Part I (£50) THE THEORETICAL TEST

The Examination is in the form of 100 multiple-choice questions, which must be completed within 90 minutes, along with a Hazard Perception Test of 20 minutes, making a total examination time of 110 minutes. On the MCQ element of the test you have a choice of four answers to each question and only one of them is correct. You indicate which of the answers you think is correct on a touch-screen computer monitor. The questions are on a wide range of subjects, from the books on the publications list. The HPT element follows the MCQ element. There is a three-minute break after the MCQ element before a short tutorial video of approximately three minutes, which then leads into the HPT itself of approximately 14 minutes. Candidates use a computer mouse to identify traffic hazards in moving-image film clips, within a time frame. The test assesses a candidate's overall HP competence via responses to 15 scorable events presented in 14 film clips.

Part II (£82) THE DRIVING TEST

This test requires a very high standard of driving and lasts for approximately one hour. You are tested on all types of road, including the motorway and required to carry out several manoeuvres.

Part III (£82) THE TEST OF INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY

The examiner will select two of the following scenarios and ask the candidate to demonstrate their knowledge and ability by giving practical instruction to the examiner as if the latter were:

• a novice or partly trained pupil;
• a pupil who is about driving test standard; or
• a qualified driver undertaking driver development training.

They can choose from many different subjects and you have to detect and correct any faults that occur, suggesting remedial action.

Trainee Licence (£125)

Registration (£200)

N.B. The fees above are correct at the time of printing. They are required to be paid to the Driving Standards Agency on the application for each individual examination. After passing Part II a trainee licence can be obtained, however this is not essential and can sometimes extend the length of time it takes to qualify.

A Career Development Loan can include the D.S.A. fees.