Theory
Study
Preparing For The Theory And
Hazard Perception Test
We strongly recommend
that you prepare thoroughly for both parts of the test.
Although it is
not necessary to have any experience of driving before you take
your test, in practice, some experience of real road and traffic
situations will help you to understand the theory and hazard perception
element of learning to drive - plus your instructor will be an invaluable
source of help and advice.
However, you will
also need to do some preparation work by yourself.
Preparing for
the Theory Test
There are numerous
training aids on the market to help you study for the multiple choice
element of your theory test ranging from books, CD ROMs and interactive
DVDs to online software.
Essential study
materials include;
The
Highway Code. Essential reading for all road users, from
pedestrians to lorry drivers and from horse riders to motorcyclists.
Many of the rules in the code are legal requirements and
failure to adhere to the rules could result in prosecution
You can buy a copy of this very cheaply or an online version
of the Highway code is available at www.highwaycode.gov.uk
Know
Your Traffic Signs. Many of the questions in the Theory
Test relate to the various road signs found on British roads
and this book illustrates and explains the vast majority
of traffic signs that the road user is likely to encounter.
The
Official DSA Theory Test for Car Drivers and The Highway
Code. This is the official book which includes all of the
car theory test questions and explains the answers. It is
written by the Driving Standards Agency, the people who
set the tests. It also contains the complete Highway Code
as above.
There are many
more training aids available – these can be purchased from retail
outlets and via the internet - please see our online
store for a wide selection.
If you want to
practice a multiple choice test online, please click on the link
below.
http://www.dsa.gov.uk/mockpaper/theoryintro.htm
Preparing for
the Hazard Perception Test
The hazard perception
part of the test requires you to watch video clips on a computer
screen and click the mouse when you spot a developing hazard. Training
aids therefore come in the form of CD ROMs, interactive DVDs and
online software.
There are many
training aids available – these can be purchased from retail outlets
and via the internet - please see our online
store for a wide selection.
Please see our
Theory Test page for full details of what
is involved in both parts of the test.
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