How is the hazard perception test scored?

Each clip has a developing hazard. You earn up to 5 points by clicking once inside the scoring window, from when the hazard starts to develop to when you would need to react.

Why does clicking too much score zero?

Repeated or frantic clicking is treated as a pattern of no response, so it scores 0 for that clip.

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Hazard perception: how scoring works.

Understand the scoring window so you know when to click.

Try the scoring window

A hazard clip lasts about 15 seconds. The developing hazard appears at second 8.

Click to see what score that timing earns.

Practice aid. Explains how the DVSA clips are scored so you understand the technique. Use the official DVSA practice clips to train.

How you are scored

Each clip contains one developing hazard. You can earn up to 5 points by clicking inside the scoring window, from the moment the hazard is developing to the point you would need to react. The window is normally about 5 seconds before the hazard is a real problem.

When to click

Spot the situation, the car, pedestrian or cyclist that is likely to move into your path, then click once as it starts to develop. Avoid clicking too early, or repeatedly in hope, as frantic clicking scores zero.