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Everything you need to know for your theory and practical tests
Theory Test
What's involved
Once you have your provisional license and you are 17 you can start to learn to drive. Before you can take your practical driving test you must pass your theory test. There are 2 parts to the test which you must pass both on a single test:
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Multiple-choice question – you must get 43 out of 50 to pass.​ Watch here for more info:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7womeV0brCo&t=3s
Hazard Perception – 14 video clips which show developing hazards* which you have to spot. Each clip has one developing hazard but one video has two developing hazards. You must get 44 out of 75 to pass.
Watch here for more info:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdQRkmdhwJs
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*A developing hazard is something that will cause you to change your cause of action, for example your speed or direction.
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Learning Tips
Learning Aids
To make sure you are ready for your theory test, there are a number of apps online to help you practice both elements of the test.
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Passing your driving test gives you independence and freedom.​ But many learner drivers take their test before they’re ready. It leads to a failed test, disappointment, extra costs and delays them getting on the road.
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Practical Test
All you need to know
Once you have got your theory test certificate now you are ready to book your practical test.
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There are 5 parts to the driving test:
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An eyesight check – to read a registration which is 20 meters away.
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‘Show Me, Tell Me’ vehicle safety questions
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General driving ability – various roads from junctions, to roundabouts, residential areas to country lanes and dual caraways.
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Reversing your vehicle – Parallel park, reversing into a parking bay, driving into a parking bay then reversing out, or to park on the right-hand side then reverse 2 car lengths then join the traffic.
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Independent driving for 20 minutes – following signs/directions or a Sat Nav.
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The practical driving test last 40 minutes.
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You can make up to 15 minor driving faults, 16 or more will result in a failure. If you keep making the same fault more than 3 times (e.g. not using your mirrors) then this will result in a failure. Any serious or dangerous faults will result as a fail.
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