The Driving Standards Agency theory test consists of two parts made up by 50 multiple choice questions and 14 hazard video clips.

The multiple choice part of the test requires a pass mark of 43 out of 50 questions to pass and at the end of this part of the test you will move onto hazard perception where you will be presented with a short tutorial to help you understand how it works followed by 14 video clips that feature every day road scenarios that could show many hazards although you will be required to spot the main developing hazard. The pass mark for this is 44 out of 75.

Both parts must be successfully completed on the day in order to pass and move onto the next stage, the practical test.

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The Practical test consists of the "eyesight test" where the candidate must be able to read a number plate from 27.5 meters.

"Show me tell me", where you must be able to answer a couple of basic car maintenance questions and to identify certain points within the engine bay i.e. Where do you put the oil? the power steering and brake fluid? engine coolant? etc..

It sounds like rocket science but its not! We will be on hand to help you accurately answer these questions and provide you with material to help you prepare for this.

And finally, "the driving test" which will last approximately 40 minutes including the time spent on the above matters. You will be taken by the examiner through a pre-defined route and will be allowed upto 15 minor faults although no serious or dangerous are allowed.