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All learner drivers need to pass the Theory Test before they can apply for the practical Test. The Theory Test comprises 2 separate elements - Multiple-Choice Questions and Hazard Perception. The learner needs to pass both elements of the Test at the same sitting, otherwise they need to take the whole Test again.

Remember that when you go to take your Theory Test you must bring along your provisional driving licence and some other acceptable proof of identity that bears your name, photograph and signature.

The instructions on how to use the computer test are clearly shown and you have the option of working through a practice session lasting up to 15 minutes to get used to the system before starting the actual test.

Once you are ready to start the test the time will begin.

You will have 57 minutes to answer the questions. By touching the screen, you can choose an answer, or answers, from the selection shown.

All of the questions are multiple choice. The questions vary between straight text; text with graphics of road signs; and text with photographs of road and driving scenarios. Most will require one option to be selected from a choice of four, some will ask for two, three or four correct options to be selected from a range of up to six possibilities.

If you are not sure of the answer and decide to have a guess and return to the question later, you can remind yourself by using the 'flag' section. If you fail to answer a question, the computer will register it as incomplete.

Once you have got to the end of the questions you will be given the chance to revisit your flagged and incomplete questions or to review the entire test if you wish. A clock on the system will advise you of how long you have remaining.

The pass mark is 43 out of 50 correct answers.

If you have time at the end of the test please take the chance to review your answers. People often make careless mistakes and find that they have, totally inadvertently, marked the wrong answer.

Remember - if you do read the question very carefully and know how to recognise the key words, you will choose the correct answer.

When you are reading multi-choice questions, try to avoid 'recognising' the question or the answer, because this often stops you from reading the whole question thoroughly. You should read the question carefully all the way through with each response.

Usually there will be at least one response that is obviously not correct and so you can narrow the answers down. If you have no idea what the correct answer is, at least have a guess!

Information supplied by BSM.

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