Hazard Perception Test

The test is intended to check a candidate’s ability to detect developing situations that require a motorist to take some action, such as changing speed or direction.

[1] The test was introduced in 2002[2] and updated in 2015 with computer generated clips replacing the live action videos.

However, if a candidate flags a hazard as she or he sees it develop but before the scoring period as defined by the test’s designers has opened, zero points will be registered.

The pass mark for cars is 44 of 75 across 14 video clips,[5] 57 of 75 for approved driving instructors and 67 of 100 for lorry drivers.

[7] A variant of the test is required to attain a driving license in many Australian states, including Victoria,[8] New South Wales,[9] and Western Australia.