Driving Theory Test, Practical Test & the Highway Code (AA Driving Test) (AA Driving Test Series)

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You take them as a single test and you need to pass both of them to pass the test. What do I need to study? Once you’ve passed the theory test, don’t rest on your laurels. If you don't pass your practical test within 2 years, you'll need to retake the theory test.

At the time of its introduction, there were just 2.3 million motor vehicles in Great Britain, but there were nonetheless over 7,000 collision-related fatalities each year. After you’ve finished, you’ll be given a printout of your theory test result at the test centre. If you pass, you’ll receive your pass certificate number, which you'll need when you book your practical driving test. You can also get your pass certificate number at GOV.UK. Previously the DVSA recommended a minimum of 20 hours’ theory test revision to fully prepare you for the exam. While this is no longer the official recommendation, it’s still a good rule of thumb. How do I practise for my driving theory test?

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As an example, let’s say you drive through a red traffic light. This is covered by Highway Code rule 109, which states that ‘You MUST obey all traffic light signals’. Plus there are additional sections that cover the law, penalties, vehicle maintenance and first aid, among other topics. New Highway Code rules Red flashing lights. If you see red lights flash on a signal in the central reservation or on the side of the road and showing lane closed sign, you MUST NOT go beyond the signal in any lane. All road users should be aware of The Highway Code, and make decisions which give due consideration to each other.

The Highway Code for Northern Ireland is a different version, which all road users in Northern Ireland are recommended to brush up on. Does The Highway Code cover road signs?A short tutorial video will explain this part of the test, which is computer-based. The objective is to test your awareness of potential hazards while driving.

The test will cater for the type of vehicle you’re applying for a licence for. So if you’re taking the test for a motorcycle, some of the questions will be specific to motorbikes. How many questions are in the theory test? All provisional licence holders need to pass the theory test before booking a practical test. This is also the case if you're applying for a different category of licence, such as a bus or lorry licence. Do I need to take the theory test? length of the burn cooling has modified from 10 to 20 minutes: “Cool the burn for at the least 20 mins with plenty of smooth, cool water.” for first aid on the road. Highway Code annex 7 on providing emergency care has been updated. This is following new guidance from the British Burns Association.The driving theory test is roughly an hour and a quarter long. The multiple-choice part of the test lasts 57 minutes, and the hazard perception comprises 14 clips which are roughly a minute long each. The most vulnerable road users are pedestrians, particularly children, older or disabled people, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders.

You’ll also get a letter at the test centre showing which parts of the test you answered incorrectly, so you can fill in your knowledge gaps.

It’s also worth noting that you need to arrive at the test centre 30 minutes before the test. As such, you should be in and out in about an hour and 45 minutes. What happens in the multiple-choice test? Such rules are identified by the utilization of the words ‘MUST/MUST NOT’. In addition, the rule includes an abbreviated regard to the legislation which creates the offence.