What is the UK DSA driving theory test?
The UK driving theory test was introduced in July 1996 as a written examination and updated to a computer based test in 2000. The test is conducted by the DSA (Driving Standards Agency). Everyone who wants to have a full UK licence has to clear the theory test first and then only will be able to appear for the practical driving test. The theory test consists of 2 parts. The first is the written part which consists of 50 multiple-choice questions (selected randomly from a bank of over 1200 and 5 marks case study) about a wide range of ‘driving topics’, such as car or bike mechanics, the Highway Code and driving law. The second part is the Hazard perception test forms a second section of the theory test and must be passed at the same time. This part of the theory test requires you to view 14 hazard video clips on the computer screen of approximately one minute each. You are required to watch these clips as if you were the driver. There will be 15 hazards to find – at least one on each cl
