Hazard perception tips 2016

Practice the test first. For many, the multiple-choice section is a walk in the park (or at least pretty self-explanatory). The hazard perception test, however, tends to trip up unsuspecting learners.

Made up of video clips, the hazard perception test is designed to make sure learners know how to spot developing hazards—a key skill needed when taking to the roads. Hazard perception test : what to expect You do the test sitting at a computer which you control using a mouse.

You’ll see a total of short silent films shot from the perspective of someone. How to become a pro at hazard perception? To pass the Hazard Perception Test, you must score a minimum of out of points. The Hazard Perception test forms the second section of the theory test.

For cars and motorcycles, this test must be passed at the same time as the multiple choice part. For LGV and PCV theory tests (bus and lorry), they are taken as two separate tests. Don’t click too much.

Try to avoid clicking more than three times for any one of the hazard perception clips.

Avoid using any type of clicking pattern. It’s why Theory Test Pro offers mock HPT clips plus the ability for students to playback said clip, revealing the marked hazard in relation to where the pupil clicked. In order to pass the hazard perception section, you need to get at least out of 75.

Example A car is parked at the side of the road and is not. A developing hazard is something that would cause you to take action, like changing speed or direction.

To get a high score, click or tap as soon as you see the hazard starting to develop. This easy-to-use software contains everything you need to prepare and pass BOTH PARTS of the Theory Test first time.

Rather than have to answer questions, you will be presented with a series of videos, and your score will be based upon how long it takes you to react to the events in the videos by clicking the mouse. They’re filmed from the driver’s perspective to put you in the middle of the action and make each scenario as realistic as possible. You have to identify potential hazards as they appear, showing your awareness and ability to act when needed.

When you spot a developing hazar you click your mouse. The earlier you spot the hazar and the earlier you click your mouse, the more points you’ll get.

You’ll watch hazard perception videos during your theory test, as well as a short introductory video explaining how things work. Most of these videos will only contain a single developing hazard to look out for, but one of them will contain two.

To pass the official hazard perception test, we recommend you to practise with some of the online revision tools. You need to get points or more in total to pass.

It requires you to view 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.

However, one clip will have hazards. What do I need to do? Beware of false alarms.

As an example, you might see a woman walking on a pavement as you drive past, but that doesn’t mean she’s a hazard yet. For the hazard perception test, you have to get a minimum of out of the marks available. Assuming you hit the pass mark, you can proceed to your practical driving test.

Driving theory test. Lately, we’ve been getting a lot of enquiries about the hazard portion of the HGV theory test so here are tips that will help you prepare for the hazard perception theory test. This video tells you what the test is, how many video clips. Get the very best practice using the latest OFFICIAL DVSA Theory Test revision questions, plus high quality interactive hazard perception video clips, to help you prepare for a first time pass.

There are many online example hazard perception tests so you recognize what to expect. Know what a ‘developing hazard’ is and how to spot one. Click as soon as you notice a possible hazard which may become a ‘developing hazard’ 5. Remember one clip has two hazards to identify.

The maximum score on the hazard perception test is 7 and learner drivers will need to score to pass. The videos will not contain any sound. Each clip contains developing hazard, but one clip will have hazards.

Take a practice hazard perception test. These clips aren’t used in the real test, but they show you how. You can practice with test clips for free.