You will need to PASS your Theory and Hazard Perception Test at the same time, before you can apply for your Practical Driving Test.
But you don’t need to have passed before contacting TopNotch School book your driving lessons. In fact as part of your training with TopNotch School you have FREE access to Theory Test Pro, a fantastic online training service which allows you to practice both the Theory and Hazard perception parts of the test.
When you are ready to take your Theory & Hazard Perception test – apply online at GOV.UK
You’ll need your:
- Great Britain or Northern Ireland provisional driving licence number
- Email address to get your booking confirmation – you can’t book online if you don’t have one
Credit or Debit card
What happens during the Theory Test?
- The Theory Test is a 50-question multiple-choice test
- To pass you must answer 43 or more questions correctly within 57 minutes.
- Questions are chosen at random from a bank of over 1,000 questions and you answer by touching the screen
- During the test you have the option to skip questions and return to them later
- You have to wait at least 3 clear working days before taking your test again if you don’t pass
“After you have completed this part you will immediately move on to the Hazard Perception test.”
Hazard Perception
- During the Hazard Perception test you’ll watch a series of 14 one minute video clips, each showing potential hazards
- involving road conditions, pedestrians or road users.
- There are 15 hazards to identify and you can score up to 5 points on each one, depending on how quickly you identify them.
- You need to score 44 out of 75 to pass
“Don’t worry it is not as tough as it sounds and your TopNotch School will help you with your Theory Test as part of your Training.”