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Basics

You need to take a theory test before you can apply for your practical driving test

It is a fairly simple test split into 2 parts-

The multiple choice questions
The hazard perception test

There are 50 multiple choice questions - you need to achieve 43 out of 50 to pass.

The object of the hazard perception section is to identify up to 15 hazards as quickly as possible from 14 video clips

The time allowed for both tests is 57 minutes.

The cost is currently £31.00 (April 2009)

Study and Practice

The current pass rate is about 50%

Between 70% and 80% of the multiple choice questions are based on common sense, however, you will not be able to pass on this alone and you will need to do some study. We normally recommend about 10 hours before you take your test. Yes, you can do it by cramming, but don't forget this is a life skill and can leave you very vulnerable if you don't remember the rules of the road. With over 3500 killed on our roads each year this is a serious business!

To prepare for the multiple choice part of the theory test, we strongly recommend that you study the books from which the questions are sourced as well as the questions themselves. These books are:

These books, DVDs and ON-Line Resourses will help you to answer the questions correctly and will also help you when studying for your practical test. The information in them will be relevant throughout your driving life so make sure you always have an up-to-date copy that you can refer to.

We have an excellent working relationship with a2om and have access to some of the best software available for just £10. (normal retail £25) Click on the logo/link to try it out. You can then call us and we'll give you an access code over the phone. (We'll get this computerised in a few weeks time)

The Highway Code – this is essential reading for all drivers.

Driving – The Essential Skills – this is the official reference, giving practical advice and best driving practice for all drivers.

The Official Theory Test for Car Drivers - contain all the questions in the multiple choice part of the theory test, together with the answers and explanations.

Know Your Traffic Signs – this contains most of the signs and road markings that you are likely to come across.

ONLINE Resourse

The Official Guide to Hazard Perception (DVD) – We strongly recommend that you use this, preferably with your trainer, to prepare for the hazard perception part of the theory test. Alternatively, this is available as a VHS and booklet pack.

Hazard Perception

The Official Theory Test CD-ROM for Car Drivers – this is an alternative way of preparing for the multiple choice part of the theory test. It contains all the questions and answers and also allows you to take mock tests.

Driving Test Success (DVD pack) - This twin pack has not only the multiple choice questions and the hazard perception videos to practice, but great help for the practical test, the show me, tell me section and a unique 'learn on the go' function which works with your iPod or other portable media.

Booking Your Theory Test

3 ways of booking

By internet (You're on it now, so it should be easy)

Website (opens new window) - http://www.dsa.gov.uk

Email address - customercare@pearson.com
By phone (often the quickest way)

Theory driving test - booking - 0300 200 1122

Text phone - Minicom users - 0300 200 1144

Fax From within the UK - 0300 200 1155

Welsh Speakers: 0300 200 1133
By post (more difficult to choose time and date)

Address

PO BOX 381
Salford
M50 3UW

Theory Test Locations

There are about 161 theory test centres in the UK. Locate your local centre

Aberdeen , Aberystwyth, Aldershot, Ayr

Ballymena, Bangor, Barnstaple, Barrow, Basildon, Basingstoke, Bath, Belfast, Benbecula, Berwick Tweed, Birkenhead, Birmingham, Blackpool, Bolton, Boston, Bournmouth, Bradford, Brighton, Bristol, Builth Wells, Bury St Edmunds

Cambridge , Canterbury , Cardiff , Carlisle, Chelmsford , Cheltenham, Chester , Chesterfield , Colchester, Coventry , Crawley , Croydon

Derby , Doncaster, Dudley, Dumfries, Dundee, Dunfermline, Durham

Eastbourne, Edinburgh , Elgin , Exeter

Fareham, Fort William

Gairloch, Galasheilds, Gillingham, Glasgow Central, Glasgow NW, Gloucester , Grantham, Greenock, Grimsby , Guilford

Harlow, Harrogate, Hasting, Haverford, Helmsdale, Huddersfield, Hull , Huntley

Ilford, Inverness, Ipswich, Islay, Isle of Scilly, Isle of Wight , Isles Arran/Barra

Kings Lynn , Kingston , Kirkwall

Leeds, Leicester, Lerwick, Lincoln , Liverpool, Londonderry, Lowestoft, Luton

Manchester , Mansfield , Merthyr Tydfil, Middlesborough, Milton Keynes , Morpeth, Motherwell, Mull/Tiree,

Newcastle , Newport , Newry, Northampton , Norwich , Nottingham

Oban, Oldham, Omagh, Oxford

Palmers Green, Penzance, Peterborough , Pitlochry, Plymouth , Portadown, Portree, Portsmouth , Preston

Reading , Redditch , Rhyl, Runcorn

Salford, Salisbury, Scarborough, Scunthorpe, Sheffield, Shrewsbury, Sidcup, Slough, Solihull, Southampton, Southend, Southport, Southwark, St Helens, Staines, Stevenage, Stirling, Stockport, Stoke on Trent, Stornoway, Stranraer, Stratford on Avon, Sunderland, Sutton Coldfield, Swansea, Swindon

Tarbert, Taunton , Tongue, Torquay, Truro

Ullapool, Uxbridge

Watford, West Hereford, Weymouth , Wick, Wigan, Wolverhampton, Worcester , Wokington, Worthing

Yeovil

On the day

Take with you

Both parts of your driving licence
Your letter of confirmation
Highway code or other books for last second revision

Make sure you know where it is and allow plenty of time for being caught in traffic behind learners (Now that would be ironic)

At the centre

Sign in
Put your phone and belongings in a locker
Wait to be called
Do the practice questions first
Use headphones if you would like to hear as well as read the questions
Take your time
Call us as soon as you have passed and we can book your driving test

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