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Theory Test Info
If you're after a full licence for a motorbike you will have
to first take and pass the theory test (unless you have already
passed a test for a different motorcycle category).
The two part test is conducted at a designated DSA test centre,
our nearest being: Staines and Kingston. You will need to
arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled test to register and
the results are issued upon completion. Both parts of the
test need to be completed successfully at the same sitting,
for a pass certificate to be issued. The test should take
about an hour to complete.
So what's involved?
PART ONE: 50 multiple choice questions on a wide range
of subjects. These include driving and road conditions, highway
code questions, motorcycling awareness and even the odd first
aid question-so be prepared for anything! The pass mark for
this part of the test currently stands at 43 out of the 50
questions. A maximum of 57 minutes is allowed for this section
of the test.
PART TWO: A 15 minute hazard perception test comprises
of 14 video clips of real road situations. Candidates watch
the video and click a mouse button every time they see a hazard
developing. Although you are advised not to click the mouse
endlessly throughout the clip, you may find as you watch,
the situation changes and another hazard becomes evident (maybe
because another vehicle has come onto the scene, for instance)
so you will need to click the mouse button again. A red flag
appears at the bottom of the screen to indicate that your
response has been logged. The faster the hazard is spotted,
the greater your score from 5-1. Some of the clips will have
more than one hazard so stay alert!
In our experience, the people who do fail the Theory Test
are the ones who never studied for it. So to get the best
chances of passing first time round give our office a ring
for a few more pointers and some study guide suggestions.
You can book the theory test direct yourself with the Driving
Standards Agency or you can let us organise it for you. Just
remember if you're doing it yourself, state that you want
a motorcycle theory test and have a credit/ debit card to
hand along with your driving licence number.
Test yourself
Click on the link below and test your self with a mock questionnaire.
Unfortunately you can only practice the questions here and
not the Hazard Perception test, but have a go anyway, you
may be surprised! There is a CD-ROM available with both parts
of the test on it, which we regard as the best tool to prepare
for the Theory Test.
Driving Standards Agency
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