Theory and Hazard Perception
Theory and Hazard Perception
Theory Test & Hazard Perception
As a learner driver you must take and pass your theory test before you book your practical test.
The driving theory test has two parts, part one is a multiple choice test of 50 questions and part two is a hazard perception test of 14 video clips in which you will have to identify 15 developing hazards.
Book a test online at www.dsa.gov.uk or call 0300 200 122
To prepare for the theory test the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) recommend that all candidates study the three books listed below and should make full use of the available study material to prepare for the multiple choice and hazard perception elements of the theory test.
You can buy these books online at www.amazon.co.uk or at www.tsoshop.co.uk . The following reference numbers will help you find them quickly online or in any bookshop.
DSA Recommended Books:
ISBN: 0115528148 - The Official Highway Code:
This updated edition of the only official "Highway Code" contains the very latest rules of the road. Many of these rules are legal requirements and must be adhered to, in order to avoid penalty - fines, penalty points, disqualification or even prison. It is a must for every learner. RRP £2.50
ISBN: 0115528555 - Know Your Traffic Signs:
Although The Official Highway Code contains most of the commonly used road signs which are prescribed by the Traffic Signs Regulations, it does not give a comprehensive explanation of our signing system. This is therefore a perfect complimentary title to The Official Highway Code. RRP £4.99
ISBN: 0115526412 - The Official DSA Guide to Driving - The Essential Skills:
Thousands of deaths that occur each year on UK roads might be prevented by improving standards of driving. By promoting the correct attitude and approach to driving, along with the essential driving techniques, Driving - The Essential Skills will keep you on the road to safe driving for life. This user friendly guide is a fantastic aid to practical lessons. RRP £12.99
Multiple choice questions can be practised for free at the official DSA website www.theory-tests.co.uk however you will need to also buy the disc below to prepare you for the hazard perception test.
DSA Recommended DVD:
ASIN: 0115524940 - The official Guide to Hazard Perception:
This official guide to hazard perception aims to improve pupils perception of hazards and how to deal with them. Key features include: multiple-choice quizzes using questions taken from the official theory test; hazard perception simulations and video clips; interactive hazard perception simulation with feedback. RRP £15.99
Alternatively you can buy a 2 disc kit -
ASIN: 0115527524 - The official DSA complete theory test kit: This 2 disc kit includes: The Official DSA Theory Test for Car Drivers CD-ROM which includes all of the car theory test questions and explains the answers. This is the only official CD-ROM and DVD kit to prepare you for both the multiple choice and hazard perception parts of the theory test. RRP £19.99
Information from www.dsa.gov.uk and www.amazon.co.uk has been used to create this page.
