DVSA enhanced rider scheme trainer
Taking the theory test
You can book your instructor theory test when the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has accepted your application to join the register.
There are 2 parts to the test - multiple-choice questions and hazard perception. You have to pass both parts.
You have 3 attempts to pass the test. If you fail the third attempt, you have to wait 12 months before you can take it again.
Documents to take to your test
You must take your UK photocard driving licence to your test.
If you have a licence from Northern Ireland, bring the photocard and paper counterpart licence.
If you have a paper licence
Bring a valid passport as well as your paper licence.
If you do not have a passport, you need to get a photocard licence.
Your test will be cancelled and you will not get your money back if you do not take the right documents with you.
Multiple-choice questions
You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to answer 100 multiple-choice questions.
Before the test starts you’ll get:
- instructions on how the test works
- the chance to do some practice questions
How the questions work
There are 25 questions in each of these 4 categories:
- rider practices and procedures, road and traffic signs, and motorway riding
- rider responsibilities, rider attitude, riders and the law, and environmental issues
- motorcycle and rider safety, motorcycle dynamics and handling, and dealing with incidents
- development and training, instructional and coaching techniques, and hazard perception
To pass the multiple-choice part, you must get both:
- an overall score of at least 85 out of 100
- at least 20 out of 25 in each of the 4 categories of questions
Hazard perception
Before you start the hazard perception test, you’ll be shown a video about how it works.
You’ll then watch 14 video clips featuring everyday road scenes. These will contain at least one ‘developing hazard’.
You can score up to 5 points for each developing hazard. You need to score at least 57 points out of 75 to pass this part.