THEORY TEST (As of 28th September 2020)
What is the theory test?
As well as using the Albion theory learning program, you’ll need to study for your theory test using the books and software to get ready to sit the theory test.
You’ll need to:
- answer 50 multiple-choice questions within 57 minutes.
- get 43 out of the 50 questions right to pass the multiple-choice part of the test
The hazard perception part of the test is not changing. This is where you watch video clips to spot developing hazards.
From 28 September 2020, the car theory test will include 3 multiple-choice questions based on a short video you will watch.
The change will make the theory test more accessible, especially to people with a:
- reading difficulty (like dyslexia)
- learning disability
- developmental condition (like autism)
This change was due to happen on 14 April 2020 but was postponed due to coronavirus.
The video clip
You’ll watch one video clip instead of reading a case study, and answer 3 questions about it.
How using a video clip will work
You’ll watch a short, silent, video clip and answer 3 multiple-choice questions about it.
You can watch the video clip as many times as you like during the multiple-choice part of the theory test.
Example: You can watch the video, answer a question, and then watch the video again before you answer the next question.
What the video clip will look like:
The video clip will show a situation, such as driving through a town centre, or driving on a country road.
The type of questions you’ll answer about the video clip
You’ll answer questions like these:
- Why are motorcyclists considered vulnerable road users?
- Why should the driver, on the side road, look out for motorcyclists at junctions?
- In this clip, who can cross the chevrons to overtake other vehicles, when it’s safe to do so?
For each of the 3 questions, you’ll have to choose the correct answer from 4 possible answers.
What the screen will look like
The left-hand side of the screen will show the video clip, with controls to:
- play the video
- pause the video
- move to a specific part of the video on a progress bar
- watch the video using the full screen
The right-hand side of the screen will show the question and 4 possible answers.
Other support for people with a reading difficulty, disability or health condition
You can have reasonable adjustments made to your theory test if you have a:
- reading difficulty
- disability
- health condition
These include:
- extra time to take the test
- someone to read what’s on the screen and record your answers
- someone to reword the questions for you
The theory and hazard test fee is £23.00.
All theory training, Highway Code, CD’S and DVD’S including Hazard Perception Tests are available from your Driving Instructor.
STUDENTS WORK STATION – view
THEORY TEST (From September 2020) – view
SHOW ME, TELL ME – view
HAZARD PERCEPTION – view
