Hazard perception · Northern Ireland

Earlier recognition earns more points.

For car and motorcycle theory tests, each developing hazard can score up to five points. The earlier you respond after the hazard begins developing, the higher the score available.

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Maximum five per hazard

Each developing hazard can earn up to five points. The official car and motorcycle hazard-perception pass mark is 44 out of 75.

One clip contains two hazards

The official structure uses 14 clips with 15 developing hazards in total, so one clip contains two separately developing hazards.

Do not click in a pattern

Continuous clicking or clicking in a pattern can cause a clip to score zero. Respond to genuine developing hazards rather than trying to game the scoring window.

Independent PureCar learning material. Official facts checked against nidirect/DVA guidance. Reviewed 22 September 2026.