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When can the hazard perception test be taken?
It will be taken the same time as the theory test.
The theory test is made up of two parts, or elements.
The multiple-choice element is exactly the same as the
current theory test. You will select your answers to
questions by touching the screen. You have the opportunity
to practice using the system before starting the multiple-choice
element. After the multiple-choice element, you may
have a break of up to 3 minutes before the hazard perception
element starts. The hazard perception element will consist
of 14 video clips, which will feature real road scenes
and developing hazards of various types such as vehicles
and pedestrians. There are a total of 15 scoreable hazards
in the test. Thirteen clips will contain one scoreable
hazard and one clip will contain two scoreable hazards.
Each scoreable hazard has a marking window and a score
is awarded when you respond in that window. The earlier
the developing hazard is identified and a response is
made the higher the score. You won't score any points
if you respond outside the window.
You will be shown a short tutorial video about how the
hazard perception element works before you start that
part of the test.
You must pass both elements to pass your theory test.
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How much more will it cost me to take this test?
The
DSA theory and hazard test fees are currently£20.50.
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How will the hazard perception test work?
You will be shown a number of moving video clips filmed
from a car. Each clip will contain one or more developing
hazards.
You will be asked to indicate as soon as they see a
hazard developing which may result in the driver taking
some action, such as changing speed or direction. The
sooner a response is made the higher the score.
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If I've already passed the theory test will I still
have to pass the hazard perception test?
If you have already taken and passed the theory test,
you will NOT have to take the hazard perception
test.
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How will the test be marked?
There will be 14 different moving scenes on the Hazard
Perception test screen. The scenes will have one hazard
to identify and one scene will have 2 hazards to identify.
You will not be told which clip this is. The 14 scenes
will be taken from a bank of 200.
You will have to identify the moving hazard by clicking
a mouse. For example, a car pulling out in front of
you, as quickly as possible. You will be given a 'window
of time' in which to spot the hazard. The score will
depend on how soon you identify the hazard - the longer
they take, the lower their score. You will score a zero
mark if you either click too late, or repeatedly.
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What is the pass mark for the Hazard Perception Test?
Different pass marks are being set for the different
categories of test. Out of a total of 75 marks, the
pass marks will be phased in Currently the pass marks
are:-
Car
and Motorcycle
Current pass mark - 44 out of 75
LGV and PCV
Current pass mark- 50 out of 75
ADI and LGV Register
Current pass mark - 57 out of 75
The hazard perception pass marks may be subject to further
change.
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Where
can I find help to prepare for the Hazard Perception
Test?
There are many CD ROMS and Videos available from high
street and web stockists go to this Amazon.co.uk
link for more details
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What Hazards Are We Looking For?
A
Hazard is an event that may cause you to stop, slow
down or change direction etc. for example:-
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School crossing and bus waiting with children crossing
road
- Vehicle
doing U turn on brow of hill
- Parked
vehicles/road works
- Vehicle
turning right across traffic
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Car stopping in road to collect passenger
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What happens if I pass the theory test but fail the
hazard perception test, will I have to pay another £20.50
to take the whole thing again?
You must pass both elements to pass your test. If you
fail either the existing multiple choice section or
the new hazard perception test you will fail the whole
test and have to pay £20.50 and sit the whole test
again.
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Is
the hazard perception test just for cars ?
The hazard perception test will have to be taken with
all theory tests.
These tests include:-
- Cars
- Motorcycles
- Goods
Vehicle( LGV)
- Bus
or Coach (PCV)
- ADI
test (part1)
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What constitutes a hazard?
Well, pretty much anything that could cause a driver
to change speed, direction or stop – it needn't
necessarily be on the road itself.
- The
children playing beyond the parked car may run out
into the road to retrieve their ball.
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The traffic lights could change from green to red,
you should reduce your speed in anticipation
- The
bus can pull out at any time, or passengers leaving
the bus may step out into the road in front of you
- A
vehicle travelling towards you indicating its intention
to turn right may try to get across the road in
front of you
The
list is endless!
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