Hazard Perception Test

jonforth · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Karma :

Tomorrow i will be sitting on a panel to discuss a proposal to change the hazard perception test from video footage to computer animation.

I recently did it, just before xmas and they rang up and asked me to sit on the panel as i live nearby to the centre i presume.

I think it is probably a bad idea but they are showing us the new clips so will have to wait and see.

Anyone got any views?

Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Hazard perception is a poorly thought out test anyway. I passed first time, but many people take 2 or 3 goes to pass it even with all the DVDs etc. Clarifying how the test works would be a better use of their resources. Even some of the DVLA centre staff don't know how it works!

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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

Its a pile of wank, its alot different when you on the road yourself Wink

And if there gonna remake them at least make them higher resoulution, I am yet to drive a car with the window the size of a letter box Wink

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kawakid · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Mar 2005 Karma :

I think the clips need to be more orianted towards bikers than just being a general.

For example, mud on the road, water on the road, man hole covers, painted road markins are more of risks to bikers than car drivers.
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Mister James · I want to believe! Joined: 10 Aug 2004 Karma :

The format and execution of the HPT are so confusing that I'm sure most people who fail haven't even got a clue why!

Clear examples, with full explanations, would go a long way towards helping people pass.
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jonforth · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 08 Mar 2006 Karma :

I think the only reason i have agreed to sit on this panel is because i did it recently and found it totally confusing, and therefore have an opinion on it. I did pass but i have no idea how.

Maybe computer animation would make it clearer but surely the point is you actually have to 'spot' the hazard.

I think it should be made more simple to use rather than changing the format.