THE DSA THEORY TEST

THE COST OF THE DSA THEORY TEST (CAR) = £31.00

You will need to show both parts of your valid driving licence (the photocard and the A4 paper counterpart) at the Theory Test Centre.

If you have an old-style paper licence without a photo you must bring the licence and a valid passport as proof of identity.

Please note: If you do not show the required documents you will not be allowed to take the test and you will lose your fee.

THEORY SECTION

You will be allocated a computer which will display 50 multiple-choice theory test questions, you will have 57 minutes to answer the questions using the computer touch screen. Before the test starts you'll be given instructions on how the test works. You can also choose to go through a 15 minute 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 on screen and you have to select the correct answer. Some questions may require more than one answer.

You must answer a minimum of 43 questions correctly out of a possible 50 to pass this section.

HAZARD PERCEPTION SECTION

After a short 3 minute break following the theory section you will be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works. You will then commence the hazard perception section of the test. 14 one-minute video clips will then start in rapid succession, be alert, as one of the video clips will have two major developing hazards. You will need to click the mouse in order to register the hazards, 5 points will be the highest score per single hazard video clip with 10 points available on the double hazard video clip.

You will need to score a minimum of 44 points out of a possible 75 to pass this section.

CANDIDATES MUST PASS BOTH SECTIONS IN ONE SITTING TO PASS THE THEORY TEST.

DSA THEORY VIDEO

CD-ROMs, Books and Training Videos are available from the TSO On-line bookstore to help you gain that very important Theory pass. www.tsoshop.co.uk

YOU CANNOT APPLY FOR YOUR DSA PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST UNTIL YOU HAVE PASSED YOUR THEORY TEST.

After passing the Theory Test you have a two year period in which to successfully pass the DSA Practical Driving Test.

If you do not pass the DSA Practical Driving Test within that period you must retake the Theory Test once again.

KNOW YOUR TRAFFIC SIGNS

The Department for Transport’s ‘Know your traffic signs’ booklet is now available on the Directgov website. You can go to an individual section for images and information on traffic signs, signals and road markings. Or, you can download the booklet in full, free of charge. To take a look, go to direct.gov.uk/trafficsigns.

Why know your traffic signs?
Traffic signs play a vital role in directing, informing and controlling road users’ behaviour in an effort to make the roads as safe as possible for everyone. This makes a knowledge of traffic signs essential. Not just for new drivers or riders needing to pass their theory test, but for all road users, including experienced professional drivers.

Keeping up to date
We live in times of change. Society, technology and the economy all play their part in changing the way we travel. New road signs conveying new messages and in new formats are introduced from time to time, so drivers or riders who passed their driving test a few years ago need to keep up to date or run the risk of failing to understand or comply with recently introduced signs.

Having experience is all very well, but it’s not enough if your knowledge is out of date.

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THE DSA THEORY TEST