Learn To Drive

Passing Your Driving Test a Theory & Practical Guide

 

If you’re learning to drive in Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Basildon, or Chelmsford, you’ll need to pass two tests to earn your Full UK Driving Licence: the Theory Test (including Hazard Perception) and the Practical Driving Test.

At Your Next Drive, we help learners across Essex master both tests with expert driving lessons tailored to your needs. Here’s what you need to know:

 

 

1. The Theory Test

The Theory Test has two sections—you must pass both. If you fail one, you’ll need to retake the entire test.

Multiple-Choice Questions (50 Questions)

  • Most questions offer multiple answers; some require more than one.

  • Case study questions simulate real-life driving scenarios with five related questions.

  • “Flag” tricky questions and return to them later.

  • Pass mark: 43/50.

After this section, you’ll get a 3-minute break before Hazard Perception.

Hazard Perception (14 Video Clips)

  • Each clip features everyday road scenes with one developing hazard (except one clip, which has two).

  • A developing hazard is something that forces you to slow down, stop, or change direction.

  • Click as soon as you spot a hazard—the sooner you react, the higher your score (up to 5 points per hazard).

  • Don’t click repeatedly, or you’ll score zero for that clip.

  • Pass mark: 44/75.

Example:
You see a parked car—no hazard yet. Then, its indicator flashes (developing hazard—click!). Finally, it pulls out—click again for maximum points.

 

 

2. The Practical Driving Test

Once you pass your Theory Test, you’ll take the Practical Test with a DVSA examiner. Our driving lessons in Southend, Chelmsford, Basildon, and beyond prepare you for:

  • Vehicle safety checks (“show me, tell me” questions).

  • Independent driving (following sat-nav or signs).

  • Manoeuvres (parallel parking, bay parking, etc.).

  • Safe driving in real traffic.

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Need expert driving lessons in Southend-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Rayleigh, Basildon, or Chelmsford? Contact Your Next Drive today!