Driving Test (theory) - anyone taken it recently?

[Socci]

Mine is next week. I'm reading through the books atm but not sure how much is going in. When it comes to exams I have always found major cramming in the week leading up to the exam is what works for me. But it's 4 years since I have taken a formal exam.

It doesn't seem difficult to me - what worries me is the hazard perception.

Anyone have any tips for me?

Hazard perception is weird - click too many times and they fail you, don't click enough and you don't get the scores....you need to look well ahead - click at anything you think could turn into a hazard (kid on a bike on the pavement ahead - could cross in front of you: dip in the road - can't see a bloody thing) Keep you eyes peeled - they are only a couple of minutes long and 'fraid to say some of the video is very grainy....

I loved the hazard prep. The h/p CD-rom is really worth it IMO. BD is right, just keep your eyes on the horizon and click when you see anything moving/road signs/puddles on road.
I crammed the night before and passed [swanky]
Shame I have forgotten everything now

I f you don't have a cd rom for the hazard go get one now it was the difference between pass and fail for me. I would have crashed and burned had I not practiced so much on that damn thing, questions are easy though.

I didn't use a CD - depends if you think you need it - I think the key thing is look ahead and watch for anything that might become a hazard (cars reversing out of drives, kids crossing roads, ANYTHING that moves essentially!)

Thanks for replies. I am getting the CD-ROM tomorrow - a few people have recommended it. How long do you get to complete the test - 45 minutes?

yes, about that. Have you watched the dvd that came with your booking confirmation?

Sounds about right time wise - with the hazard perception you don't get any second chances so its straight through...the question bit I found I had loads of time and you can review if you like...

How are getting on with the practising?
If its any help to you the night before I did mine I failed on the PC and was gutted. Got 35/35 on the day.
And i clicked everytime I saw something that MIGHT become a hazard and then click click clicked if it developed into something more.
A hazard is anything that will make you slow down or change direction.

It's going ok thanks. The CD-ROM is really good. Every time you pass a section it turns orange on your profile so you can see how much you have to do. What I'm most worried about is the hazzard perception - I seem to be cr@p at that.

click if you see anything that may cause you to slow down/stop. Then click again if it gets in your way/makes you slow down /stop.
On my actual test for the hazard perception I was watching and I thought oeerrr thats a dirty great big vehicle isnt it...OH Sh*T its a bloody fire engine tanking towards me CLICK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Was rather amusing

My sister has been practising on the hazard perception as she is training to be a driving instructor. Can everyone please pray for any pedestrians. She keeps failing the hazards that have pedestrians in them, and passing the ones with sheep!!

LOL!

I passed Thanks for advice - the CD-ROM was very useful.

well done, i have to book mine soon

could someone tell me how much it is to book your theory????

I think it's £35.50.

Mine was only £21.50, you can book it online.

Well done Socci, I've got mine on the 23rd.

ah yes - I've just checked and mine was the same. Ignore my useless advice

Good luck Top Banana

Well Done :) Did you find it nerve wracking?

No not really. I have luckily never suffered from exam. nerves whether I'm well prepared or not hehe!

I was nearly sick at my feet afterwards...wsnt nervy beforehand, it was the thought of going outside and telling my family id failed and we were going to have to come back...lol

oh yes - I see what you mean. I don't think I could have done it without the CD-ROM!