Monday, May 17, 2010

DSA driving test - know the typical user queries related to the hazard perception test

Its been found that, even after passing the driving test, learner drivers are involved into the road accidents disproportionately, especially in the first months.

Hence, it is important to take hazard perception training to improve hazard perception skills of the learner drivers. And also to become a safe driver minimizing the road accidents risks.

Here are few typical hazard test related queries which can help to know the exam better.

There are loads of informative pages available on the internet about the hazard perception test scoring mechanism etc. But usually a learner driver fails to understand the typical problems, other drivers also face.

Q1. Hazard Perception test not fair, I am experienced driver?

Although being experienced driver, I failed this part of the driving test. While practicing I can pass every time getting above passing mark. But in actual examination, I failed 2 times so far. I have spent more than GBP 100 already. Any advice to pass hazard perception test would be appreciated.

Q2. How to pass hazard test?

I am not sure about the way hazard test scoring mechanism works. Can someone explain terminologies like potential hazard, developing hazard, developed hazard, scoring window. I have my test next week and still not sure about hazard test. Please help. As I find this as difficult part of the test.

Q3. What types of hazards I look for in hazard clips?

I always see more than 2-3 hazards per clip. Should I click for all of them? Also can I click anywhere on the screen or do I have to click on the hazard itself. Please let me know any good websites to hazard perception test practice clips. Also any tips on passing hazard test on first attempt would be appreciated.

Q4. I failed my hazard perception part of driving theory test due to too many clicks. Can someone explain this?

Q5. Does the hazard clips have voice over. I can not hear when hazard clip is playing. Is there voice over.

All above and similar queries are answered on different websites.

All you need to:
  • Know the terminologies related to the driving test
  • Know driving theory examination process
  • Know hazard test scoring mechanism
  • Know the pass marks
  • Go through some few hints and tips
  • Know the penalizing points

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Booked driving theory test? Take important documents with you otherwise you may loose your fees

Minimum cost of dsa driving theory test itself is £31.00. And on top of it, if you just don't carry required documents, you might loose your driving test fees. So why take a chance.

DSA has recently announced that they can now accept UK Identity Cards issued by IPS to confirm their identity at the driving test centre.
More details from DSA -

DSA has been working closely with the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) so we can accept UK Identity Cards issued by IPS as an alternative means by which candidates may confirm their identity for all types of driving test and Driver CPC periodic training.

Candidates for driving test and periodic training need to produce evidence of their entitlement to drive the relevant vehicle and prove their identity before the test or training can commence.

Candidates may currently do this by way of a driving licence. Where the license does not contain a photograph a valid passport is also required.

Candidates will still need to confirm their driving entitlement by producing their driving license for driving test but, with effect from 27 April, candidates who do not have a photo card license will be able to use a valid UK ID Card issued by IPS as an alternative to their passport.

Any candidate who is unable to satisfy the examiner of their driving entitlement or identity will have their driving test cancelled and may lose their fee.
Things to note down:

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the test time shown above to allow DSA to check you in.

Must-have documents from driving test-
  • A valid signed UK photocard licence
  • An old style valid signed UK paper driving licence and a valid passport.
Accepted photographic ID -

Photographic identification acceptable for both driving theory and driving practical tests are as follows:

  1. A valid signed UK (or Northern Ireland) photocard licence
  2. An old style valid signed UK (or Northern Ireland) paper driving licence and a valid passport.
Click here for specific more details.
If you now have two or more tests booked that you have not yet taken, please check that there is at least 2 hours between your appointments. Failure to do so could cause you to miss a test and lose your fee. If you haven't already, You can also book theory test online.

Remember: if you do not bring your driving licence and acceptable proof of identity when you arrive for your test you will not be allowed to take it and you will lose your test fee.