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Obtaining your licence

You can apply for a provisional driving licence at DVLA. Form D1, which can be obtained at any Post Office.

The Theory Test

To book your theory test contact the DSA on 0300 200 1122 or online at www.dsa.gov.uk

The theory test must be taken and passed before you can apply for the practical test.

The test is in two parts
The first part of the test is a multiple choice test of 50 questions, 43 of which must be answered correctly. A touch screen computer is used, so there is no writing.
Included within the questions are:-

• Driver’s attitude
• Traffic signs and regulations
• Effects of drugs, alcohol and fatigue on the driver’s behaviour
• Safety and environmental aspects of vehicles
• Legalities.

The second part is the Hazard Perception test, clicking a mouse when you spot a developing hazard. Spot the developing hazard at the correct time to gain a maximum point’s score of 5, late clicking will reduce your score. There is a possible 75 points, and 44 must be achieved to pass.

Both parts of the test must be passed, and is valid for 2 years.

The practical exam

This is also booked with the DSA.
You and your instructor will agree when you are ready.

At Stevenage Driving School, your driving instructor will book the practical test for you, as it is easier for them to fit the timing of the test into their diaries.

Related Links

• To book a test go to http://www.dsa.gov.uk/
• The PassPlus wed site, http://www.passplus.org.uk/
• The Highway Code
• Free Theory Test Questions
• D.S.A. videos on taking the "theory test" and the "practical test"