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Com-Pass1 School of Motoring - Test Info
The Driving Theory Test
This is made up of two parts taken via a computer at a local theory test centre. The first part is a multiple choice test. There are 50 questions asked. You must answer 43 of these correctly in order to pass this part of the test. The questions concern road safety and the Highway Code, so a good knowledge of the Highway Code is essential if you are going to pass.
You may return to any of the questions and change any answers you wish to in the 57mins time scale you are allotted for this part of the theory test.
Hazard Perception Test
This is the second part of the test and consists of 14 individual video clips, 13 clips contain one major developing hazard and one clip contains two. This part of the test is to assess your ability to see the hazardous situations and your response to these hazards. You identify them by clicking the mouse; the quicker you respond, the higher the mark. You must obtain a mark 44 out of a possible 75 to pass this part of the test.
Practical Driving Test
You will need to have passed your theory test and hazard perception test before you can apply for the practical driving test. The purpose of the Driving Test is to find out whether you can drive safely on the roads without supervision. You must be able to demonstrate to the examiner that you have this ability or you will not pass the test.
- Able to drive and control the car safely and smoothly.
- Aware of other road users and demonstrate a consideration for the road.
- Able to drive in various weather and traffic conditions.
- Confident in performing all the manoeuvres
The practical Driving Test will last approximately 40 minutes starting and finishing at the test centre. An examiner will be present in the car for the duration of your test. Before the driving test begins, the examiner will ask you to sign a form and ask you to show proof of your identity. You will be asked to identify the car you will be taking the test in and read out a car number plate from the minimum distance required to ensure that your eyesight is at the standard required for driving.
During the test the examiner assesses your ability to drive competently and safely and will test your knowledge and skills on most of the topics that you will have covered on your driving lessons.
If you commit a serious or dangerous fault during your driving test you will fail. You will also fail if you commit more than 15 minor driving faults. The examiner can stop your driving test if they feel that you have driven dangerously.
