Richard's School of Motoring

You can start studying for the theory test before you begin to drive but you can not take the test until you have your provisional licence. I can help you with training books, videos and CDs. I also use mock test papers to help you prepare for the test.

The first part of the Theory Test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions based on the Highway Code and driving – the essential skills. By using a touch-screen computer you select an answer, or answers, from the given selection for each question. To pass this part of the test you must answer 43, or more, questions correctly in the 57 minutes given for this part of the test. You also have the option at the start of the test to spend up to 15 minutes practicing to allow yourself to get used to the system. Some multiple choice questions will be given as a case study. The case study will show a scenario that five questions will be based on the subject of the scenario focuses on real life examples and experiences that drivers could come across when driving.

The second part of the Theory Test is a hazard perception test. After completing the first part of the Theory Test you will be given an optional 3 minutes break before having to start the hazard perception test. You will be shown an introductory video, with sound, which will explain how to complete this part of the test. The test consists of 14 video clips, each lasting for about a minute. There will one, or possibly two, developing hazards in each clip. As soon as you see a hazard developing then you should click the mouse button. The earlier you notice hazards and click the mouse button the higher your resulting score will be. You can score up to 5 marks for each hazard and there are 15 hazards in the 14 videos clips. To pass this part of the Theory Test you must score at least 44 marks out of 75. You wont be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you’ll only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.

You must pass both parts of the Theory Test to get an overall pass and you will be given your test results after you have completed the entire test.