Taking your motorbike theory test

The motorbike theory test is made up of a multiple-choice part and a hazard perception part. You need to pass both parts to pass it. Once you have passed the theory test you can then apply to take your practical driving test.

Motorbike theory test is very similar to car theory test, only difference is the question bank for the motorcycle theory test is different.

Part one – multiple-choice questions:

Before the driving test starts you’ll be given instructions on how the test works.
You can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple-choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.
A question and several answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one answer.

The DSA driving test case study will take the form of a scenario, or short story, on which five questions will be based. Candidates will answer the questions in the same way as they do now, using either the touch screen or mouse. You can navigate between questions and ‘flag’ questions that you want to come back to later in the test. After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts.

Multiple choice questions:
Vehicle category – Car and motorcycle
Time allowed – 57 minutes
Pass mark – 43 out of 50

Part two – hazard perception:
After the break you’ll then be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works.
The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You’ll be presented with a series of video clips, which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there’ll be at least one developing hazard, but one of the car/motorcycle clips will feature two developing hazards.
To achieve a high score you’ll need to respond to the developing hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score on each hazard is five. You won’t be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you’ll only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.

Hazard perception test
Vehicle category – Car and motorcycle
Video clips – 14 clips
Developing hazards -15
Pass mark – 44 out of 75

The Official DSA Theory Test Questions and Answers for Car Drivers -2011

Passing driving test is an important step toward throwing away your L plates. It is necessary to pass driving theory test before applying for practical test. If you are preparing for your driving theory test, it is important that you study all the latest official theory test questions published by DSA.

We are crown copyright licence holder for publishing driving theory test questions from DSA.

This driving test book contains entire 2011 official theory test questions and answers from Driving Standards Agency.

This book covers:

1. This is a complete official latest DSA driving test question bank from which actual exam questions are chosen.
2. Know exactly what to expect in… more » exam so no surprises.
3. Multiple choice question bank with new questions released, with answers at the bottom of each page
4. Set of official car driving theory test questions that could be asked in your actual exam
5. Includes mock test papers
6. Includes key information for all learner drivers

Note: This DSA theory test book only contains theory test questions for car drivers

How to pass Practical driving test

The Practical driving test:

After you have passed your theory test exam you need to pass practical driving test.

The driving part of your test will last about 40 minutes. Throughout the practical test your examiner will be looking for an overall safe standard of driving, including when you are carrying out the set exercises. You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the practical test.

The car and motorcycle practical test will include an eyesight check (if you fail this, your test will not continue). The eyesight test requires you to read a number plate that is a certain distance away. After the eyesight test you will be asked two vehicle safety check questions. You will then be examined on your general driving and on two reversing exercises.

The reversing exercises will be chosen from:

• Reversing around a corner
• Turning in the road
• Reverse parking

You may also be asked to carry out an emergency stop exercise.

During the driving practical test UK the examiner will give you directions which you should follow. Test routes are designed to be as uniform as possible and will include a range of typical road and traffic conditions. During the practical test, the examiner will ask you to carry out set exercises.< You can make up to 15 driving faults and still pass the driving test (16 or more results in failure). However, if you commit one serious or dangerous fault you will fail the test. If at any time your examiner considers you to be a danger to other road users your test will be stopped.

When the practical test is over, the examiner will tell you whether you passed or failed. You can request feedback on your test from the examiner, who will then go through your performance during the test.

How to book, prepare and pass your DSA driving theory test

Book driving test appointment:
The first step towards getting a full license is to book test appointment for your Theory test exam. You need to book test at a test centre nearest and most convenient to you. You can book test either online, on telephone or even by post.

Theory test appointments can be booked, and subject to three clear working days notice, be changed and cancelled using the online booking service or the telephone. You can also download an application form and apply by post. Before you can take your theory test you will need to make sure you have a valid provisional driving license. You can apply for a provisional driving license from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The application form (form D1) can be obtained from your local Post Office. Once you have a valid provisional driving license you can book your theory test. Waiting times vary from region to region, but the target is that 95 percent of theory test candidates receive an appointment date within two weeks of their preferred date.

To book test online and telephone you will need -
A valid UK provisional driving license
A valid debit or credit card for payment (Visa, MasterCard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)

To book theory test by post you will need an application form. Application forms are available online or on request from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) booking line. Payment can be made by cheque or postal order, but cash payments are not accepted.

Prepare for DSA test:

After your driving theory test appointment has been confirmed you need to prepare for your driving test.

The test consists of two sections:

1. The Multiple choice parts:

The multiple choice part section of the DSA test is designed to test your understanding of the theory behind driving. The questions in each multiple choice test in DSA test vary according to the category of vehicle you're hoping to obtain a license for, i.e. a motorcycle driving test UK will contain specific questions that don't appear in any other DSA test. A question and several answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one answer. You can navigate between questions and 'flag' questions that you want to come back to later in the test.

2. The Hazard perception part:

This section of the DSA test designed to test your awareness of potential hazards while driving. You'll be presented with a series of 14 video clips each about a minute long, which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there'll be at least one developing hazard and you need to click the mouse when you see a hazard developing. The videos feature various types of hazard, such as road conditions, vehicles and pedestrians. The earlier you spot a hazard developing that may require the driver to take some action, the higher the score. There are 15 scoreable hazards in the tests and candidates can score up to 5 points on each hazard.

Pass online driving theory test

Online driving test:

A. Multiple choice elements in online theory test:
The theory test is a computer-based test at various tests centers around the country. This section is designed to test your understanding of the theory behind driving. Before the online test starts you'll be given instructions on how the driving test works. You can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the online test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin. You have 57 minutes to complete the test. There is a 15-minute practice session you can work through before starting the tests.

The questions in each multiple choice test in driving theory test vary according to the category of vehicle you're hoping to obtain a license for, i.e. a motorbike theory test will contain specific questions that don't appear in any other test. A question and several answer options will appear onscreen and you have to select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen. Some questions may require more than one answer. You can navigate between questions and 'flag' questions that you want to come back to later in the test. After the multiple choice part you can choose to have a break of up to three minutes before the hazard perception part starts. For cars and motorcycles DSA theory driving test you'll be asked randomly selected 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes and you need to get at least 43 right to pass. For lorries and buses you'll be asked 60 questions in 70 minutes and the pass mark is 51 out of 60.

B. Hazard Perception Test:
After the break in online driving test you'll then be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works. This forms a second section of the online driving theory test and must be passed at the same time. This section is designed to tests your awareness of potential hazards whilst driving. The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You'll be presented with a series of 14 video clips each about a minute long, which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there'll be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards. The videos feature various types of hazard, such as road conditions, vehicles and pedestrians.

The earlier you spot a hazard developing that may require the driver to take some action, the higher the score. There are 15 hazards in the tests and candidates can score up to 5 points on each hazard. Unlike multiple choice questions, for the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles e.g. car, bike, heavy vehicle etc, each vehicle category takes the same test, however the pass mark is different for different categories of tests. You won't be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you'll only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard. The pass mark for the car and motorcycle hazard perception part of the theory test is 44 out of 75. For Lorries and buses the pass mark is 50 out of 75.

DSA Driving theory test and Hazard perception test for car learner drivers

New drivers are disproportionately involved in accidents, especially in the first months after passing a driving test. It has been proven that drivers who have taken hazard perception training have much better hazard perception skills.



For more information visit: Why hazard perception test was introduced?
New drivers are disproportionately involved in accidents, especially in the first months after passing a driving test. It has been proven that drivers who have taken hazard perception training have much better hazard perception skills.

About hazard perception test:
The hazard perception test is an online computer-based test, which measures a driver's ability to anticipate and appropriately respond to potentially dangerous situations while driving.
In hazard perception test, you will see video clips of genuine, traffic scenes filmed from the driver's perspective. When you watch the clips, you need to imagine that you are the driver.
In each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards.

You will need to watch the clip carefully and try to predict the traffic hazard as early as you can. As soon as you predict that a traffic hazard is likely to happen, you need to respond straight away. A traffic hazard is something that would require the driver to take some action, for example: slow down, overtake or change course. The hazard perception test is designed to get the candidate to identify 'Developing Hazards' rather the potential hazards.

E.g. School sign is not a developing hazard, but if you see school children about to cross the road, then it becomes a developing hazard and needs to be identified.

While appearing for the official hazard perception test, watch out for following hazards, as these are the likely situations where developing hazard may turn in to actual hazard.
1.    pedestrians or cyclists crossing the road
2.    vehicles emerging from side roads, parking places or driveways
3.    large vehicles moving over to your side of the road
4.    meeting oncoming vehicles on narrow roads or where other obstructions or slow moving
5.    vehicles make the road narrow
6.    loose pets and farmyard animals
7.    Changes in the traffic movement and volume
8.    junctions and roundabouts
9.    horse riders
10.    weather conditions of the day

How to score in hazard perception test:
Each scoring window is divided into five equal segments and a score of five through to one allocated to each. Those responding in the first segment of the scoring window will score 5 and those in last segment a score of 1. Responses outside the window will score zero.
Scoring in hazard perception test is not difficult at all. But you need to understand the test and practice variety of clips.

You can practice over 70 interactive hazard perception clips on our website. Visit our website for detailed information on how to pass in hazard perception part of the test. We have graphical illustrations of the scoring windows on our website. You can access entire DSA theory test question bank with interactive hazard perception clips for just £1.99.

How to book driving theory test appointment

How to book, change or cancel your theory test appointment?

Theory test appointments can be booked, and subject to three clear working days notice, be changed and cancelled using the online booking service or the telephone. You can also download an application form and apply by post. Before you can take your theory test you will need to make sure you have a valid provisional driving licence. You can apply for a provisional driving licence from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA). The application form (form D1) can be obtained from your local Post Office. Once you have a valid provisional driving licence you can book your theory test. Waiting times vary from region to region, but the target is that 95 percent of theory test candidates receive an appointment date within two weeks of their preferred date.

Booking driving test online:

Theory test booking online you will need -

• A valid UK driving licence
• A valid debit or credit card for payment (Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)

To book UK theory test with an operator over the phone you will need -

• A valid UK driving licence
• A valid debit or credit card for payment (Visa, Mastercard, Delta, Visa Electron, Switch/Maestro and Solo cards are accepted)

You can book a theory test over the phone using the numbers below, from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm except on Bank Holidays.

• Theory test booking line - 0870 0101 372
• Welsh language booking line - 0870 0100 372
• Minicom booking line - 0870 0106 372
• Fax booking line - 0870 0104 372

Booking by post:

To book a Driving test by post you will need an application form. Application forms are available online or on request from the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) booking line. Payment can be made by cheque or postal order, but cash payments are not accepted.

Cancelling or rescheduling a test You can reschedule or cancel your Driving theory test over the phone via the booking line or you can do it online.

Providing you give DSA three clear working days notice you can -

Move or change your appointment
Cancel your appointment
Have a full refund of test fee

If you have a special need that is not met by the amenities on top of, you can get in touch with the theory test customer services section that is able to talk about your necessities and the amenities accessible. All of the accommodations above need to be requested at the time of booking.

Few tips to DSA pass Driving Theory Test

Passing your theory test in the first attempt!! Sounds too good to be true, isn't it?

It is very easy to score 50/50 in this section, if you know exactly what to expect on the exam day. And it's not about how much you study but how well you study. Follow my tested study pattern and score 50/50! You just can't fail with it.

DSA Driving theory test contains two elements:

1. Multiple choice questions: Passing marks-43 out of 50
2. Hazard perception test: Passing marks-44 out of 75

Here are few tips to prepare for your 1st part of the test: DSA official theory test question bank contains following questions-
Total questions : 1265
Generic questions : 523
Car specific questions : 432
Motorcycle specific questions : 302
Car specific and Generic questions : 963
Motorcycle specific and Generic questions : 833

And you know exactly what to expect on the exam day because these questions are available on different websites, softwares etc.

To preprate for these over 1200 questions, become bit difficult when you don't know how to study those. Below are few steps which will boost your confidence of passing at first attempt only.

Step 1 : Basic preparation:

• Read questions
• Give answers
• Save for review
• Mark difficulty level Time required
• Time required -Approx. 6 hours

Step 2 : Advance preparation

• Use filtering criteria- filter out difficult, incorrectly attempted questions
• Revise questions answered incorrectly
• Revise questions marked for review Time required
• Time required -Approx. 2 hours

Step 3 : Exam preparation

• Solve at least 10 random tests. Of course more the better.
• Time required - Approx. 4 hours

Motorbike test - Pass motorbike theory test

Motorbike Test:

The motorbike theory test is made up of two parts: multiple choice part and hazard perception part .
The first part in motorbike test is the multiple choice part consisting of 50 questions. This section is designed to test your understanding of the theory behind driving. You need to get 43 questions right out of 50 and the time limit is 57 minutes.

The motorbike test is a computer-based test at various tests centres around the country.
This section is designed to test your understanding of the theory behind driving. Before the motorbike theory test starts you'll be given instructions on how the test works.

You can also choose to go through a practice session of the multiple choice questions to get used to the layout of the test. At the end of the practice session the real test will begin.

The second part in motorbike driving test is the Hazard perception. This section is designed to test your awareness of potential hazards whilst driving. You will be shown 14 clips of 1 minute each having 15 hazards in all (1 clip will have 2 hazards). The test is for 75 marks (5 marks / hazard) and pass marks are 44. The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. The earlier you spot a hazard developing that may require the driver to take some action, the higher the score.

Unlike multiple choice questions, for the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles e.g. car, bike, heavy vehicle etc, each vehicle category takes the same test, however the pass mark is different for different categories of tests.

You won't be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you'll only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.

If you pass one part and fail the other you will fail the whole motorbike theory test , and need to take both parts again.

At the end of the hazard perception part of the theory test you'll be invited to answer few customer survey questions.
Once you have passed motorbike test only then you can apply to take the practical driving test.

Motorbike practical test:

The motorbike practical tests was revised from April 2009. The aim of the new test is to improve the standard of the skill and road safety of motorbike and moped riders. This group amongst all users of the road faces the highest risk of injury or death, particularly in the case for young and inexperienced riders.