Just clear up a common misconception first, you only need to pass this if you want to take a Practical bike test, you do not need this for a CBT

This forms the first part of the Theory and Hazard Perception Test you have 40 minutes to answer 50 questions, and to pass you must get at least 43 right.

The questions have multi choice answers selected by touching the correct box displayed on the computer screen. Some of the questions will need more than one answer so you may need to select more than one box,

The questions are all listed in the Official Guide to the Theory Test, which you can buy or borrow.

There are about 1000 questions in the data bank, and your 50 will selected at random by the computer at the start of the test.

The level of the average question is not that high if you have done your home work. Most are highway code based, some are related to safety, and some are “ common sense “. However to make a database of questions large enough some of the questions can be obscure such as “ What is the maximum permissible width of a motorcycle trailer “ ( 1 metre ). For some strange reason tram related questions also seem to occur frequently. I can only assume the developers were based in Manchester.

If you want to practice for the test we have CDs for sale at the office,  ( £9.99  with free postage if you have booked a course ).

If you would like more guidance we are more than happy give a free training session as part of your course. Just arrange it with Sally or Claire.

Call the DSA on0300 2001122 to book a test, you will need your licence and a debit or credit card handy.