

I failed my first one today. 49/50 on the first.. 41 on the second. Three points cost me 30 odd pound. The thing is I know the test is easy... so I feel like such a dumbass.

[0mgItsCraig]

I took my first test today. 49 out of 50 on the first part. 41 on the second (44 is the pass mark)... I failed. As unfair as unfair can be. Jesus.

[thefairy5456]

@0mgItsCraig Oh that sucks, sorry mate :|

[SPD731]

I pased my test today it was easy test

[18scotslad]

@SPD731 How do u study for the theory test. Theres no way on Earth im reading the whole Highway Code book. Feck that. lol.

[dannyisso]

Got mine on the 9th August at 3pm.  Been revising and doing mock tests on the CD thing twice everyday for the last month :L

[TheVenuxZ]

Mines today :S

[CarlitosWayz12]

mines tomorrow... 

[katakisLives]

I'm about as ready for this test as the British were ready for the Boston tea party.

[MrDataCode]

I payed for my test and it is on wednesday. All I need is provisonal driving license and counterpart license right?

[dsagov]

@MrDataCode If you have a photocard provisional licence, you'll need to bring both parts - the card and the counterpart; if you have an old-style paper licence, you'll need to bring that and a valid passport. You can also bring your confirmation letter as well if you wish. Read the page on Directgov called 'Documents to bring to your driving theory test' for more details.

[harrrry1994]

Just passed mine 50/50 questions and 63/75 for hazard, but I did give feedback at the end as 'very dissatisfied' for the hazard part of the test as it's absolute tripe!:)

[Masonic1016]

The HPT is complete nonsense and should be scrapped! The system cannot tell if you noticed the 'real' hazard, thought you saw something different, or just clicked at random. In some clips, the observer turns left at a T junction, without the scene showing what is happening to the left or right or behind - in which case, YOU are the hazard. In one clip, we are told that there is one developing hazard, but I spotted 8. The biggest hazard, is that you only have a 30 degree field of view!

[jester26uk]

@Masonic1016 i agress unless you are in a fully simulated car cockpit bit like what pilots use to train i cant see the hazzard test being very plausable on a 15" monitor! the field of view is restricted and like you say you the driver are the hazzard on occassions.

[UrLatestMoviesOnline]

Was my first test today - passed 50/50 and 61/75 for hazard with only a one week revision...oh yeah!

[dsagov]

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[scorpzkizing]

@UrLatestMoviesOnline congrats wud u b able to suggests ways i can study for my thoery as im not on here much can u inbox me on facebook my name is raphael tmskorpion desilva

thanks

[Huggybizzak]

@UrLatestMoviesOnline Have you done your practical test yet?

[DriverWiz]

Important news about the Theory Test

The Road Safety Minister, Mike Penning, has announced that the DSA is to stop the publication of the multiple choice questions used in all theory tests from 1st January 2012.

So from 2012 no training materials will contain actual live Theory Test questions. The reason for this is to stop people buying products that just help you pass the test by memorising the answers to questions. In future people will need to buy products with proper learning programmes.

[girlsandcurls]

mines tomorow :s

[bangnathanbang]

@girlsandcurls good luck:)

[Blueraindrop22]

Thanks for the reply :)

[Blueraindrop22]

I am going to be doing my theory test next week. Just wanted to ask whether there will be a case study on my test or not? The Directgov website says there will be, but i asked my driving instructor and she said no it doesnt. Please could someone reply. Thank you

[dsagov]

@Blueraindrop22 The theory test does have a case study with five questions based on it, then 45 multiple choice questions and the hazard perception part.

[viewagraham]

yes!! i pased the test today woo hoo !!!!

[bfcricky]

For some reason I get the impression that it stinks in the waiting room on this video......i cant think why....

[GymmFFreak89]

@bfcricky haha lol

[viewagraham]

very exited and stressed out my test on 11/06/11 hopefully ill do well.

[AlienTechProductions]

AH right i see where it is now thanks DSA sorry hard day at work apologies.

[l0rr41n382]

i passed , I was freaking out and it was really easy :D

[l0rr41n382]

Well I have my theory test in 2 hours and I am totally stressed out LoL :(

[lenytalopes]

Hi. When i took my theory test 2years ago, it was said that from September 2009 the test would be different. What changed? Is it more difficult? Im a bit worried cause i haven't been able to pass my practical and i've little time until my theory gets out of date.

[dsagov]

@lenytalopes The practical driving test changed in October 2010, to include around 10 minutes of independent driving - where the examiner gives you some directions to follow. See our video 'Independent driving in the driving test: what is it?' for more info.

[b191191]

What an absolutely appalling group the DSA is, masquerading under the disguise of “driving standards” this organisation has shown its self to be without shame in the effort of its main goal to brainwash young drivers and take as much money as possible from them.

Insurance prices are well in excess of £4000 ($9000) for nothing more than a mediocre car with a lousy 1.1 LITRE engine for any male driver as the insurance companies are fed up paying out claims for poorly educated young drivers.

[04smallmj]

@b191191 Poorly educated? Have you ever compared your driving tests to the ones here?

[GreatBritishGamers]

Thank you for posting this video. very helpful. Have my test on friday, hopefully ill do okay :)

[freshstef2k7]

Passed my theory test i got 49/50 multiple questions and got 58 for the hazard perception

[freshstef2k7]

Passed my theory test i got 49/50 multiple questions and got 58 for the hazard perception

[gamez101]

Watched this video before and after my Theory test, I PASSED!! :D

Got 49 out of 50.

It's really easy once you have the book, I had the 2010 edition and read the 400 pages in about 3 weeks. 20 pages a day only takes 5-10 minutes. It's as easy as that. Remember to have a good breakfast and go to the loo before you take it. GOOD LUCK!! :)

[xxmonia94xx]

I'm scared about the hazard perception ;o

[Dreameatertv]

i hope i dont fail lol am gonna do this with out studying :) i am a human i know what is right and wrong so it wont be to hard

[GSXRICHY]

Im doing mine soon for Motorcycles any tips please

[cgilbert43]

 Passed today!

[Dreameatertv]

@cgilbert43 congratz :) was it hard ? and how much did u get lol i wanna do this test ^^

[kingnichendrix]

He has a nice forehead

[DarkElement14]

Passed my theory test 47/50 n 56 on hazard perception (Y)

[LumixGoals]

PASSED! 44/50 + 62/75

[Mthtmty]

Passed! 45/50 and 60/75

[MrChidimma]

yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!! passed my test this morning with 46 for theory and 56 for hazard ..... the lord is good // i really worked hard for this and nw i am enjoying my hard work. good luck to everyone waiting to take theirs.

[MatrixOfDynamism]

@MrChidimma how long did you have to study? Also there is the thing that a person needs to be thorough with the book "Highway Code" as well right?

[RICKSPUR1]

@MrChidimma the success driving test cd rom my son has states you need 86% for theory and 68% for hazard perception.... to pass both tests, is this not the case?????????????????

[MrChidimma]

got my test tmorow am really nervous

[raymondho7]

I have failed the test last year and all i need to practice on the on the computer tonight

But I got 2 or 3 wrong answer.

I hopefully I get it right for tomorrow.

[LeaderADI2010]

Can I embed this video (or other revelant DSA video ) on my driving school website?

[dsagov]

@LeaderADI2010 Please feel free to embed any DSA video on to your website.

[hogwash2nd]

Got my test tomorrow and this really helped

[FakePlasticShrimp]

lol some of the questions on multiple choice are like 'IF YOUR LOST DO YOU A) WIND DOWN YOUR WINDOW AND SHOUT TO THE DRIVER NEXT TO YOU WHERE TO GO B) HONK YOUR HORN TO SAY HELLO TO FELLOW DRIVERS C) STOP AS SOON AS YOU REALIZE YOU'RE LOST, REGUARDLESS OF WHERE YOUR POSITIONED D) PULL UP IN A SAFE SUITABLE PLACE TO CHECK A MAP lmfao, I used the book with all the official DSA questions, and highway code for the road symbols

[drewyization]

There is something seriously wrong if you fail your HP! It is mostly common sense. I used an app on my iPhone but ya can get all sorts of help in many forms. Passed my practical 1 month ago also, stick with it guys.

[dsagov]

Help is here for learner drivers. Go to Facebook and look up 'I can't wait to pass my driving test' and you'll find a page with tips and advice, and discussion boards to chat to instructors and other learners. If you're on twitter you can also chat to @Liz_DSA for pointers to advice.

[keating9400]

Hazard perception sucks its by chance you get it within 5-1 score

[iamerror2]

@keating9400 true, the score windows are just random

[jsuthakar]

if u don't have the test appointment letter no problem check online whether u r booked and take with you the photocard and paper part of the provisional license.thats enough. i lost it but had no problem. pearson didn't ask about it. i also enquired dvla before going to the center they said no need.

[AdamCW2k5]

the hazard test is a joke the pass mark should be lower, and 50 questions is way too many on the first part

[jayjax18]

passed mine today theory 50/49 hazard, as long as you practice its pretty easy and the case study is useless its just a random 5 theory test questions, what is the point of that

[ABCxJAMMIN]

I passed today. 46/50 on the questions and 55/75 on the HP. These other guys are right about the case study being pointless, the questions weren't specifically related to it at all. Also, I took part in the trial for new HP questions, definitely reccommend the animated ones, so much clearer to see everything than the crappy cameras you use for the current videos (no offence).

[stickzabang]

I HAVENT RECIEVED ANY LETTER THROUGH THE POST FROM THE DSA TO SAY ANYTHING ABOUT MY THEORY TEST, AND I BOOKED MY THEORY TEST LIKE 2 WEEKS AGO. HOWEVER I HAVE WRITTEN DOWN MY CONFIRMATION NUMBER AND EVERYTHING HAS BEEN BOOKED I JUST WANTED TO KNOW IS THE CONFIRMATION NUMBER THE SAME AS THE BOOKING NUMBER? LET ME KNOW ASAP PLEASE AS I HAVE MY THEORY TEST IN 4 DAYS

[henna8]

thank you so much for posting this vid.

its answered so many of my questions.

[carolin221]

today I passed my exam!50/50 and 59/75/wow//hazard perception seemed me impossible to pass,but... !/

[throble]

I have to say, I see absolutely no point in the so-called Case Study - the questions linked to it can be easily answered without reading the case study at all.

[brapen]

For the hazard perception section of the test do you need to click the mouse to changes in speed (so if the speed limit changes to 30 from a 60 say), or are those not seen as hazards, rather just changes in your maximum allowed speed?

Also at 4.02, there is a bike overtaking a car transporter and a car is reversing onto the transporter. Are those two hazards together or is it just the bike, as a reversing car could potentially be a hazard if the driver got the angle wrong onto the transporter.

[SabreLegend]

How often can you click the mouse button during the hazard perception part of the test before it is considered 'too many'?

[MissDepp63]

What do you get scored on for the hazard perception test - as in why is there only one/two scorable hazards in each clip but you get marked out of 5?

[dsagov]

@MissDepp63 The maximum you can score for each developing hazard is five points. You should respond by pressing the mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing that may result in you, the driver, having to take some action, such as changing speed or direction. The earlier you notice a developing hazard and make a response, the higer your score.

[Davidf3000]

Is there a website somewhere were it gives you the most common questions qhich come up?

[dsagov]

@Davidf3000 The multiple-choice questions are random in the theory test. You can read more about the theory test, and take a practice theory test on the Directgov website.

[nutesucks]

you need mutiple choice

[wilsonredjj]

Mine is in a hour in Milton Keynes, I'm so nervous.

[alwaysallblacks]

right if there is only 1 developing hazzard on each clip does that mean i would lose a mark for clicking when there is a nother smaller hazzard?

[zIIDarkyIIz]

@alwaysallblacks No you can click if you think that something may develop into a hazard even if it does not it does not matter as it is the developing hazard that you are marked on

[LeiGhh93]

Thanks for posting this - my theory test is today and it's given me a bit of reassurance as to what can be expected!

[BEATLE1947]

Why on earth do you need to play background music,it get's right on my ---- beyond my comprehension.

[18esi]

this is a very helpful clip thank you

[passdirect]

Help

[AdRenaLinMMIX]

are there any more videos about theory test?

[54321Ahem]

How many of the hazards do you need to spot to pass the test?

[dsagov]

You will be presented with a series of video clips which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards.

To achieve a high score you will need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five.

[54321Ahem]

So theres 14 clips altogether?

[dsagov]

That's right - there are 14 clips in total.

In each clip there'll be at least one developing hazard, but in one of the clips there'll be two developing hazards.

Check out the 'theory test explained' page on the Directgov website for more info.

[dsagov]

You'll need to score 44 out of 75 to pass the hazard perception part of the test.

If you pass one part and fail the other you'll fail the whole test, and you'll need to take both parts again.

[52550melvin]

Take good advice from an A.D.I.If you can use a PC/DVD and study methodically. If not study the theory question book read and learn from every question.Then you will pass the theory test and prepare yourself well for the harder part,the practical part of your test.Best of luck.Melvin.A.D.I.

[MisterUgra]

loving the cheeesy trancey music!!! trying to connect better with us youths.

[ryanb132]

@MisterUgra hahahaha

[BigJohnStrong]

booked mine for the 27th march 2010 :P

[Zildjian285]

That's quite a long way off! Didn't the test centre have any earlier dates available or did you choose to take it that far off?

The theory test is easily passable with a few hours of revision each day for 7 - 10 days.

I found the "driving test success" CD for the PC to be very useful, it's basically just like the real test and all of the questions which I had in my theory was on that CD.

It's also got loads of hazard perception practice tests which is very useful.

It's available from Amazon.

[damstudios]

booked for next friday :D woop woop!

[ellenbeb]

Good luck! ;)