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Ashton Vale, Bristol
Bedminster, Bristol
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Clifton, Bristol
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Hartcliffe, Bristol
Headly Park, Bristol
Hotwells, Bristol
Long Ashton, Bristol
Knowle, Bristol
Redcliffe, Bristol
Redland, Bristol
Sea Mills, Bristol
Shirehampton, Bristol
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Totterdown, Bristol
Uplands, Bristol
Windmill Hill, Bristol
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An important part of the learning to drive process is preparation for the Theory and Hazard perception test. As well as preparing for the tests, you are gaining valuable knowledge about driving safely and should learn more easily. in Bristol the Theory test centre is easily found in Broadmead, Bristol.

There are several books and computer DVD’s available; I think one of the best is Driving Test Success from Focus. It is the programme I use when teaching for the Theory test.

I can help you prepare for the Theory Test and show you the Driving Test Success DVD for PC’s.

Changes to the theory test: the facts
From 23 January 2012 the theory test will be made up of multiple-choice questions which are no longer published in learning materials.
The reason behind the move is to stop candidates from simply memorising theory test questions and answers and learning by rote.

New official driving and riding theory books were published in September 2011 to help candidates prepare for the test and for life on the road.

• The new books contain:
   new sections of text for motorcyclists, a free e-book for car drivers and full references throughout to help         candidates learn and revise
•  questions and answers for revision, including practice for case studies
•  the official DSA explanations for every revision question, helping candidates fully understand the answer

This approach to learning will help candidates to gain a better knowledge and understanding of driving theory which will help them respond correctly to the new, reworded live questions used in the actual test.

No changes to the format of the test

No changes are being made to the format of the theory test. It will still be made up of a multiple-choice part and a hazard perception part.

The time allowed and the pass marks will stay the same.

Find out more

You can find details about the new official learning materials at tsoshop.co.uk/dsa.

For information about how the theory test works, visit direct.gov.uk/theorytest.

To book your Theory test by telephone call the Driving Standards Agency on
0300 200 1122

To book your theory test or car test on line you should use the official direct.gov.uk booking site. The links are below.

Other booking sites will charge an additional fee to make the booking for you.

Book your theory test on line
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/Doitonlinemotoring/DG_197297

Book or change your car driving test on line
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Diol1/DoItOnline/Doitonlinemotoring/DG_197299

The quickest and easiest way to book your official Driving Standards Agency (DSA) practical driving test is online. When you book using this official service, you only pay the cost of the test – there is no extra booking fee.

Do not book your Tests with any other agency. The Driving Standards Agency have warned that some web sites are charging a non-refundable fee for their service. If you want to change or cancel your test appointment you will lose the booking fee. You are strongly advised to book only with Driving Standards Agency.

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