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The UK car driving theory test.
You can apply for your Driving Theory Test online, by clicking here. Or you can download the form, Or book by telephone on 0300 200 1122
Although you have to pass your theory test before you can take your practical test, it's recommended that you start studying for your theory test, but don't actually take it until you have some practical experience of driving.
You will also have to pass the Hazard Perception Test at the same time as you do the Theory Test.
How the test works
The hazard perception part is delivered on a computer and you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You will be presented with a series of 14 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.
Recognition of available clues and perception of danger are skills that are necessary in all drivers and riders, irrespective of the vehicle used. For this reason, the same version of the hazard perception test is used for all categories of test.
An example of when to respond
As an example, if you are driving along a road and there are houses along it, you may have a pedestrian come out of their front door.
At this point you would click once to show that you have recognised that they are there (this is now a possible developing hazard).
(As a driver, you would normally be ready to come off the gas (accelerator) at this point and assess the situation).
When they open the front gate near the pavement, you would do a second click , because the possible hazard has developed further.
(As a driver, you would normally come off the gas (accelerator) and cover the brake at this point, as you are thinking they maybe going to cross the road).
If the pedestrian then gets closer to the road, you would give a third click .
(As a driver you would then assess how likely they are to cross, by trying to make eye contact. If you cannot make eye contact, they are more likely to cross, or if you are slowing down too much on approach they may think you are letting them cross. Be at a speed where you can stop if you need to.)
If the person now decides not to cross, you would not score any points as this was not the hazard, if they do cross, then you have scored a maximum 5 points for your first click when you first observed them.
You do not get any points for the later clicks, but if your first click was too early you will score maybe 3 points for the second click.
A Hazard Perception explanatory DVD normally comes with the confirmation letter when you book the theory test. More in depth DVD`s can also be obtained at most larger newsagents and bookshops.
The Theory Test Centres are run by a third party company called Pearson VUE. Therefore the Theory Test Centres are normally separate from the Practical Test Centres.
The nearest to North West London are Uxbridge & Watford
To find your nearest Driving Theory Test Centre, click here
What do I need to take to the Theory Test Centre?
You must bring the following items
with you. If you do not, we may refuse to carry out the test and you may lose your
fee.
- Both parts of your valid signed GB or NI (Northern Ireland) driving licence.
- If you have an old-
style paper licence you must bring both your paper licence and a valid passport. - Your appointment letter.
Please Note:
If you misplace your licence, you must apply for a replacement from the
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), which could take up to15 days. If this
happens, you may have to re-
*Only one free hour per qualifying pupil.
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*Not available if a practical test is already booked.
*Normal driving lesson rate is £23/ hour.
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As recommended by the DSA, it is best to start driving before taking the theory test.
Just fill out the form for your first 1 hour FREE driving lesson when you book your second hour.*
Here is some information about booking and taking the two parts of the DSA Theory Test, which has to be passed before you can book a practical driving test.
You can also take the FREE ABS Mock Theory Test which uses questions from the Official DSA Question Bank (under licence from the DSA) that were updated in 2008 to include the new Tell Me Show Me Questions, that will be asked on the Practical Driving Test.
