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Hazard Perception Test

Mock practice test based on the UK DVSA format

5
Video Clips
15
Pass Mark
30
Max Score

How it works

  • You will be shown 5 video clips of everyday road scenes filmed from a driver's point of view.
  • Each clip contains at least one developing hazard — but one clip will have two developing hazards.
  • Click or tap as soon as you see a hazard starting to develop. The earlier you respond, the higher you score (up to 5 points per hazard).
  • A red flag will appear at the bottom of the screen to confirm your click has been registered.
  • You will not lose points for clicking and getting it wrong. However, clicking continuously or in a pattern will score zero for that clip.
  • You cannot review or change your responses. Each clip plays once only.

What Is the UK Hazard Perception Test?

The hazard perception test is the second part of the official DVSA driving theory test, taken at the test centre right after the multiple-choice questions. You watch a series of video clips filmed from the driver's seat and click the moment you spot a developing hazard — anything that would make you slow down, brake, or change direction, such as a pedestrian stepping off the kerb or a car pulling out of a side road.

You must pass both parts of the theory test in the same sitting. Our free mock test above follows the same format and scoring rules as the real 2026 DVSA exam, so you can see exactly how ready you are before booking.

Hazard Perception Pass Marks

Licence categoryClipsHazardsPass mark
Car and motorcycle141544 / 75
LGV and PCV (lorry and bus)192067 / 100

How the Scoring Works

Every developing hazard is worth up to 5 points. The scoring window opens as soon as the hazard starts to develop and is divided into five equal bands:

There is no penalty for clicking when there is no hazard, so click whenever you think something is developing. But clicking non-stop or in a rhythm triggers the anti-cheating check and scores zero for that clip — the same rule applies in this mock test.

Tips to Pass First Time

  1. Scan the whole scene. Watch pavements, junctions, parked cars, and mirrors — hazards rarely appear in the centre of the screen first.
  2. Click early, then confirm. Click as soon as a potential hazard starts to develop, and click again if it keeps developing. Waiting to be certain costs points.
  3. Learn the difference between potential and developing hazards. A parked car is potential; a parked car with its door opening is developing.
  4. Practise with realistic clips. Repetition trains your eyes to spot the early cues. Read our guide on how to pass the hazard perception test first time for a deeper breakdown.
  5. Revise the Highway Code. Knowing the rules helps you predict what other road users will do — listen to our free Highway Code audiobook while you commute.

Hazard Perception Test FAQs

What is the hazard perception test?

The hazard perception test is the second part of the UK driving theory test. You watch video clips filmed from a driver’s point of view and click as soon as you spot a developing hazard — something that would cause you to slow down, brake, or change direction. The earlier you respond, the more points you score.

How many clips are in the real DVSA hazard perception test?

The official DVSA test for car and motorcycle candidates has 14 video clips containing 15 developing hazards — 13 clips have one hazard and 1 clip has two. Each clip lasts about a minute and plays only once.

What score do I need to pass the hazard perception test?

Car and motorcycle candidates need 44 out of 75 points. LGV and PCV (lorry and bus) candidates watch 19 clips with 20 hazards and need 67 out of 100. You must pass both the multiple-choice and hazard perception parts in the same sitting to pass the theory test.

How is the hazard perception test scored?

Each developing hazard is worth up to 5 points. The scoring window opens when the hazard starts to develop and is split into five bands — click in the earliest band for 5 points, then 4, 3, 2, and 1 as the hazard gets closer. Click too late (or not at all) and you score zero for that hazard.

Can I lose points for clicking too often?

You cannot lose points for a wrong click, so it is safe to click whenever you think a hazard is developing. However, if you click continuously or in a repeated pattern, the system scores that clip as zero — both in the real DVSA test and in this mock test.

What is a developing hazard?

A developing hazard is something that would cause you, the driver, to take action — for example a pedestrian stepping into the road, a car pulling out of a junction, or a cyclist moving into your lane. A potential hazard (such as a parked car) only becomes a developing hazard when it starts to affect your driving.

Is this free mock test the official DVSA exam?

No. The official test can only be taken at a DVSA test centre. This free mock test follows the same format, click scoring, and anti-cheating rules as the real exam, so it is a realistic way to practise before test day.

How should I practise for the hazard perception test?

Practise regularly with interactive clips, learn to scan the whole scene (mirrors, junctions, pavements), and click as soon as a hazard starts to develop rather than waiting to be sure. The Luma app includes 36 DVSA-licensed CGI hazard perception clips with instant scoring so you can track your progress clip by clip.

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