The multiple choice part of the Theory Test is conducted by using a touch screen computer. The hazard perception part is also conducted on a computer. However, the hazard perception part records how quickly you respond to hazards developing in 14 short video clips of everyday driving situations. The questions vary according to the category of vehicle you want to gain a licence for. For the hazard perception test there are no separate versions for different vehicles, each vehicle category takes the same test. However, the pass mark is different for different categories of tests.

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If you pass one part (Multiple choice or Hazard Perception) and fail the other you'll fail the whole test, and you'll need to take both parts again.

The pass mark for the car and motorcycle hazard perception part of the theory test is 44 out of 75. For lorries and buses the pass mark is 50 out of 75.

As from 3 September 2007 you'll be asked 50 questions in 57 minutes and the pass mark will be 43 out of 50. For lorries and buses you'll be asked 60 questions in 70 minutes and the pass mark is 51 out of 60.

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