Andy Pass

Whilst the theory test is largely home based training, I always endeavour to help pupils with their theory training wherever possible through my driving instruction and answering any questions pupils may have on any theory or driving related area.

As a professional driving instructor my aim is to guide every pupil through the complete learning process from beginner through to driving test success. Below is some information about the two parts of the theory test to help you understand what it involves.

Taking your theory test

The multiple choice part is delivered using a touch screen computer and the hazard perception part records your responses through the use of a computer mouse button.

You must pass both parts on the same sitting otherwise you will be required to take the whole test again.

Part One – Multiple choice

A question and several answers will appear on screen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one answer.

For cars and motorcycles you'll be asked 50 questions in 57 minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.

Part two – Hazard perception

The Hazard part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on a mouse. You'll be presented with a series of 14 video clips (each being around 1 minute long) which will feature every day road scenes recorded from a car. In 13 clips there will be one developing hazard, and 1 of the clips will contain two developing hazards.

You will be scored from 1 to 5 on your response to the hazard as it develops, 5 being the highest.

The pass mark for cars and motorcycles is 44 out of a possible 75.

Just as with the driving test, the more practice you have on the theory, and the more you prepare yourself, the greater the chance of passing. Any pupil learning to drive with me can benefit from my experience and knowledge to help them through the theory and hazard tests.