DAY 9 - Theory test online

Here are some online hazard perception test for free!!

http://www.thedrivingschool.co.uk/theory_test_paper_1.htm
http://www.billplant.co.uk/hazard_perception_test.html
http://www.driving-test-success.com/hazard/hazard_perception_main.html
http://www.theaa.com/aattitude/games/hpt.jsp
http://www.theory-test.co.uk

I've subscribe with theory test.co.uk and bought the 30 days package which includes all dsa questions that they have and all the hazard perception test. So far i think it not bad. The only thing i don't like is the clips are really awful quality. You can't tell if the black dot in the screen is a shadow or a person. It does affect your score. Having said that, there are some clips that are good. I'm pretty sure in the real ' theory test hazard perception the clips are going to be much better quality. This website allows you to practise hazard perception and practice your theory test. So what else can we want?

Day 7 Booked my theory test

Yikes. Its becoming more real now! I tried to book it online via the link I gave you but screen froze after I entered my card details. It was a blessing really. I wanted to book it for the 17th as planned but only had the time i can get to the testing centre on the 8th December available online. It seem that they have more times and dates available if you call them. My new date is on the 16th of December which suits me better than 17th come to think of it. Its all good!!

I found a couple of website that may be handy for you guys. Some have drivingtheory test questions and hazard perception test plus more. The first link seems to best for free hazard perception test and multiple questions.

These site has driving theory test and hazard perception test and some site you have to be a member.

http://www.theory-tests.co.uk/

http://www.driving-test-success.com

http://www.theory-test.co.uk/asp/default.asp

http://www.2pass.co.uk/cardownload.htm (downloadable books.)

Day 6 Driving theory test challege

You can book your driving theory test online or by phone. Here is the link to Northern Ireland theory test booking site.

http://www.dvtani.gov.uk/onlinebooking/dataprotection.asp
Theory test 0845 600 6700 local rate, from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm,

Cost to sit is £30 and £31 for UK mainland. The link for Scotland, Englad and Wales is

https://pt.dsa.gov.uk/tests/tests_E/tt/data_processing.asp

Theory test booking line - 0300 200 1122

Welsh language booking line - 0300 200 1133

You may need to copy and Paste.


Pass mark

Here is the important part. There will be two part in your driving theory test. Part 1 involves the 1 to 14 DSA section. You will be given 50 question and you need 43 correct answer to pass this part of the test. You will be given 57 minutes to do it. I'm not sure if all or some have case study in the multiple questions. Will add more infor when I know more.

The second part is the Hazard perception test. You will be shown 14 clips with 15 developing hazard. You need 44 out of 75. You will only be shown each clip once. If you click to many times, any mark you got from that clip will be disregarded. So be careful.

GOOD LUCK to everyone sitting your test!!!
Make sure you watch the youtube clip made by the DSA!!

Day 5 Challenge

Not done much studying since Wednesday. Tried to make up for it today. I was using my son's confiscated dsi. (Confiscated because of other reason not because i want to use it.) I did feel a bit guilty. Since I told him, me using his precious dsi means he is helping me pass my test which leads to getting a car and him getting ridden to the soft play area whenever we can. I think that did the work and he doesn't mind me using his ds.
I had been using the DSA option and getting really into it. I manage to go as far as the 4th 'Safety Margins' . It seem to me that the questions repeating itself even when i have turned that option off. I think there doesn't to enough question for each section so far. Its worth getting different types of study aid.

A few of the question was about the different types of crossing. Here is what i made in my previous blog:

Pelican crossing


This type of crossing is an old and common type of crossing that you will find in most places around UK. Its pretty basic with a button to activate the crossing process. Green or red man will lit up to indicate either to walk or to stop.

• Flashing amber in a pelican crossing means you can pass if it is safe to do so. Give way to pedesterian already crossing.

Toucan crossing


This is for pedestrians aswell as cyclist. Same rules as Pelican crossing but this allows cyclist to cycle across and now you don't have to look above and across to see the little man.

Puffin Crossing
This is modern of the traffic lights. It has a sensor which intelligent enough to know that there is a person waiting to cross. I read somewhere that these are going to be replacing the soon to be extinct pelican crossing.

Pegasus or Equestrian crossing

This crossing is for horse riders and pedestrians. As you can see there is a different pole with push button unit for horse riders. Situated well behind the pedestrian push button unit.

Dummies guide to traffic lights

If your reading this then you more likely not a driver. You probably don't pay much attention to the sequence lights shown in a traffic light. It not a simple as red-> amber-> green as i thought.
Apparently its

RED,
RED and AMBER together
then GREEN

Then from green its GREEN, AMBER and RED

Day 2 Challenge

Apart from lusting over cars, I did some revision for my theory test. I borrowed my son's dsi played with Pass your driving theory test. It has four test mode; Quick test, DSA, Custom Test and Mock Theory. Each area has a choice of 10, 20, 30 or 40 question. You can have it timed per question or per test or no time at all. You also have the option to include question you answered correctly.

I personally like the DSA Test Mode it has the option to revise all 14 area. These are:

1. Alertness
   
2. Attitude
   
3. Safety and your vehicle
   
4. Safety margins
   
5. Hazard awareness
   
6. Vulnerable road users
   
7. Other types of vehicle
   
8. Vehicle handling
   
9. Motorway rules
   
10. Rules of the road
    
11. Road and Traffic signs
    
12. Documents
    
13. Accidents
    
14. Vehicles loading
    

For more details

http://www.roadsafetyni.gov.uk/index/highwaycode.htm

I'm focusing on the first one, Alertness option. I turned off the 'repeat questioned answered correctly' option.

When you do a mock test, it records your progress in a graph. It displays your graph as soon as you first turn on your machine.

So here's my verdict: It cost £20 pounds in Asda and it isn't bad but for the same price you can get the hazard perception test in cd. You can take it everywhere with you which is a plus.

In my next blog I'll try go in more detail about 'alertness' part of the dsa.

One of the things I did today...

Today I visited Nissan car dealer to see what I can get if I pass my test. I was looking for the Nissan Qashqai, Acenta 1.5dci. Instead I was shown the Nissan Qashqai Tekna, 2 litre diesel. It was the only one they had. It wasn't what I thought it was. It was very tight inside but well spec. It had Sat nav, it beeps when you reverse (don't know the technical name); cruise control and it had the panoramic sunroof window. It was fantastic. It had all the visia spec and all the rest. My partner couldn't come with me but he was not impressed with the car in the first place anyway. So you can imagine how relieve he was when I came back with my report. It was claustrophobic in the driver seat but spacious at the back and lots of room in the boot. You won't be able to find any cheap Nissanqashqai as apparently it holds its price and Top gear gave it an overall 14/20. So it can't be too bad. Second inspection is required, me thinks.

The sales man thought I could drive as most people do who do check out the cars but I didn't have the heart to tell him. I felt bad but I thought I'm not really wasting his time as I am looking for a car I can drive after I pass, which is hopefully on the 17^th December. He asked me to come back on Friday again so he can show me all the cars that he thinks is suitable. He mentioned Volkswagen. I'll try and take a picture next time and add it here. I'd like to know what kind of car was your first car. Tell me all about it.

Provisional driving licence application

Where to start:

Applying for a UK and NI provisional driving licence

First of all you have to be 15 years and 9 months, if you are considered as disabled, to apply for a provisional licence and can drive a car by the age of 16. If not considered then hard luck you have to wait another year to apply for a provisional licence at the age of 16 and 9 months, and can drive at age of 17.

Get your dvla provisional driving licence if you are from England, Scotland or Wales but if you're in Northern Ireland you need to apply for 'dva' provisional driving licence. Two separate place to obtain it.

In Northern Ireland: Driver Licensing,
DVA,
County Hall,
Castlerock Road,
Coleraine,
BT51 3TB,

You can get DL1 application form from the post office, Local Vehicle Licensing Offices or from DVA by calling 0845 402 4000. Waiting period when I applied again was nearly 2 months. Be prepared to wait for a while. I guess this is the best time to study for your theory test and hazard test. Waiting period could be lesser now.

You need to include in your DL1 application form:

1. Cheque for £45 (cost of provisional driving licence)
   
2. ID photograph which has to be certified by the following people if you are not intending to hand your passport in.
   
   1. An MP
      
   2. A Magistrate
      
   3. A Minister of Religion
      
   4. A professionally qualified person (e.g. engineer, lawyer, teacher etc)
      
   5. A local councillor
      
   6. A bank official
      
   7. An established civil servant
      
   8. Local business person
      
   9. Shopkeeper
      
   10. Librarian
       
   11. A police officer; or
       
   12. Someone of similar standing.
       

None of the above should be a relative or friend but must know of you for last two years. If you are going to hand your passport in to verify your existence, you don't need to have your photograph certified. If you don't have a passport you can send your original birth certificate.

I took my application to my local Vehicle Licensing Offices and they were great. It took them a few minutes to sort everything out. I showed them my passport and gave it straight back to me. I recommend doing it this way as the first I applied they sent the form back because I forgot something. If you apply for it in the office they can check everything for you and they can take your payment there to. If you would like more info here is DVA website.

If you live in England, Scotland and Wales you can go direct online to obtain your application or just apply online and pay with your credit/ debit card. All you need is:

• a valid debit or credit card
  
• UK passport
  
• details of previous addresses
  

Provisional driving licence cost £50. According to DVLA online, it would take 10 days to receive your provisional driving licences once you've submitted it. It was much easier when I applied for mine.

Here's DVLA website application . Post your comment below if you have any questions.

DAY 1 : Theory test count down

Ok, this will be my second attempt to post a blog. In my first attempt I wanted to blog about my attempt to learn and sit my theory test. I was going to add info everyday about how my theory test revision is going. Unfortunately after my post and l somehow lost my password and apparently I have a nonexistent email. I did try to see if such website exists but no such luck. So here i am, this is my second attempt and this time it seems to have real email add so I think I can log in again.

Reason for my blog is to attempt to motivate myself to sit my theory test as I planned. I have before sat it, passed it but failed by driving test for being too cautious when turning. Apparently that constitute to being 'extreme hazardous driving'. You can probably detect my utter frustration and annoyance. I thought i was doing brilliant. He took me to a steep hill junction and had to stop in the line. Then restart without stalling or coasting down like other in my position. He even told my instructor I was a great driver but apprehensive when turning in the beginning of the test. My provisional licences expired the same month so I could re-sit my driving test. You can only apply again after a month.

Any way part of me felt it wasn't that important. I didn't feel the need at that time to have it. Now, I have to travel 85miles to study and sometime end up coming home really late. I have to pass dark alley and small dark woodland area to get to the bus station. I have had enough so i need learn to drive!

I hope to help those who want to sit their driving theory hazard perception test. I will tell you what kind of things i have to do to get to sit my driving theory test from start to finish. I'll post info on kind of driving theory test book or driving theory test dvd I use and which is the most helpful to me. As a student with a growing family, I want to see if I can find any driving theory practise test and free hazard perception test online. I was told that 'practice' is American word which i have been using and should really be using 'practise'. Not sure if that's right. Anyway...

Here is my target I have till 17^th of December to know everything I need to know and see if I pass my test. Bear in mind that my last theory test was 2002. So anything I knew then I don't know now. I have placed a countdown clock to let me and you know how long I've got. Can I learn my driving theory hazard perception test by the 17th of December?

Today I am going to try the DS ' Pass your driving theory test'. Will give you feedback tomorrow.