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The theory comprises of a computerised
touch-screen theory test of 50 multiple choice questions 5 of which are
based on a case study. You need to answer 43 out of the 50 correctly to
pass. The HPT comprises of 14 interactive video clips - as the video plays you will have to click when you spot a potential hazard. The pass mark is 44 points out of 75. You must pass both these tests before you can even apply for your practical test. The theory & HPT test is taken at a different
centre to the practical test, your nearest theory test centres are Watford and Luton.
The theory test questions
cover a wide range of subjects, which include:
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Safety Margins |
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Attitude |
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Hazard Awareness |
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Safety and Your Vehicle |
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Vulnerable Road Users |
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Other Types of Vehicle |
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Vehicle Handling |
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Motorway Rules |
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Rules of the Road |
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Road & Traffic Signs |
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Documents |
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Accidents |
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Once you have passed the theory & HPT test you can
apply for the practical driving test. However, you must be able to drive
with minimal assistance from your driving instructor before you take the
test. If you can drive and control your car safely and smoothly, with
full awareness of other road users and consideration for the road, weather
and traffic conditions, and can competently perform all the slow manoeuvres,
you are ready to pass your driving test! You should therefore be able
to drive with minimal assistance from your driving instructor, apart from
his or her directions on where to go. Take your instructor's advice on
whether you are ready, otherwise you waste your time and money taking
a test, as well as annoying the examiner and needlessly taking a test
booking, which someone who WAS ready for the test could have had.
Normally you will have the use of your instructor's
car for the test. However if you should insist on taking a test against
their advice, you can expect this service to be withdrawn!
All you have to do on the driving test is what you
should know already - there are no secrets. You should have declared any
physical or mental health problems when you applied for your provisional
licence. If your condition has changed, you must inform DVLA without delay.
If you have any new condition or disability that is relevant to your driving,
you will have to declare it when you apply for a driving test.
This will take place at the start of your practical test after your eyesight check. There are 19 questions in total of which 2 will be asked. We will go through these questions with you and provide you with a copy. |
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Q: I get nervous when I'm under pressure - will
you shout at me?
A: No. We have years of experience with nervous
pupils, and we have learnt that shouting at you will only make you
more nervous, and we like to avoid that happening.
Q: How long will it take me to be ready for my
practical driving test?
A: General rule of thumb is 2 hours for every year
of your life; i.e. 17 years = 34 hours (DSA recommend minimum 48
hours).
Q: Where will I learn to drive?
A: Initially on quiet residential streets, moving
on to higher traffic roads including dual carriageways.
Q: My dad only had 10 hours of lessons, and passed
his test first time. Why might I need more?
A: Firstly, make sure your dad is not fibbing. Secondly,
traffic since then has increased considerably, the roads have become
more congested with traffic and with traffic calming measures etc.
Q: I have passed my test but I'm still nervous
of going it alone - can you help?
A: Yes, if you have taken your test within the last
2 years you can have extra tuition on the things that make you the
most anxious, and you can do Pass Plus which includes motorway driving.
Q: I passed my test years ago, but haven't driven
since - can you help?
A: Yes, we offer refresher lessons.
Q: Do you do intensive courses, and if so, how
long do they take?
A: Yes, we recommend you do an intensive over a
2-week period of, for example, 4 hours a day Monday-Friday.
Q: Can I do more hours per day?
A. Yes, contact
us for more details.
Q: I've read all the above - when can I start?
A: Just contact
us :)
Q: There's a guy down the road doing lessons for
£15 per hour - why should I choose you instead ?
A: Is he fully qualified - can you see the green
badge below affixed to his front windscreen? Trainee Instructors carry a pink badge. Unfortunately, there
are a lot of bogus driving instructors who are not qualified at
all, and hence do not have insurance cover. Because they don't have
to pay this cover, they can afford to charge you less; but beware
- you will not receive any compensation in case of an accident.
Q: Can I learn in my own car?
A: Yes, please contact
us for more information. |
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