I have my theory test on Wednesday, I've been practising like a demon and I reckon I'm sorted for the theory bit, been passing the PC practise one every time. But I'm really struggling with the hazard perception bit. I just don't seem to recognise the hazard early enough or I think something is a hazard and it isn't.
Anyone got any tips? I'm bricking it!
2006-10-16 08:26:02 · 10 answers · asked by Fairy Nuff 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
when i did mine i had the same problem, i only just passed mine first time. although the disk helps, the one you actually do at the test centre is much more obvious hazards, i found this and so did a few people who took it the same time as me. You just need to keep practising right up to the test. You need to try and keep calm and relaxed i know its hard when your in the position.
Hope u pass, good luck xx
2006-10-16 08:39:24 · answer #1 · answered by kxkx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Firstly , leave your mobile at home , you won't need it. Hazard Perception is important , not only to the driver , but to other road users and pedestrains. When you are in a driving situation , you have to focus , not only near objects but distant objects both at the same time. Adjust your driving to a 'defensive position' 2 / 3 vehicle lengths behind the vehicle in front. This will help you with the best possible view and escape any probably trouble.. Scan the horizon left and right. Scan your mirrors. Indication is of great impotrance and in plenty of time. Try to be calm as you can. The examiner will not do anything to alarm you , with sudden requests. If you have a bike , go out and practice your perception. See if you could spot hazards from 150 yards away. A bike is slower than a car , so you will have plenty of time to see things. Many years happy motoring
2006-10-16 08:56:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I took my Theory Test in 1996 and had none of that to contend with, didn't even have the computer, it was a true written exam with a pen and paper! I think the hazard perception test is a good idea though, teaches observation which a lot of people sadly lack, but I have seen the hazard perception test, it looks pretty straightforward to me, it does what it's designed to do and test your observational skills and your reaction speed. That score on the perception test would say that you wern't paying enough attention, take it again and focus, fail it again though, I'd be thinking twice about taking to the roads because driving is about observing the road ahead and knowing what to do when a situation crops up.
2016-03-28 11:57:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try not to worry about most of the pc based hazard perception are of very poor quality. when i done mine a yr or so ago i was scoring 57% on pc when i done the DVTA test scored 88% the picture quality is better just try not to get mouse happy if you do you will fail. remember anymore than 15 clicks on any one video and you will fail that video.relax and don't rush from Q part to video part. and keep your headphones on so as not to be distracted as much by other people moving or coughing etc. good luck it is easy and if your up to the job you will pass. hazard awarenes comes from experience and cannot be taught in time you will learn that there is more to driving than just 3 point turns and reverse parking hopefully you will be fortunate enough to learn from your mistakes and those of other drivers. unfortunately on todays roads some are not so lucky and dont get the second chance.
if you pass your test REMEMBER SPEED KILLS - KEEP YOUR DISTANCE - NEVER EVER DRINK AND DRIVE - ALWAYS LOOK TWICE FOR MOTORCYCLES EVEN A MINOR COLLISION CAN KILL...... A .MOTORCYCLIST
2006-10-16 12:00:15 · answer #4 · answered by species8472 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's the problem - you are bricking it. With driving practice helps you to recognise hazards. Try to get friends or family to drive you places and spend the time in the passenger seat looking ahead at the road and trying to read it. Also if you know someone who has a bike borrow it and then just cycle on the roads. This is a good way of getting road sense.
2006-10-16 08:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by Kaztig 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
before i took mine my instructor made me drive around saying all the hazards i could see from miles away and close up outloud for about an hour. Even the really tiny things. Remember though that you can press the button quite a bit before you get failed for clicking too much. And even if you spot some late as long as you get them you may still get a few points.
2006-10-16 08:35:31 · answer #6 · answered by flowerpotxx 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its so easy trust me I did it
have you got a practice disk, whatever hazards you see, just click on them you can't go wrong, as soon as you spot them just click, on the test theres no arrow, you just do a right click and left click,
remember this as soon as you see a hazard click , I did that, and passed , and this year got my liensce too, good luck
2006-10-16 08:44:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont worry its normal for a female to have no perception of hazards, next time you run into something or over something then that was a hazard, jot it down and on your fifth attempt you may have hit enough moving and inanimate objects to get the gist of things.
Max
2006-10-16 08:37:57 · answer #8 · answered by Max 2 · 1⤊ 3⤋
just keep your eye on the junctions and the pedestrians/cyclists if you click regularly enough you will get enough points to pass but don't let your clicks show a pattern! other wise you will get disqualified good luck and don't worry if you fail there is nothing wrong with that!
2006-10-16 09:25:45 · answer #9 · answered by redhackle13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you know the countdown markers on approach to a level crossing, no, thought not.
2006-10-16 08:34:45 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋