Becky Hinshelwood 8th August 2018

4 Tips To Help You Pass Your HGV Theory Test First Time

So you’re about to take your HGV theory test. Congratulations! Learning to drive an HGV takes a lot of skill, hard work and a practical and theory qualification. For some people, just reading the words ‘theory test’ is enough to break them out in a cold sweat. Memories of exams at school, nerve-wracking driving tests in an unknown centre at the age of 17, and the sinking feeling when you realise you’re completely out of your depth. But don’t worry, your HGV theory test doesn’t have to be like that. Today, we have a few tips to help you make a success of our HGV theory test and ensure you pass the first time. Looking for an HGV training course? Look no further, we’ve got you covered!

Know The Format

To make sure you have no nasty surprises on the day, it’s worth taking some time to get to know the format your theory test will take. Don’t make the mistake of assuming it will be just like your standard driving test – because it’s not. To give you a brief summary – your HGV theory will include 100 multiple choice questions, covering all aspects of the safe operation of an HGV. There will also be a hazard perception section that includes a written element, as well as 19 videos for you to watch, each with 20 potential hazards for you to spot. These videos also come with 100 multiple choice questions. Knowing this ahead of time means that you will be able to prepare for it, and you won’t be surprised when you sit down.

Take Practice Tests

If you’re feeling a bit shaky about your test, there is nothing better to calm the nerves than taking a practice test, or two, or three. There are plenty of full practice theory tests out there for HGV’s that you can do, and if you ask one of our trainers we can easily provide you with more and recommend the best sites to just for unlimited practice tests. There will be no record kept of how you do in these practice tests and no limit on how many of them you can take, so they are the perfect way to get some practice and brush up on the areas you know you aren’t as strong in. It also gets you into the right mindset for your test, as the practices are done in the same format as the real thing (and are often real past tests that have been used).

Look Out For The Hazards Of Hazard Perception

One of the most challenging parts of the HGV theory test is the hazard perfection. Not because it’s particularly difficult, but because it can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between normal activity and genuine potential dangers – and if you identify wrongly it can affect your score. Again, the best (and probably only) way to get around this is practising the hazard perception section. Online hazard perception tests are the perfect way to make your mistakes and learn from them before the real thing.

Pick Our Brains!

At Easy As HGV, we have a wide range of trainers and experts on hand just waiting to help you pass your test. We have wide-ranging expertise and experience, and we want out students to benefit from this knowledge. Whether you’re an experienced driver or a complete novice, we want to help you. If you have a question, want to know the answer to a particularly tricky question or just want to get a feel for what you’re up against, just give us a call or get in touch with us by email to pick our brains.

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