E.D.S. (Edmondson's Driving School)

There are two parts to the Theory test

1. The multiple choice part.

2. The hazard perception part.

You need to pass both parts to pass the theory test. Once you have passed the theory test you can then apply to take your practical driving test. At E.D.S. we encourage you to start training for your theory test as early as possible. A good knowledge of the theory and hazard perception can only help when having practical lessons.

Use the link to DSA mock theory test where you can register and have two free tests.
CD's to practice your theory and hazard perception tests available from the instructor at E.D.S.

Case studies in driving theory test

As part of the multiple choice section of the test, the case study assesses candidates' understanding of driving theory, while the multiple choice questions continue to assess their knowledge of the subject.
The theory test case study takes the form of a scenario, or short story, on which five questions will be based. Candidates answer the questions in the same way as they complete the rest of the test, using either a touch screen or a mouse.
Case studies are widely used in education to put learning into context and test comprehension of a subject, so many candidates will have encountered this type of question before.

Initially one case study will be introduced based on existing questions in the theory test question bank, to get candidates used to the concept. Over time, it is planned to introduce more case studies into the theory test to assess candidates' understanding of what they have learned

Taking your theory test
The multiple choice part is delivered using a touch screen computer and the hazard perception part records your responses through the use of a computer mouse button.
If you pass one part and fail the other you'll fail the whole test, and you'll need to take both parts again.
The questions in each multiple choice test vary according to the category of vehicle you're hoping to obtain a licence for ie a motorcycle theory test will contain specific questions that don't appear in any other test.

Part one - multiple choice
Before the 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.
For cars and motorcycles you'll be asked 50 questions in 57 minutes and the pass mark is 43 out of 50.
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.

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 14 video clips which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the 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.
The pass mark for the car and motorcycle hazard perception part of the theory test is 44 out of 75
At the end of the test
At the end of the hazard perception part of the theory test you'll be invited to answer a number of customer survey questions.
You don't have to answer the questions if you don't want to, and any information given is anonymous and confidential. The survey questions don't affect the result of the test.
When you have finished the test you may leave the examination room. Once you have left the room, you'll not be allowed to enter it again. You'll then be given your result by the test centre staff.

Follow the External Link to find out what happens when you go for your theory test.