About hazard perception test part in DSA driving theory test

Safe driving means being aware of the consequences of your driving behaviour. By changing the way you drive, there is less risk to you, your passengers, and other road users.
Driving a car, van or lorry requires maximum concentration. Sitting behind the wheel of half a ton of metal, travelling at speed only a few feet from other road users and pedestrians is a huge responsibility. Yet many drivers treat the responsibility, and risks, of driving far too lightly. And sadly, people are still dying and being injured on our roads because drivers are:

• driving too fast
• driving too close to the vehicle in front
• driving whilst using a mobile phone
• driving under the influence of drink or drugs
• driving inappropriately for the conditions - rain, ice, winter sun.

The government is committed to reducing the numbers killed and seriously injured on Britain's roads by 40 per cent by 2010. The hazard perception element was introduced into the driving test in November 2002 as one of the measures that should help achieve this target by encouraging appropriate training in scanning the road, recognizing at the first opportunity from the clues that a potentially dangerous situation might arise and adopting a driving plan to reduce the risk.

About hazard perception test

New drivers are disproportionately involved in accidents, especially in the first months after passing a driving test. It has been proven that drivers who have taken hazard perception test training have much better hazard perception test skills.
So hazard perception test has been introduced in the driving theory test.
How to improve your hazard perception skills?
First of all, make sure you can concentrate on your driving, and the road you are travelling on. Safe driving needs concentration. Avoid distractions when driving such as:

• Loud music (this can stop you hearing other warning sounds)
• Map reading
• Too much rush
• Talking on the mobile
• Adjusting car stereo or satellite navigation system.
• Arguments with fellow passengers or other road users
• Eating, drink and smoking.

Are you preparing for the UK DSA driving theory test? Want to know more about hazard perception test - clips, scoring, tips etc

Here you can practice over 70 interactive hazard perception clips and get ready for your DSA test hazard perception test