Computer Hazard Perception Test

HC Deb 01 March 2004 vol 418 c641W

Chris Ruane

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what assessment he has made of the Computer Hazard Perception Test rates over the past three months. [156038]

Mr. Jamieson

The pass rate for the moving–image hazard perception testing element of the theory test for learner drivers, riders and those qualifying as Approved Driving Instructors since November 2003 are:

Percentage
	November 2003	December 2003	January 2004	February 2004 to date
Car	64.5	69.3	78.9	79.9
Motorcycle	79.8	81.6	89.9	89.0
Lorry	65.8	69.5	79.3	79.3
Bus	70.5	70	80.2	80.5
Driving Instructor	49.4	55.8	65.2	63.8

In December, the tutorial video that candidates are shown at the start of the hazard perception part of the theory test was revised following comments from candidates that they did not fully understand what they were expected do in that part of the test. A copy of tutorial in CD-ROM format was sent to all driving instructors. Since then, the pass rates for the hazard perception part of the test have increased significantly.