Hazard perception test now features more weather conditions
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The hazard perception part of the theory test assesses the ability
to spot ‘developing hazards’. These are things that would cause
drivers to take action, like changing speed or direction. In the
theory test, you have to spot developing hazards in 14 video clips.
You get points for spotting the developing hazards as soon as they
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The hazard perception part of the theory test assesses the ability to spot ‘developing hazards’. These are things that would cause drivers to take action, like changing speed or direction. In the theory test, you have to spot developing hazards in 14 video clips. You get points for spotting the developing hazards as soon as they start to happen. Find out more about how the hazard perception test works The clips in the car theory test now include scenarios including driving in:
Some new clips also show driving at night and in low-light conditions, like dawn and dusk. These new clips will also be added to:
The way the hazard perception part of the theory test works and is scored is not changing. The pass mark is also not changing. Why the new types of clips are being introduced The Department for Transport’s reported road casualties report for 2017shows that 16,406 accidents happened in rain, sleet, snow or fog. Of those, 205 accidents were fatal. 205fatal accidents happened in rain, sleet, snow or fog in Great Britain in 2017 It’s vital that learner drivers can spot developing hazards and take appropriate action. It’s particularly important in more challenging conditions, and where the stopping distance is longer than dry roads. In wet weather, stopping distances will be at least double those required for stopping on dry roads. In icy or snowy weather, it can be as much as 10 times greater. Find out more about driving in bad weather Hazard perception testing leads to a reduction in collisions Research from the Department for Transport (PDF, 1.1MB) has shown that hazard perception training and testing could account for an 11% reduction in collisions, potentially saving hundreds of lives every year. Jesse Norman, Road Safety Minister, said:
Mark Winn, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Chief Driving Examiner, said:
Practice apps and software are still relevant Any products you’ve been using to help you practise the hazard perception part of the test are still relevant. You do not need to have practised with clips featuring different weather conditions to take and pass the test. |