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Hazard perception test

Practise the hazard perception test using our online sample tests.

The hazard perception test is a computer-based test that shows various traffic situations and assesses your ability to assess road hazards and make safe driving decisions.

During the test, you will need to use your mouse to click to indicate when it is safe to begin a manoeuvre or take action to reduce the risk of an accident.

There is specific test for cars and motorcycles or mopeds.

You must pass the hazard perception test before you can take your practical driving assessment (PDA).

A pass is valid for 5 years.


Practice the hazard perception test

Use our sample tests to practice before taking your actual hazard perception test.

It will help familiarise you with how the test works.

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  Practice test for cars

There are 4 situations in this practice test:

  1. You have stopped at an intersection, you want to turn right.
  2. You are approaching an intersection, you might need to slow down.
  3. You are driving on a country road, you may overtake if it is safe and legal.
  4. You are driving straight ahead, you might need to slow down. Overtake other road users safely.
With iOS 9 and below if there are no action buttons you may have to press the movie 'pause' button to respond
You have stopped at an intersection.
You want to turn right.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Turn right' button when you feel it is safe to do so.
Play Turn right
 

You are approaching an intersection.
You might need to slow down.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Slow down' button when you feel it is correct to do so.
Play Slow down
 

You are driving on a country road.
You may overtake if it is safe and legal.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Take action' button when you feel it is safe to do so.
Play Take action
 

You are driving straight ahead.
You might need to slow down.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Slow down' button when you feel it is correct to do so.
Play Slow down

  Practice test for motorcycle and moped

There are 3 situations in this practice test:

  1. You are riding straight ahead, you might need to slow down.
  2. You are riding on a country road, you might need to slow down.
  3. You have stopped at an intersection, you want to turn right.

 

You are riding straight ahead.
You might need to slow down.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the Slow down button when you feel it is correct to do so.
    Play     Slow down
 

You are riding on a country road.
You might need to slow down.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the Slow down button when you feel it is correct to do so.
    Play     Slow down
 

You have stopped at an intersection.
You want to turn right.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Turn right' button when you feel it is safe to do so.
    Play     Turn right

When and where to sit the test

When to sit the test

To sit the hazard perception test you will need to:

  • be at least 16 years and 6 months old for a car or motorcycle licence, or at least 16 years for a moped licence
  • have had your learner’s permit for at least 6 months
  • bring your learner’s permit, or primary and secondary identification
  • pay a fee.

You can sit the hazard perception test at any Department of Transport (DoT) Driver and Vehicle Services centre or regional agent.

All tests must commence before 3.45 pm.

You do not need to make an appointment to sit the hazard perception test at any metro DoT centre.

You may need to call ahead at our regional DoT centres or agents.

We recommend you get as much driving experience as possible before you sit your hazard perception test.

 

After the test

After passing your hazard perception test, you need to continue to practice driving and completing the required supervised driving hours, if you’re under 25 years of age.

You can take the practical driving assessment (PDA), once you:

  • have completed the minimum 50 hours of supervised driving experience
  • are at least 17 years old for a car or motorcycle licence, or at least 16 years old for a moped licence
  • feel ready to drive safely as a solo driver.

If you do not pass, you will need to resit the test on another day and pay a resit fee.

Accessibility requirements

If you have difficulty reading English, you can listen to the hazard perception test instructions by using the headphones provided on the day.

You can have an interpreter translate the instructions for you but only during the test introduction and practice session.

Ask about these accessibility options when you attend a DoT Driver Vehicle and Services centre or regional agent.

Page last updated: Fri Dec 8 2023 8:57:07 AM