Hazard Perception Theory Test

As part of the Driving theory test you are now required to pass a Hazard Perception Section. The Driving Standards Agency decided to introduce a new section to the Theory Test at the end of 2002. It consist of a computer-based test of video clips, which involves candidates clicking whenever they spot a developing hazard. After you have done the multiple choice section of the test the hazard perception part will start.

This part of the test requires you to view 14 hazard video clips on the computer screen of approximately one minute each. You are required to watch these clips as if you were the driver. There will be 15 hazards to find - at least one on each clip. However, one clip will have 2 hazards.

The clips feature various types of hazards, such as vehicles, pedestrians and road conditions. You should respond by pressing a mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing that may result in the driver having to take some action, such as changing speed or direction. The earlier the developing hazard is spotted, and a response made, the higher the score.

Candidates can score up to five marks on each hazard and the test contains 15 score able hazards. You click either the left or right mouse button whenever you think you can see a hazard developing. The speed at which you click the mouse button as a hazard develops will determine your score for that particular hazard clip. You can score between 0 and 5 on each hazard. The pass mark for this part of the test is 44 out of 75 for car drivers and motorcycle riders.

Why introduced a Hazard Perception Training Exam?

Statistics for injuries and death on Britain's roads make for frightening reading. As you will find out when you try to insure your first car - newly qualified drivers are involved in far more than their fair share of these accidents. Insurance companies load the premiums of newly qualified drivers because they know from their research that they stand a good chance of paying out on these insurance policies.

Look for these hazards

• pedestrians or cyclists crossing the road
• large vehicles moving over to your side of the road
• changes in the traffic movement and volume
• junctions and roundabouts
• road surfaces
• parked vehicles
• hidden junctions & turns
• School crossing and bus waiting with children crossing road
• Breakdown vehicle on bend
• Vans parked with hazard warning lights on
• Cyclist on country road
• Vehicle doing U turn on brow of hill
• Car emerging from left
• Stray dog by kerb
• Vehicle emerges from left in road dip
• Car looking as though it may join traffic from right
• Woman with pushchair ready to cross road
• Bus pulling out
• Car late stopping at left hand junction

Firstly the software you have bought contains a large number of video clips that we have collected by a mixture of driving around with a camera in a specially adapted vehicle. By reviewing these video clips using the supplied software - you are undergoing "Hazard Perception Training".

Secondly, the software is designed to look and acts like the official HPT exam - which will follow on from your multiple choice theory examination. Whilst we have never seen the official examination, we have been provided with enough information by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) to make our product substantially the same as theirs. This means that you can use the Driving Test Success Hazard Perception Training software to simulate and prepare for the real exam - helping to increase your confidence of success when you take it. Download Trial Version of the Pass-Test Software.