The test is taken using a touch screen computer and consists of 100 multi-choice questions. English is the only language used for the test. The test duration is 90 minutes.

The questions are banded into four subject groups.

• Road procedure
• Traffic signs and signals car control,  pedestrians,  mechanical knowledge
• Driving test,  disabilities,  law
• Publication,  instructional techniques

There are twelve different sets of questions, which mean there are 1200 possible questions you could be asked.

To pass this part of the test you need to score an overall mark of 85 per cent. However, to ensure an adequate knowledge in all subject areas, you must score a mark of at lease 80 per cent in each of the four bands. So, for example, if you scored 95 per cent in three of the bands but only 78 per cent in the fourth, you will fail the test.

Once you have completed the multi-choice part of the test you will be allowed a short break. The hazard perception test will then commence.

This consists of 14 video clips, each lasting around a minute. They show road traffic situations involving other road users. As the clips plays a hazard will develop. You need to identify the hazard by clicking on the mouse button. The sooner you identify the hazard the higher your score for that clip and hazard. Click the mouse button too much however and you will score zero.

To pass you must score 57 out of a possible 75 marks. To sample the hazard perception test try a mock hazard perception tests.

You must pass the hazard perception and multi-choice questions, in order to pass the test proper.