DSA to stop publishing questions used in theory tests.
Nov 11DSA to stop publishing questions used in theory tests
* Candidates need to understand theory *
* End to memorising answers *
* Unpublished questions used from 1 January 2012 *
The Driving Standards Agency is to stop publishing the multiple choice questions and answers utilized in theory tests, Road Safety Minister Mike Penning announced today.
This will help to make sure that new drivers discover the principles behind driving theory instead of just learning answers. The move follows the development of independent driving into the test of driving ability and
the DSA’s decision to cease publishing test routes in October 2010, to ensure the
test assesses a learner’s ability to drive and not their capacity to memorise routes.
Mike Penning said:
“The driving theory test should help to prepare drivers for real life on the road -
good driving isn’t just about vehicle-handling skills, but additionally about having the knowledge and understanding of safe driving theory. “No longer publishing these questions and answers will mean that successful candidates will need to understand the theory instead of simply memorising answers. “I feel that this – combined with the other changes we’re making to the driving test regime – will result in better drivers and safer roads.”
In September 2011 DSA will change the format of books along with other learning materials available to help individuals prepare for theory tests. This will happen at the same time as more challenging case studies are introduced to car and motorcycle theory tests. Then, from 1 January 2012, DSA will create theory tests using questions which will not be published. Practice questions and answers, not utilized in theory tests, will still be available to help candidates with revision.
Other companies which publish products containing DSA theory test questions will also no longer have access to the questions used in the tests.
For more information on the theory test please visit Kelvin White driving school.