Cheryl’s Motoring School - Driving Test Information

The Theory Test
Consists of 50 multi-chose questions all based on the Highway Code and road safety matters. The test lasts 57 minutes and you will need to answer at least 44 questions correctly in order to pass.

The theory test is taken using a touch screen computer. Before the test begins you will have a fifteen minute practice session. During the test only one question will appear on screen at a time and you will be able to navigate backwards/forwards through the questions changing answers if necessary.

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Hazard Perception Test
After you have finsihed the multiple choice part of the theory test you will have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception test starts.

During the hazard perception test you will be shown 14 film clips. Each clip contains one or more developing hazards. You must respond by clicking the mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing that may result in you, the driver having to take some action i.e. change direction or brake. The sooner you identify a hazard the more points you score.

Official DSA Hazard Percption Test Practise Clips

Show Me, Tell Me Test
This is a simple test based around basic car maintenance matters. The driving test examiner will ask you two questions, one show me and one tell Me. The questions and answers are widely published so no one should fail. For the full show me tell me questions and answers.

Practical Driving Test
Once you have passed your theory test, you can then book a practical driving test (Form DL26 available from the Driving Test Centre or your driving instructor). It is always best that you and your driving instructor agree that you have had enough driving tuition to ensure that you are at a suitable standard for a driving test. You must be able to drive well consistently and with confidence and not require any assistance or guidance from your instructor. Most people who fail do so because they haven't had enough instruction and practice.

Whichever method you use to learn to drive, be it either an approved driving instructor or a family member or friend, the car used for the driving test must be a roadworthy vehicle suitable for the purpose of the test. You must display L-plates which conform to current regulations when driving a motor vehicle under provisional licence conditions. The vehicle must also have seat belts, and front head restraints fitted to the front passenger seat, and an interior mirror for use by the examiner.

Documentation you must take to the test with you are your theory test pass certificate, a valid GB or Northern Ireland driving licence and photographic proof of identity. If you have the new style photo card licence, you must bring both parts of the licence (photo card and paper counterpart) to the test. This type of licence will also act as your photographic proof of identity.

The test usually takes approx 35 to 40mins.