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The Theory Test
To be able to
obtain a full
Driver's Licence you
are required to pass
the DSA Theory test
(including Hazard
Perception) and a
practical driving
test.
The Theory test is
in two parts. The
Theory element
covers areas such as
the Highway Code
with 50 multiple
choice questions
from which you are
required to achieve
a minimum of 43
correct answers.
The Hazard
Perception test is
held at the same
time as the Theory.
It is delivered on a
computer and you
respond by clicking
on the mouse. You
will be shown 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 show
two developing
hazards.
Both elements must
be passed at the
same time to
achieve the
certificate. You
cannot apply for
your practical test
until this has been
achieved.
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The
Practical Test
The driving test is
straightforward and
has been designed to
see if you
can drive safely in
different road
conditions .
Know your Highway
Code and demonstrate
this through your
driving.
After meeting the
examiner you will
carry out an eye
test check.
You will then be
asked two questions
about vehicle checks
(show and tell).
You will be asked to
drive for about 40
minutes during which you
will be examined on
general driving and
the ability to
reverse the car
safely.
You may be asked to
carry out an
emergency stop
exercise.
You must carry out
the test without
making more than 15
driving faults and
making no serious or
dangerous faults.
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Independent Driving
The Practical test
will include
approximately 10
minutes of
independent driving.
This is designed to
assess your ability
to drive safely
while making
decisions
independently.
You will have to
drive by either
following:
Traffic signs
Directions
A combination of
both.
It does not matter
if you don't
remember every
direction or if you
go the wrong way.
Independent driving
is not a test of
orientation and
navigation skills.
Driving
independently means
making your own
decisions, this
includes deciding
when it is safe to
ask for confirmation
about where you're
going.
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