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DSA Theory Test
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The Theory Test was introduced in July 1996 and
was designed to improve road safety.
Unfortunately even if you have already passed
your Theory Test for cars, or any other vehicle,
you must take it again for the category you wish
to take a practical test for. Practical Tests
cannot be booked until the Theory Test has been
passed.
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Included in the test is driver's attitude, traffic signs
and regulations, effects of alcohol, drugs and fatigue
on driver's behaviour, the safety and environmental
aspects of vehicles. On the 14th November 2002 the
Hazard Perception Test was added to the Theory Test.
The first part of the Theory Test consists of 35
randomly picked multiple-choice questions from the DSA
question bank, in which you must get at least 30
questions correct to pass, you have 40 minutes to
complete this section. No two theory test have the same
questions, and can be about any of the above subjects.
Once you have completed this part of the test you will
have around a 3 minute break, at which time you will
then start your Hazard Perception Test. This will
include 14 short film clips where you will have to
identify 15 scoreable hazards. One film clip may only
contain 2 hazards so you must concentrate on each clip.
Each hazard will require you to take some form of action
such as change speed or direction; this is done by
clicking the left or right mouse button, you will only
be able to see the film clip once there is no going
back.
You will be marked on the number of hazards that you
correctly identify, each hazard is marked from one to
five, the sooner you see the hazard the higher your
score. If you randomly click the mouse button then you
will receive a zero score. To pass the Hazard Test you
must score 38 marks out of a possible 75, this will
increase to 44 out of 75 in September 2003.
You must pass both the Hazard Perception and the
multiple-choice questions to pass the Theory Test. Once
you have passed your Theory Test you must pass your
Practical Test within 2 years, if this is not achieved
you will have to retake the Theory Test.
Contrary to popular belief the Theory Test is not easy
and does not just consist of identifying road signs. The
only way to pass first time is to thoroughly study the
material available.
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