Tips to Pass the Theory Test UK First Time
Less than 50% of theory test UK candidates pass the exam first time.
Many fail because they leave revision until the last minute and take the theory test without being fully prepared.
Proper preparation is key to a first time theory test pass, and these top tips will ensure that you’re mentally prepared.
1) Revise!
Revision is the recipe of theory test success and there are thousands of resources available
to help you swot up on your driving theory,
but top of your learning resources list should be the Highway Code. Packed with more than 150 pages,
everything you need to know about driving theory is in this book. Get a copy.
2) Learn your road signs!
Theory test UK questions about road signs are answered incorrectly more frequently than any other type of question.
The number of sign types on Britain’s roads is one of the highest in the world.
With so many signs positioned across the UK road network, even experienced drivers are left feeling bamboozled.
Put in extra revision sessions for road signs.
3) Prepare for the hazard perception test!
Candidates often get so caught up in revising for the multiple-choice part of the theory test that they neglect to practice the hazard perception exam. Don’t forget to familiarise
yourself with the hazard perception test by practicing online or downloading an app.
It’s a very different type of test, so you need to be ready for it!
4) Get a good night’s sleep the day before your test!
Going into your theory test, tired is likely to result in one outcome, failure!
You need to be fully alert and able to concentrate when taking the driving theory exam because
it demands a lot from you mentally and physically.
5) Relax!
Yes, taking your theory test will be nerve-racking, but don’t let those nerves get the better of you because they will affect your performance during the exam.
Prior to taking the theory test properly, there is a practice run you can do to help you calm your nerves and focus.
You’re ready! It’s time to book your theory test.
