Whats does the theory test involve?

The theory test is in two parts: multiple choice and hazard perception. To pass the theory test you must pass both parts. If you fail either part you are required to take both parts of the test again.

1. Multiple choice test

This part of the DSA theory test for car drivers consists of 50 multiple choice questions. Associated with each question is a list of potential answers. You need to select the correct answer, or answers, by touching the appropriate area of the computer screen. You will be given 57 minutes to complete the test. To pass you need to correctly answer 43 out of the 50 questions (i.e. 86%).

Once you have completed the test you will be given the option of a 3 minute break before you move on to the next part of the test, hazard perception.

2. Hazard Perception test

This part of the DSA theory test requires you to view 14 hazard video clips on the computer screen of approximately one minute each. You are required to watch these clips as if you were the driver. There will be 15 hazards to find - at least one on each clip. However, one clip will have 2 hazards. The hazard clips will not contain any sound - just like the old silent movies.

You click either the left or right mouse button whenever you think you can see a hazard developing. The speed at which you click the mouse button as a hazard develops will determine your score for that particular hazard clip. You can score between 0 and 5 on each hazard. Therefore the maximum you can score is 75 (i.e. 15 hazards x 5). To pass you need a score of 44.