The Theory Test -- Top Tips to Pass it First Time

There is a particular reason behind 'the theory test', and until the student understands this concept there is a high possibility of not getting the pass. The fact that people can, and regularly do, pass the test without 'getting it', raises legitimate questions about the method of testing, but let's look at passing it first and leave changing it for another day.

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What DSA are actually trying to do with this test is to influence the way we think about driving, they are trying to generate the right mindset in learner drivers.

The purpose of the theory test is to guide the next generation of drivers towards an attitude of safety first.  This can be seen clearly in the way that the questions are phrased and the slight differences between some of the possible answers.

This awareness of the direction that the test is designed to guide us in, gives us a clear and logical basis to work towards when considering the possible answers for the individual questions.

We must bear in mind that the test is a multiple choice test, we are given a number of answers to choose from, but the catch is that once we say “yes” to one of the answers we are in effect saying “no” to the others.

This concept can really help us, especially when taken in context with an awareness of the purpose of the test in the first place.  It is a simple matter to identify individual words and phrases that would indicate the type of responsible attitude that DSA is looking for, for instance:

In good time

Appropriate

Well before

Safely

Reasonable

All these words and phrases are things that DSA would like to see within the attitude of every driver on the road, and the way that the theory test works is that if you don't choose the answer that says you will choose the appropriate gear, you are in effect saying that you will not choose the appropriate gear.

If you don't say that you will deal with a situation safely, DSA will take it that you will not deal with a situation safely. This is the way that all multiple choice tests work, and if we are switched on to this concept we can really use it to our advantage and make the process of passing the theory test much less stressful.

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This principle will be relevant for about half of the questions you are likely to be asked, so of course there is more work and research to be done, but this concept coupled with the right assistance will make preparing for the theory test much more manageable.