chipandpin Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 This might be a daft question but i cant find the answer by googling, so i thought i'd ask here...... Is the theory test based on the highway code? do i just learn the book and apply for the test or do i need to apply for the test via the school im going to use? Also, I was told to book a practical test date before arranging my DAS intensive course, but what if the school cant fit me in? I was hoping i could sort it all out with one phonecall to a riding school but the one i spoke to just made things more complicated!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 The theory test is based partly on the Highway Code but also other aspects from the Motorcycle Riders handbook, things to do with bike control, road positioning etc. So you need a combination of both. There is also a hazard percention section which uses video clips of real events on the road. You need to pass both parts of the test to pass overall. There can be a wait to get a theory test too so you may want to book that ASAP as you have to have passed it before you go for the practical test. As for booking your practical test it depaends how quickly you plan to do DAS, there was a 2 month waiting list for tests down here when i did my DAS but the riding school had slots booked and they were allocated on the basis of who was "test ready" The most important thing... enjoy Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsifG Posted January 22, 2007 Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hi, Try some sample tests here: http://www.theory-tests.co.uk/home/ I used it when going for my theory test and passed easily without even looking at the Highway Code (but i have been a car driver for 20 years) Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipandpin Posted January 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2007 Cheers - booked the theory for 8th Feb - now just need to book a test date - im hoping to do the DAS in 5 days on an intensive course. I'll see if i can get something booked tomorrow - Cheers for the link Asif, I'll invest £6.99 on there to get the question bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudson Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 I got the highway code book, riding test questions book and interactive dvd !! A bit overkill maybe, but i passed first time with 35/35 on the questions and 63% on the hazard perception bit. Worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsifG Posted January 23, 2007 Report Share Posted January 23, 2007 Good Luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyE Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 I bought a DVD Rom, from future video, or similar, and that gave you all you needed to know. The more practice you get at the hazard perception, the better, its not hard, but understanding when to click a hazard will help you no end. IIRC, i flew through the theory, and scored really well on the hazard perception through plenty of practice. Good luck!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyE Posted February 1, 2007 Report Share Posted February 1, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I bought a DVD Rom, from future video, or similar, and that gave you all you needed to know. The more practice you get at the hazard perception, the better, its not hard, but understanding when to click a hazard will help you no end. IIRC, i flew through the theory, and scored really well on the hazard perception through plenty of practice. Good luck!! [/ QUOTE ] Sorry, above, I meant to say Focus essentials. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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