Theory test advice
There is no DVSA [formally DSA] theory test centre in Perth. The nearest centres for taking your theory test are located in,
1 – Dundee, Suite 1-2, First Floor, Seagate House 132-134 Seagate, Dundee DD1 2HB (telephone number 0300 200 1122 – Monday-Friday, 8 am to 4 pm:
2 – Pitlochry, Ground Floor, The Atholl Centre, Atholl Road, Pitlochry, Perthshire PH16 5BX. Telephone Number: 0300 200 1122 Monday-Friday, 8 am – 4 pm.
3 – Stirling A, Suite 2, Part of Unit 1, Ground Floor, Lomond Court, Castle Business Park, Stirling FK9 4TU. 4 – Stirling B, Ground Floor, STEP Stirling Enterprise Park, John Players Rd, Stirling FK7 7RP. Stirling Theory Test Centre Phone Number: 0300 200 1122.
It is recommended that the theory exam is not taken until your driving lessons are well underway. Around 25,000 people a year do not take their practical test because their theory pass certificate has run out. The theory pass certificate lasts for two years, and it’s surprising how quickly time goes. Did most of these 25,000 people take their theory test too early?
The practicalities of learning to drive and the theory of driving should go together. They are not two separate subjects; they are one of the same. Understanding that concept will help you to pass both theory & practical tests with ease.
NOTE!
You can take driving lessons without passing the theory.
You can book your theory exam on the official DVSA booking service.
Before you drive a car unaccompanied on a public road you will need to pass both a theory and practical driving test. The theory test consists of two parts;
- multiple-choice part
- hazard perception part
You must pass both of these at the same time. You cannot pass one and then go back and take the other one.
There are many online & study books on the market to help you study for your tests. The Official DSA Guide to DRIVING is the recommended book for all practical driving skills.
More DSA books and driving test theory study material.»
The Official Highway Code
The Highway Code is essential reading for all drivers, whether learners or experienced. The Highway Code is the book of rules that drivers should always strive to work to.
You can read a copy online or purchase a copy.
Online Highway Code
Theory Test Study Advice
Once you have purchased your study material, I would suggest you glance through the books. This gives you an overview of the contents. You could then either read one page at a time as you would a reading book. Alternatively, you could choose any topic that catches your attention.
For example, if you spotted a photograph or drawing that you thought looked interesting. You read more about it. When linked to the description text, the photograph or drawing could help you remember the topic details.