Study Aids For Theory Test

[WildGoose]

its high time to get my car theory test done, but the DSA website insists i buy all this crap before they reckon i'll be ready for the test, which i refuse to do on general principal

for those that have done the car theory recently, along with the hazard perception crap, care to tell me what you used to revise, and how difficult you found the test consequently

cheers
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[billy whizz]

Highway code is a must, the theory test book helps quite a lot. Took my HGV test last year not as easy as i thought but the theory is basic common sense. Hazzard perception is the one to worry about, but just remember you should have clicked the mouse button at least 4 times on each screen! Good luck
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[Danny]

For the hazard test remember they only count moving things as hazards.

I've got a theory test CD from 2002 if you want it.

[Davo]

With the hazard perception test, i thought it was more of a case of luck than judgement to get a passing score.

Another thing is try and remember stopping distances as everyone i know has been asked a question on it

I'd also take a quick look at the DSA's website and take the mock theory test's there, when i did my bike theory i got a lot of the questions that were on the website.

Good luck with the test, have you got a date yet?

[WildGoose]

not booked yet, just thinking at this stage
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[Nighteyes]

The questions are mostly just common sense and a good bit of process of elimination will do they trick. As for the Hazard Perception, I can't see you having much trouble, especially not with the amount of road experiance you have already. From most accounts it's down to luck, and whether you click at the right time or not since there is only meant to be a small window for each hazard
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[carvell]

Revised nothing for car, got 35 and 65.

You don't need to learn anything, it's just common sense, you'll be fine.
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[Demonic69]

The DSA, BSM and my driving instructor all said I don't have to do my car theory because I have my full bike licence. Could be worth looking into.
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[karen_moomin]

Learn your stopping distances so you can recite them. Learn them off by heart. Have a good read of your Highway Code. The rest of the test is common sense.

I can't comment on the HP because I didn't have to do one.

[cagiva gezzer]

I have a full bike licence, but i had to do a theory test for the cars.

I used "DRIVING TEST THEORY SOFTWARE" By FOCUS Multimedia. A new set of cd roms cost me £6 on ebay and were worth every penny.

They moniter your progress and tell you if you're 'ready'.

Like everyone has said, its all common sense apart from the stopping distances. However, there will only be a max of one question on them.
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[Danny]

Me too.

[MarJay]

Depends when you did your bike test afaik... not sure though.
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[Annabella]

Car theory is much easier than the bike theory test IMHO. Just practice the test online when you get chance. If you have any questions - ask me, I'll probably know the answer on account of the ex having being a driving instructor type-character.

As for the hazard perception - I've heard the best way is just to keep hitting the button
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[WildGoose]

thanks for teh replies peeps

i have a highway code, and a theory test book from when i did the bike one

from what ive heard you say and read before about hazard perception, its a big joke, so i'll just fudge that on the day
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[30sumthin gal]

The Theory Test
To do your bike or car test – irrespective of which test you will do, you will need to complete the Theory Test with Hazard Perception. It consists of two parts and the bad news is that if you fail one part, you fail the whole test and would have to re-sit the whole thing again including the one part you passed!

When you get to the Test Centre, you have to book in (allow 15 mins before your test time for this). Don’t forget your photo licence and your confirmation of booking form. This will tell you everything you need to know.

The Multiple Choice part of the test is easy – PROVIDING you have done your homework!

It consists of 35 multiple choice questions that you answer by touching the computer screen. That was the easy bit. As for the Hazard Perception clips? Well, I could lie and say it was fool-proof, but I won’t. I hated it, and thought it was pointless. The idea is that you press a mouse button every time you see a hazard approaching. OK, I know, it should demonstrate your ability to read the road. I’ve been doing that for 14 years! The HP part of the test is ideally for the true learners amongst us. I was hitting the button far too early, as I saw the hazard, and I got getting low scores even though the hazard was right! I did still pass though, and I make my comments to one of the officials who replied that she agreed with me, and admitted that the system was undergoing a major revamp because of this! I also asked her if I had failed the HP and therefore the whole Theory part of the test, did it mean I was a liability on the road, and therefore have my Car Licence revoked? She smiled and shrugged her shoulders. In my opinion, there should be an adjudicator present and you should point out the hazards to a person, who can then make the relevant notes. Much fairer me thinks!

Anyway, I passed and that for me was the main thing!

TIP:- If you have a PC, get a two part CD called Driving Test Theory Success by Focus. (£9.99) it includes an additional Hazard Perception CD giving you plenty of practice on getting the hazards right. It includes many more clips than the Roadsence Hazard Perception CD from DSA! Other books to get: Highway code (£1.49), and quite a large book but invaluable, The Official Theory Test for Motorcyclists (£11.99).

Look up Highway Code on internet, the whole thing is on-line!
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[Rhino]

I just passed my motorcycle theory on Saturday, and passed my car test last year. My advice would be to go to your local library and take out the theory test book. It has every question you can be asked. If you read through the book trying to answer the questions, then see if you are right. If not, read the explaination as to why the answer is what it is.

The hazard perception element is a litttle different. You should click the mouse when you see something which could potentially become a hazard (something which makes you change speed or direction) - this could be a junction with a restricted view, for example. You will see a few of these in each clip, but in each clip at least one potential hazard will become a hazard. It is how quickly you see this happen that you are scored on. The sooner you see a car pulling out across your path, to use our example) the higher you score.