DSA
to stop publishing questions used in theory tests
The Driving
Standards Agency is to stop publishing the multiple choice questions and
answers used in theory tests, Road Safety Minister Mike Penning announced
today. This will
help to ensure that new drivers learn the principles behind driving theory
rather than just learning answers. The move
follows the introduction of independent driving into the driving test and the
DSA's decision to stop publishing test routes in October 2010, to make sure 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 is not just about vehicle-handling skills, but also about having
the knowledge and understanding of safe driving theory. “No longer
publishing these questions and answers will mean that successful candidates
will have to understand the theory rather than simply memorising answers. “I believe
that this - along with the other changes we are making to the driving test
regime - will lead to better drivers and safer roads.” In September
2011 DSA will change the format of books and other learning materials available
to help people prepare for theory tests. This will take place 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January 2012, DSA will create theory tests using questions which will not be
published.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 used 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. |
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