Driving test theory

[KevJTD]

Now, my lad rob has taken his driving test theory test today (passed I'm pleased to say ) and whilst chatting to his instructor the other day about the theory test and the likelihood of road users of my age being able to pass the test without any reading up on the subject to get some knowledge first.
So tonight I took the test online out of curiosity, you can do it without logging in any details so no fear that the feds are gonna come along and take your license away....

Here's the link

https://www.gov.uk/practise-your-driving-theory-test

Quite surprised to say that I scored 49 out of 50 as although most questions I got were self evident in as far as the obvious correct answer I did get to the end and wonder if I'd got a pass grade, which is 43 out of 50.

So come on guys, we're all of a similar age and most of us will never have done a theory test. Have a go (you are allowed 50 mins I think it was but the 50 multiple choice questions only took me 10 or 15 mins so it won't take all night.
Who is gonna be the first to get the full house and 50 correct, or who will admit that they shouldn't be driving!!

[alfachris]

I had to do it in 2007 when I was doing my hgv class2 then class1 4 months later so only did it once but the night before doing the test I had a go failed twice and passed once

No the day of the test I passed

[PETROLHEAD]

Doh!

47 out of 50

Shame they dont tell you precisely which Q's were answered incorrectly, rather than just which category, but i suspect one of them was very likely on the 1940's hand signals!

I enjoyed it, but some of it is ridiculous!

[Sud 145]

47 for me as well. Not bad for an olddie.

[KevJTD]

kind of goes against what the instructor reckoned, we would all pass so far then....43 is the pass rate.
not bad for a bunch of old boys, guess we're better than the average driver

[PETROLHEAD]

I'd say we're far better than any new driver of the last 10 years, and not just down to experience either, but in our actual training.

Have you seen the total farce a lot of them think passes for reversing or parking? They're terrible, but i discovered that the training for that is quite different (lacking) now to what we did previously.


They might do well in a computer scenario and multiple choice questionnaire, but actual car control is generally very poor.

That said, they'res always naturals, of which I'm sure Rob is one, it'll be in his gene's, but i wonder if he has his dad's rally temperament?

Wish him best of British for the final phase please Kev

[alfachris]

My 17 year old daughter passed her theory 6 weeks ago and passed her test last Thursday she's now driving a 2000 fiat punto 1.2 and paying £1800 for insurance the only cost £250

[Kegsti66]

Well we are constant. 48 .
Have to be honest did feel a bit edgy at first. Got the level crossing lights wrong, only see them already flashing red !! not sure what the other incorrect one was as I lost the page. Not sure on the towing speeds, but appear to have got them correct.

Chris, and you others out there who have, or soon will have your kids starting their driving experiences, this insurance is silly isn't it? You can see why some people don't bother. All the best to all the new young drivers out there.

[Sud 145]

Don't know about the rest of you guys but I graduated up to a car. Push bikes,off road on stripped down scooters,motor bike,Reliants,more motor bikes,tractors and finally my first car an Austin A40 Estate no less. Wonder how many kids have ridden a bike for more than 2 weeks after getting one for Xmas. Most aren't even aware pedestrians because of bloody headphones - danger to everyone. Rant over.

[junior]

45 out of 50. Cannot recall towing speeds at all, but would not have guessed so.

In comparison to some of the questions I am forced to ask at work I think they are good questions and far ranging.

Lots of vested interests in there so the meetings to decide which to use must be mind-numbing.

[Fiatchris]

48.
Towing speeds????
Oh well, every day is a school day

Chris

(PS is this a secret way of giving Shrew something to do while he cant play with cars? )

[Alfasixnut]

Woohoo 49!
and I very rarely come across level crossings so didn't see the steady amber.......

[STEVE5M]

46. Lost 2 on hazard perception and 2 on motorway driving. This would be a concern except for the fact that I haven't had a crash since 1982 in spite of some spirited driving of cars and bikes so my hazard perception must be better than the test indicates.

Someone mentioned how bad youngsters are at reversing. I used to be pretty good but the effects of ageing mean that I struggle to turn my head as far as I used to when reversing or at junctions where you need to look over your shoulder. I guess that drops me back into the 'risk' category. Anyone else?

Steve

[PETROLHEAD]

48.
Towing speeds????
Oh well, every day is a school day

Chris

(PS is this a secret way of giving Shrew something to do while he cant play with cars? )

LOL! I should have had 50 / 50 by now then, DOH!