You will need to show both parts of your valid driving licence (the photocard and the A4 paper counterpart) at the DSA Theory Test Centre.
If you have an old-style paper licence without a photo you must bring the licence and a valid passport as proof of identity.
Please note: If you do not show the required documents you will not be allowed to take the test and you will lose your fee.
THEORY SECTION
You will be allocated a computer which will display 50 multiple-choice
theory test questions, you will have 57 minutes to answer the questions using the computer touch screen. Before the test starts you'll be given instructions on how the test works. You can also choose to go through a 15 minute 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 on screen and you have to select the correct answer. Some questions may require more than one answer.
You must answer a minimum of 43 questions correctly out of a possible 50 to pass this section.
HAZARD PERCEPTION SECTION
After a short 3 minute break following the theory section you will be shown a short tutorial video clip about how the hazard perception part works. You will then commence the hazard perception section of the test. 14 one-minute video clips will then start in rapid succession, be alert, as one of the video clips will have two major developing hazards. You will need to click the mouse in order to register the developing hazards, 5 points will be the highest score per single hazard video clip with 10 points available on the double hazard video clip.
You will need to score a minimum of 44 points out of a possible 75 to pass this section.
Average points to pass this section = 3 points on each of the 13 single hazard clips and 6 points on the double hazard clip = 45 points.
CANDIDATES MUST PASS BOTH SECTIONS IN ONE SITTING TO PASS THE THEORY TEST.
THE DSA THEORY TEST VIDEO
Everything you need to know about the Theory test can be found in the above literature. There are additional CD-ROMs, Books and Training Videos available from the TSO On-line bookstore to help you gain that very important Theory pass. www.tsoshop.co.uk
Please note: YOU CANNOT APPLY FOR YOUR DSA PRACTICAL DRIVING TEST UNTIL YOU HAVE PASSED YOUR THEORY TEST.
After passing the Theory Test you have a two year period in which to successfully pass the DSA Practical Driving Test. If you do not pass the DSA Practical Driving Test within that period you must retake the Theory Test once again.
