Theory Test Advice

Advice to help you pass your theory test

The best advice and information

Pass your theory test - with help from your Weelz instructor!

The theory test is made up of two parts; the multiple choice part and the hazard perception

The multiple choice part is delivered using a touch screen computer and the hazard perception part records your responses through the use of a computer mouse button

You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test

If you pass one part and fail the other you will fail the whole test, and you will need to take both parts again. In other words, you have to pass both at the same time to pass

Multiple choice

Before the test starts you will be given instructions on how the test works, and you can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test

At the end of the practice session the real test will begin. A question and several answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen

Some questions may require more than one answer. You will be asked 50 questions in 40 minutes and the pass mark is 44 out of 50

You can navigate between questions and 'flag' questions that you want to come back to later in the test. After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts

Hazard perception

After the break you will then be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works

The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but 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

You will not be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you will only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard. The pass mark for the hazard perception part of the theory test is 44 out of 75

Your instructor can give you all the help you need to pass the theory test. This includes help with your hazard perception training on CD-ROM, and also help with the multiple choice questions and mock tests. Reference material may even be available for you to loan, so speak to your instructor now

The Theory test can be booked by calling the DSA booking line on 0870 0101 372

email me or call 07517 384139 or 0845 833 1143

Ages for driving in the UK

How old you need to be to start

The minimum driving age in the UK is currently 17 years old

If the government ever decided to change the minimum driving age, you would almost certainly here about it on national television well before the age was actually changed

The current law states:

You can't start to drive a car o UK roads until you have a valid signed provisional driving licence in your possesion and are of the minimum driving age of seventeen ( 16 years old if you receive the higher rate of disability allowance)

Refresher Courses

Get back behind the wheel

Did you pass your test years ago but have never driven?

Have you had a break from driving due to circumstances or health?

If like many people you have let your driving skills get slightly "rusty" or you have maybe lost your confidence, why not take a course of refresher lessons with Weelz?

You may need one hour or a few, it is up to you. You will know when you feel comfortable or you can be assessed and take the advice of one of our highly trained instructors

Maybe you drive but only on local roads, and are thinking of going further afield we can also do Motorway lessons to improve your confidence and skills at this faster pace of driving

Feel free to contact Chris on 07517 384139 or 0845 833 1143 and we'll be able to help

email me or call 07517 384139 or 0845 833 1143