Monday, 14 December 2009
Christmas school play :(
I had to postpone my theory test till next week as my son school play has been brought forward. I am a little peeve to say the least as I was not told this on any memo. I missed out on the tickets for the show. I can't even go and watch the show. Its a small school. I would have to be sitting twiddling my thumb waiting for a ticket cancellation but i wouldn't want to be anywhere else than be there for my son. Of course if I regularly helped the school I would get the first chance to know about the tickets. This is the perks if you don't help out. :(
Friday, 4 December 2009
DAY 19 - Tick Tock
I've done a little revising. I've got a really awful headaches so this is affecting my tolerance level. i was going over the 'Document section' in part 1 and notice some questions are unfair. It might be my headache talking but it isn't making it any less irritating to answer them. One question was ' What info can be found in your vechicle registration document?' Me thinks bit unfair. You have to have owned a car to know this. It probably in the 'The Highway code' but thats beside the point. I can't find it and i have a pounding headache and I only have 11 days. Not fair... pout...pout...*reluctantly smiling at my pup*
Need to stop self pitying and plod on. 11 days to practice my theory test and hazard perception. Yep still some days left. I've covered all section bar 1. I just need to revise the mistakes i've made and memorise the traffic signs and the overall stoping distance for different condition.
Need to stop self pitying and plod on. 11 days to practice my theory test and hazard perception. Yep still some days left. I've covered all section bar 1. I just need to revise the mistakes i've made and memorise the traffic signs and the overall stoping distance for different condition.
Typical Stopping Distance in Normal Condition
Typical (typical being the operative word) stopping distance in wet condition is double the above and ten times for icy condtion.I found another site that offer free theory test with case study. Its worth checking out. www.theory-tests.co.uk . Don't confuse this to another site called www.theory-test.co.uk . You will be forgiven if you do as the only difference is the 's' in theory-test's'. The first link provided is from the Northern Ireland Driving Standard Agency (DSA) and the second is a business offering practice theory test and hazard perception and online mock theory test. I do recommend it.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Day - 17 Panic sets in...
I have been very busy this week doing everything else instead of studying. My class is keeping me busy. We are setting a charity and i've decided to join. Don't know my role yet. So far all the roles are used. Brilliant for me at the moment as i have to much on my plate.
I had a few workmen sorting the house and shower room out that disturb my routine. Then the heating packed in. Not a good time with frost and unbelievable amount of rain and flood came our way. (will take some picture of river and lake burst its banks) Not seen anything like it before.
I know what your thinking, any excuse. Unfortunately it has happen but as they say onward and upward.
Driving theory test Part 1
Ok, my 'Driving theory test countdown clock' said I have 12 days. Not so good. I've been using the online http://www.theory-test.co.uk when i can. So far it is the best i have used. It is thorough which what we need for our driving theory test and hazard perception. It advices you to cover each section, total of 14, with 1200 multiple questions for part one. You are to grade each question to either easy, meduim or hard. You also have the option to review the same question if you feel you are not going to remember it or not sure about it. It records the question you made a mistake on.
One of the options i really like about this site theory-test.co.uk is that it gives you the option to review the 'easy', 'medium' or 'hard' section of your choice. Since it records your mistakes it give you the option to focus on those bits instead. If there is anything that i have learned in my psychology class is that, headings and repetition makes easy access to your stored memory. It places it in to your long term memory and heading helps it fish out the appropriate memory. This site allows you to do that. you can choose ie option 5 which heads as 'Hazard Awareness'. Once completed and you wanted to focus on your mistake in this section it allows you to do that and it offers correct answer, if you like. The only thumbs down is that it doesn't give you explanation why that is the right answer. For people like me who don't know much about driving, it can help with higher recall if explanation is offered.
Hazard Perception test Part 2
The second part of the driving theory test is the Hazard perception. My partner was just telling me that he knew someone who just sat his test and pass the first part with flying colours and miserably fail the second part. Yikes. This is not uncommon i have spoken to a few who have done the same. The second part seem to be the problem. ok, so why?
I think in my opinion there is not enough info about it. When i first sat my test. It was only then in the reception that i asked if you have to point at the hazard and click, do you click the mouse just before it happens or do you click at all possible hazard? Heres what he said,
CLICK ANYWHERE in the screen.
Only click on DEVELOPING HAZARD. Not potential hazard or just a milisecond before hazard occur.
Do not go clicker happy. It will exempt any marks you get from that clip.
It is easier said than done at the moment. Tomorrow I have more workmen coming over. Then I have to go to my class but must really revise before i go. I just hope i can get an hour of this done tomorrow, at least.
I had a few workmen sorting the house and shower room out that disturb my routine. Then the heating packed in. Not a good time with frost and unbelievable amount of rain and flood came our way. (will take some picture of river and lake burst its banks) Not seen anything like it before.
I know what your thinking, any excuse. Unfortunately it has happen but as they say onward and upward.
Driving theory test Part 1
Ok, my 'Driving theory test countdown clock' said I have 12 days. Not so good. I've been using the online http://www.theory-test.co.uk when i can. So far it is the best i have used. It is thorough which what we need for our driving theory test and hazard perception. It advices you to cover each section, total of 14, with 1200 multiple questions for part one. You are to grade each question to either easy, meduim or hard. You also have the option to review the same question if you feel you are not going to remember it or not sure about it. It records the question you made a mistake on.
One of the options i really like about this site theory-test.co.uk is that it gives you the option to review the 'easy', 'medium' or 'hard' section of your choice. Since it records your mistakes it give you the option to focus on those bits instead. If there is anything that i have learned in my psychology class is that, headings and repetition makes easy access to your stored memory. It places it in to your long term memory and heading helps it fish out the appropriate memory. This site allows you to do that. you can choose ie option 5 which heads as 'Hazard Awareness'. Once completed and you wanted to focus on your mistake in this section it allows you to do that and it offers correct answer, if you like. The only thumbs down is that it doesn't give you explanation why that is the right answer. For people like me who don't know much about driving, it can help with higher recall if explanation is offered.
Hazard Perception test Part 2
The second part of the driving theory test is the Hazard perception. My partner was just telling me that he knew someone who just sat his test and pass the first part with flying colours and miserably fail the second part. Yikes. This is not uncommon i have spoken to a few who have done the same. The second part seem to be the problem. ok, so why?
I think in my opinion there is not enough info about it. When i first sat my test. It was only then in the reception that i asked if you have to point at the hazard and click, do you click the mouse just before it happens or do you click at all possible hazard? Heres what he said,
CLICK ANYWHERE in the screen.
Only click on DEVELOPING HAZARD. Not potential hazard or just a milisecond before hazard occur.
Do not go clicker happy. It will exempt any marks you get from that clip.
It is easier said than done at the moment. Tomorrow I have more workmen coming over. Then I have to go to my class but must really revise before i go. I just hope i can get an hour of this done tomorrow, at least.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009
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?
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?
Monday, 23 November 2009
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.)
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.)
Sunday, 22 November 2009
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
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!!
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!!
Saturday, 21 November 2009
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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