The change will make the theory test
more accessible, to people with a:
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reading difficulty .
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learning disability.
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developmental condition.
Currently, DVSA outlines a case study
and then answer 5 questions about it.
This tests your knowledge and
understanding of road rules.
This will change if you take your
test from 14 April 2020. You’ll watch one video clip instead of reading a case
study, and answer 3 questions about it.
How would video clip work
You’ll watch a short, silent, video
clip. The video clip will show a situation, such as driving through a town
centre, or driving on a country road and answer 3 multiple-choice questions
about it.
You can watch the video clip as many
times as you like during the multiple-choice part of the theory test.
For Example You can watch the video, answer a question, and then watch the video
again before you answer the next question.
The type of questions you’ll answer about the video clip
You’ll answer questions like these:
1. Why are motorcyclists considered
vulnerable road users?
2. Why should the driver, on the side
road, look out for motorcyclists at junctions?
3. In this clip, who can cross the
chevrons to overtake other vehicles, when it’s safe to do so?
For each of the 3 questions, you’ll
have to choose the correct answer from 4 possible answers.
Screen Layout :
Theory question |
The left-hand side of the screen will
show the video clip, with controls for :
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play the video
·
pause the video
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move to a specific part of the video on a progress bar
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watch the video using the full screen
The right-hand side of the screen
will show the question and 4 possible answers.
Who would be affected
All car theory tests will
use video clips from 14 April 2020.
This includes if:
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you fail a test before then and retake if from 14 April 2020
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your test is cancelled or moved for any reason, and your new test date
is from 14 April 2020
What’s not changing
You’ll still need to:
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get 43 out of the 50 questions right to pass the multiple-choice part of
the test
The hazard perception part of the test is not
changing. This is where you watch video clips to spot developing hazards.
Other support
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reading difficulty
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disability
·
health condition
These include:
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extra time to take the test
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someone to read what’s on the screen and record your answers
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someone to reword the questions for you