Welcome to part-2 of the UK theory test - Hazard Perception, if you have not read part-1 about the multiple choice questions then click here.
The Hazard Perception test, tests how quickly you respond to developing hazards.
There are 14 one minute video clips, 13 have one developing hazard and one clip has two
developing hazards.
There are 14 one minute video clips, 13 have one developing hazard and one clip has two
developing hazards.
What is a hazard?
as pedestrians, animals, and cyclists and there are static hazards which don't move such as
road signs, pedestrian crossings and roadworks.
road signs, pedestrian crossings and roadworks.
A potential hazard is a hazard that could happen and a developing hazard is a hazard
that is actually happening.
that is actually happening.
What is Hazard Perception?
Hazard perception is about planning ahead and anticipating what other road users may do
and respond accordingly. It's like being a detective, spotting the clues if you can spot the clues
you might be able to anticipate what could happen but if you miss the clues you may have to
respond at the last minute.
For example, if you went past a parked car with exhaust fumes at the back, you could anticipate
that someone's in the car and that the car could move away or the door could open. However if you miss the clue of the exhaust fumes then should the door
open suddenly it will be totally unexpected.
How to prepare for the test
There are plenty of free resources and apps, I recommend the complete DVSA theory kit.
Make sure you get used to doing mock tests and sitting down and doing 14 video clips in a row. This is important as you cannot pause the real test, the film clips come one after the other.
At the beginning of the hazard perception test you will be shown this short video which explains about the hazard perception test.
and respond accordingly. It's like being a detective, spotting the clues if you can spot the clues
you might be able to anticipate what could happen but if you miss the clues you may have to
respond at the last minute.
For example, if you went past a parked car with exhaust fumes at the back, you could anticipate
that someone's in the car and that the car could move away or the door could open. However if you miss the clue of the exhaust fumes then should the door
open suddenly it will be totally unexpected.
How to prepare for the test
There are plenty of free resources and apps, I recommend the complete DVSA theory kit.
Make sure you get used to doing mock tests and sitting down and doing 14 video clips in a row. This is important as you cannot pause the real test, the film clips come one after the other.
At the beginning of the hazard perception test you will be shown this short video which explains about the hazard perception test.
You will need to click on the computer mouse whenever you see any hazard, be aware that if the
computer detects too many clicks or a rhythm you may score 0 for that clip.
computer detects too many clicks or a rhythm you may score 0 for that clip.
You are only scored on hazards that actually develop but you should click for all potential hazards.
The highest mark you can get for each clip is 5 marks and the minimum pass mark is
44 out of 75 points. At the end of the test you will get your results and you have to pass both
the multiple choice and the hazard perception on the same day to pass so if you fail one you fail
the whole test. Should you be unsuccessful you will get a letter explaining which sections you did
not score enough points in so you will know what to practice.
The highest mark you can get for each clip is 5 marks and the minimum pass mark is
44 out of 75 points. At the end of the test you will get your results and you have to pass both
the multiple choice and the hazard perception on the same day to pass so if you fail one you fail
the whole test. Should you be unsuccessful you will get a letter explaining which sections you did
not score enough points in so you will know what to practice.
You will have to wait three days three working days before you can rebook your theory test.
If you have passed you will receive your theory test certificate which you must keep hold of it as
you will need it when you take your driving test.
you will need it when you take your driving test.
You will have two years from the date of your theory test to pass the driving test otherwise you
will have to retake the theory test.
will have to retake the theory test.
Check out the video below to find out a little bit more about how the hazard perception test works
and for some helpful tips.
and for some helpful tips.
Booking the theory test
Please, Please, please only use the official gov.uk website to book your theory test! There are other unofficial websites but they charge a small fee to use them and may not even book the test for you, so BEWARE!
When you use the official gov.uk website you only pay the current fee which is £23.
Please, Please, please only use the official gov.uk website to book your theory test! There are other unofficial websites but they charge a small fee to use them and may not even book the test for you, so BEWARE!
When you use the official gov.uk website you only pay the current fee which is £23.
I hope you have found this information useful!
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