If you think it would be unsafe to take any action you should not touch the screen. Just like when you are driving on a real road, the HPT may show you situations where it would be unsafe to take an action such as turning or overtaking.
Therefore, you need to be able to decide when you can take an action and when it would be safer to do nothing. If you touch the screen during a practice item or actual HPT item, the picture will flash. This indicates that the computer has recorded your response.
The film clip may run for another few seconds, but once you have seen the flash there is no need to touch the screen again. If you did not touch the screen the clip will continue to play to the end and you will not see the screen flash.
After each film clip, two buttons appear on the screen. These let you confirm whether you did or did not touch the screen during the HPT item. During the actual test, once you have confirmed your response, a new test item will appear.
This process will continue until you have completed the test. At the end of the test a message on the screen will tell you when you have finished.
The practice questions are just like the actual test questions. However, after each practice question you will get feedback about your response and the chance to repeat the question. You will be told if your response was good, could have been better or was unsafe. If your response was unsafe or in need of improvement you can try that practice item again. Once you have completed the two practice questions,you will be asked to touch the screen to show that you want to start the actual test.
Once you move on to the actual HPT, you will be presented with 15 test items. These are randomly selected from a larger pool of questions. You will only be allowed to see each item once and will not be able to change your response to any item.
This is just like real driving where you only get one chance to respond to a situation. There is no feedback after each test item. Once one item has finished the HPT will progress to the next until all 15 have been completed. When all 15 items have been completed, a screen will appear to tell you that you have finished, and that you should notify your test supervisor.
If you pass, you will be given feedback on areas that should be improved eg selecting safe gaps when turning at intersections. You will also be directed to the sections of this handbook that may help you to improve your skills. If you do not pass, you will be given specific feedback on areas that need to be improved before retaking the HPT eg selecting safe following distance when travelling behind other vehicles.
You will also be directed to the sections of this handbook that will help you to improve your skills. This may help you to prepare to resit the HPT. If you do not pass the HPT you may resit the test immediately, provided a vacancy is available. However, remember that a fee will be charged each time you attempt the test. It is suggested that you prepare carefully before resitting. The hazard perception test consists of fourteen video clips, each lasting one minute.
You are required to watch each video carefully on your computer and click your mouse each time you see a situation that you deem to be hazardous. In order to pass the hazard perception test, you must get at least 44 points out of a maximum of Each hazard on the videos has a maximum five points allocated to it, ranging from five down to zero depending on how soon you identify and act upon the hazard. Out of the 14 videos shown, 13 of them have one hazard on them and one has two hazards, hence the point maximum total.
Please click here for a more in-depth article about the hazard perception test itself. Points are given every time you click your mouse to show that you have recognised a developing hazard — the quicker you see the hazard developing, the more points you will receive.
In order to get points, you must click on a developing hazard as opposed to a potential hazard. If you were to see a car parked in the distance, with its brake lights and indicators on, this is an indication that the driver could well intend on pulling out, which would make the situation a developing hazard.
Do your best to only respond to things that are or could be developing hazards, while limiting the number of times you respond to static hazards. Try to remember that this test is essentially testing your ability to predict what could happen, based on the evidence you can see from the video clip. If you spot a hazard and it continues to develop, continue to respond as it develops. Sometimes, it can be hard to tell when a potential hazard will turn into a developing hazard and therefore when the scoring window starts.
Jump to: What is the hazard perception test? How many clips are in the hazard perception test? When to click in the hazard perception test Potential hazards vs developing hazards What is the hazard perception pass mark? How does the hazard perception test work?
What is classed as a hazard in the hazard perception test? What is the purpose of hazard perception? Hazard perception test practice. What is the hazard perception test? The short videos will show real-life scenarios from the point of view of a driver.
When to click in the hazard perception test When you spot a potential hazard, click as soon as you see it developing. The click window There will be a window of time in which you need to click, beginning as soon as a potential hazard turns into a developing hazard, and ending when it becomes a full-blown hazard e. To get a better idea of what to expect in your hazard perception test, watch our short video:. What is the hazard perception pass mark? A few hazards that could come up include: Pedestrians walking into the road Cars pulling out in front of you at junctions An animal running out into the road A car door opening into your path Parked cars pulling out unexpectedly Basically, anything that could cause your car to change speed or course could be described as a hazard.
Hazard perception test practice Preparing for the DVSA hazard perception test takes practice, so make sure you do plenty of it before you book your theory test.
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