🧠 Best Ways to Revise Hazard Perception

1. Use a combination of our Theory Test Pro clips and the free DVSA Practice Clips

• Practice with our Theory Test Pro hazard perception videos or apps using a computer or laptop screen to best replicate the real test.

• These clips are filmed from a driver’s perspective and simulate real test conditions.

• Aim to spot developing hazards early and click as soon as they begin to change the situation.

2. Understand What Counts as a Developing Hazard

• A developing hazard is something that requires you to change speed or direction.

• Examples: a child stepping off the pavement, a car pulling out, a cyclist swerving.

3. Practice Timing Your Clicks

• Click once when you first see the hazard developing.

• If unsure, click a second time a moment later—but avoid excessive clicking (you may score zero).

4. Review Mistakes

• After each practice clip, review what you missed or clicked too late.

• Learn to distinguish between static potential hazards and those that are actively developing.

5. Train Your Scanning Skills

• Watch driving footage (YouTube dashcam videos work well) and narrate what you see.

• Say out loud: “Pedestrian ahead,” “Car approaching junction,” “Cyclist near parked cars.”

6. Simulate Test Conditions

• Practice in a quiet environment with no distractions.

• Use a desktop or tablet with good screen visibility—avoid revising on a small phone screen.

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✅ Quick Tips

• Don’t click too early (before the hazard starts developing).

• Don’t click too often—more than 3–4 clicks per clip may be flagged.

• Stay calm—the test rewards consistent awareness, not panic clicking.

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🎯 Two Scoring Opportunities in One Clip

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✅ What It Means:

• A few clips feature two separate developing hazards.

• You can earn points for each hazard individually—so up to 10 points total in that clip (5 per hazard).

 

🧠 How It Works:

• Each hazard has its own scoring window.

• You must click when each hazard begins to develop—not just when it becomes obvious.

• The earlier you click within the scoring window, the higher your score (maximum 5 points per hazard).

 

📌 Rules to Remember

• Click once per hazard when you see it start to develop.

• If you're unsure, you can click a second time shortly after—but avoid excessive clicking (more than 3–4 times per clip may score zero).

• You won’t be told which clips contain two hazards—so stay alert throughout every video.

• Practice helps you learn to spot subtle early signs, like a pedestrian glancing toward the road or a car edging out of a junction.

 

🎯 Passing The Hazard Perception Section

• Total score available: 75 points

• Pass mark: 44

• Includes:

  • 14 video clips

  • Each clip contains 1 developing hazard, but 1 clip contains 2 hazards

  • You can score up to 5 points per hazard, depending on how quickly you respond

 

📝 Important Notes

• You must pass both sections in the same attempt to receive your theory test certificate.

• If you fail either part, you’ll need to retake the entire test.

• Your pass certificate is valid for 2 years—you must pass your practical driving test within that time or retake the theory test.