Hazard perception test

The Hazard Perception Test (HPT) comprises a selection of film clips, showing real road scenes and potential hazards.

You will be assessed on how soon you spot the dangers.

Each candidate is tested on 14 film clips chosen at random from a series of two hundred.

Failure to pass the hazard perception test will result in failure of the whole test even if you do well with the multiple choice questions.

It's estimated that with around three hours training, new drivers can achieve scores equal to those of experienced drivers.

Your driving instructor will advise you about the best way to prepare for the HPT using CD roms or DVD's. Most instructors will have disks that you can borrow, rent or buy. If not there are several now available is bookstores.