New changes to UK Theory Test
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 10:34
ADIs/PDIs will need to make sure their pupils are aware that the theory test will encounter some changes this month. As of the 23 January 2012, new theory tests will be introduced using questions and answers that the public will not have had access to, making any previous theory test ‘Q&A banks’ redundant.
Since the theory tests started in 1996, the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has published the questions and answers from the question banks for all categories of tests for cars, motorcycles, lorries and buses.
However, the DSA announced last November that it was to stop publishing the multiple choice questions and answers, with unpublished questions being used from January 2012.
After 23 January, the questions a candidate will be asked on test will not be exactly the same as those in their learning materials. Questions will be drawn from new ‘live’ theory test question banks, which will not be published.
DSA’s chief executive Rosemary Thew said:
“The reason behind the move is to stop candidates from simply memorising theory test questions and answers and learning by rote. …”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, re-worded live questions used in the actual test.”
The DSA have published more help for learner drivers taking their theory test, with The Official DSA Theory Test for Car Drivers DVD-ROM. This new software has been totally remodeled and is the most, user friendly to date. The new layout makes it a lot more noticeable that the DSA expects you to learn the material rather than memorise answers, by implementing a study, practice, test yourself strategy, for best results.
New features have also been added to the software so candidates can:
Study background information on every topic, presented in an easy-to-remember way
Customise their practice by topic to see how much they’ve learnt
Sit unlimited mock tests which offer the closest experience to the real test
Monitor their progress at each step to find out exactly where they can further improve so they can tailor their revision
To find out more and to view the full range of official DSA products, visit tsoshop.co.uk/dsa
Friday 13 January 2012
DSA OFFICIAL THEORY TEST DVD-ROM
The Official DSA Theory Test for Car Drivers DVD-ROM 2012 Edition
Author:
Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
Publisher:
TSO (The Stationery Office)
Price: £10.83 (£12.99 inc. VAT)
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Prepare to pass your theory test first time with this fully revised edition of the best-selling theory test DVD-ROM - the ONLY official software revision guide for PC and Mac.
Every official revision question - with the full DSA explanation to help you fully understand the theory behind each answer. The revision questions on this DVD-ROM are very similar to the questions you will get on your actual test and cover the same topics
Easy to use - clear three-step approach 'study, practise, test yourself' and user-friendly design to help make your revision really simple. Compatible with PC and Mac
Background information on every topic - explains the theory behind each topic in an easy-to-remember way, also included as an audio download so you can listen on the go
Customise your practise - select specific topics to answer questions on and see how much you've learnt
Mock tests - the closest experience to the actual test. Take unlimited practice tests with 57 minutes to answer 50 randomly selected questions, just like the real thing. Review your answers at the end of the test to see how you got on and where you can improve
Extra help to understand the answers - only official DSA resources include references from every question to the official source material where you can learn more. Highway Code references link directly to a digital version of The Official Highway Code so you can read the background to the questions
Monitor your progress - clearly track your progress through each section. Quickly find out how much of the DVD-ROM you have completed, which topics need a bit more work and how many questions you have answered correctly so you can see when you're ready to pass
Case studies practise - the ONLY software to include official DSA practice case studies on every topic, for complete test preparation
Extras - loads of extra features to help you prepare for your test and beyond, including a voiceover option to help those with reading difficulties and/or dyslexia. Print out our Theory Test Extra study guide and practice mock tests so you can prepare away from home, watch the official theory test introduction video so you know exactly what to expect on the day, begin to prepare for your practical test with the official 'show me tell me' videos, and join DSA's growing community of learner drivers on Facebook and Twitter for support throughout your learning to drive experience.
With references throughout to The Official Highway Code (included), plus The Official DSA Guide to Driving - the essential skills and Know Your Traffic Signs, this DVD-ROM prepares you fully for the multiple choice part of your theory test, and ensures you're on the road to safe driving for life.
Written by the Driving Standards Agency, the people who set the driving tests.
View system requirements.
Extent N/A ISBN 9780115531927
Size N/A Price £10.83 (£12.99 inc. VAT)
Binding DVD-ROM Published 21 Dec 2011
Availability In Stock: 1 - 2 days Delivery Delivery options and charges
Author:
Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
Publisher:
TSO (The Stationery Office)
Price: £10.83 (£12.99 inc. VAT)
Larger image
Prepare to pass your theory test first time with this fully revised edition of the best-selling theory test DVD-ROM - the ONLY official software revision guide for PC and Mac.
Every official revision question - with the full DSA explanation to help you fully understand the theory behind each answer. The revision questions on this DVD-ROM are very similar to the questions you will get on your actual test and cover the same topics
Easy to use - clear three-step approach 'study, practise, test yourself' and user-friendly design to help make your revision really simple. Compatible with PC and Mac
Background information on every topic - explains the theory behind each topic in an easy-to-remember way, also included as an audio download so you can listen on the go
Customise your practise - select specific topics to answer questions on and see how much you've learnt
Mock tests - the closest experience to the actual test. Take unlimited practice tests with 57 minutes to answer 50 randomly selected questions, just like the real thing. Review your answers at the end of the test to see how you got on and where you can improve
Extra help to understand the answers - only official DSA resources include references from every question to the official source material where you can learn more. Highway Code references link directly to a digital version of The Official Highway Code so you can read the background to the questions
Monitor your progress - clearly track your progress through each section. Quickly find out how much of the DVD-ROM you have completed, which topics need a bit more work and how many questions you have answered correctly so you can see when you're ready to pass
Case studies practise - the ONLY software to include official DSA practice case studies on every topic, for complete test preparation
Extras - loads of extra features to help you prepare for your test and beyond, including a voiceover option to help those with reading difficulties and/or dyslexia. Print out our Theory Test Extra study guide and practice mock tests so you can prepare away from home, watch the official theory test introduction video so you know exactly what to expect on the day, begin to prepare for your practical test with the official 'show me tell me' videos, and join DSA's growing community of learner drivers on Facebook and Twitter for support throughout your learning to drive experience.
With references throughout to The Official Highway Code (included), plus The Official DSA Guide to Driving - the essential skills and Know Your Traffic Signs, this DVD-ROM prepares you fully for the multiple choice part of your theory test, and ensures you're on the road to safe driving for life.
Written by the Driving Standards Agency, the people who set the driving tests.
View system requirements.
Extent N/A ISBN 9780115531927
Size N/A Price £10.83 (£12.99 inc. VAT)
Binding DVD-ROM Published 21 Dec 2011
Availability In Stock: 1 - 2 days Delivery Delivery options and charges
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