How to pass your theory test first time

Back in December the BBC reported that one person failed their driving theory test 59 times before finally passing last year, spending more than £1,000 in the process! On looking further into the subject, and reviewing the Department for Transport’s figures, we discovered that since 2007 the pass rate for the hour-long exams has dropped by as much as 20%. To make sure our readers don’t fall into the same traps; we’ve decided to put together some vital tips to get you well on your way to passing with flying colours!

GET THE APP

The DVSA Theory Test Kit is an irreplaceable resource. People tend to be put off by the £4.99 asking price, but you simply cannot make up for the depth and quality of revision material it grants access to. With the DVSA app, you’ll not only be able to read over all the information you’ll be tested on, but it also includes 730 accurate test questions! Since it’s a mobile app you can quite literally practice each and every time you have a few minutes to spare in the lead up to the test. 

DON’T FORGET ABOUT ROAD SIGNS 

You may already think you know the basics about road signs, but knowing the specifics can change the outcome of your final test. Having the ability to identify the difference between an advisory and maximum speed limit, or between a T-junction and no-through-road sign could prove the difference between passing and failing!

PAY ATTENTION

Every week we spend hours sitting in cars getting lifts to and from work, school, or even the shops; each one of these trips is an opportunity to learn more about the road.  Next time you go out, make sure to observe and learn as much about traffic from the person giving you a lift as possible!

ASK YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Your driving instructor isn’t just there to get you through your practical exam, they’re there to help you through each stage of getting that licence! With years of experience driving in different scenarios, it doesn’t matter what you need to seek clarification about, your instructor will have heard it all before, and will have the answer for you.