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The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) theory test is made up of a multiple-choice part and a hazard perception part. You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test.
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The multiple-choice part
​Before the test starts you'll be given instructions on how it works. You can choose to do a practice session of multiple-choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.
How the multiple-choice part works
A question and several possible answers will appear on a computer screen - you have to select the correct answer. Some questions may need more than one answer.​
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You can move between questions and 'flag' questions that you want to come back to later in the test.​
Some car and motorcycle questions will be given as a case study. The case study will:
- show a short story that five questions will be based on
- focus on real life examples and experiences that you could come across when driving
The time allowed for for Car theory test is 57 minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50
After the multiple-choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts.
The hazard perception part
Before you start the hazard perception part, you'll be shown a short video clip about how it works.
You'll then be shown a series of video clips on a computer screen. The clips:
- feature everyday road scenes
- contain at least one developing hazard - but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards
A developing hazard is something that may result in you having to take some action, such as changing speed or direction.
How the hazard perception scoring works
The earlier you notice a developing hazard and make a response, the higher you will score. The most you can score for each developing hazard is five points.
To get a high score you need to:
- respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development
- press the mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing
You won't be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test.
If you click continuously or in a pattern during a clip a message will appear at the end. It will tell you that you have scored zero for that particular clip.
An example of when to respond to a hazard
Think of a parked car on the side of the road. When you first see it, it isn't doing anything - it's just a parked car. If you respond at this point, you wouldn't score any marks, but you wouldn't lose any marks.
The difference between a potential and developing hazard
When you get closer to the car, you notice that its right-hand indicator starts to flash. This would make you think that the driver of the car is going to move away. The hazard is now developing and a response at this point would score marks.
The indicator coming on is a sign that the car has changed from a potential hazard into a developing hazard.
When you get closer to the car, you'll probably see it start to move away from the side of the road. You should make another response at this point.
The Hazard perception test has 14 one minute video clips. One of the clips has 2 developing hazards, the rest have one. the pass mark for this test is 44 out of 75.
The quickest and easiest way to book your official Driving Standards Agency (DSA) car driving theory test is online. When you book using this official service, you only pay the cost of the test – there's no extra booking fee.
This link will take you to the DSA's official site - DSA OFFICIAL THEORY SITE
All the above information is from the Drivning standards Agency through their Direct.gov website
