Student drivers hoping to get behind the wheel will soon have to pass a new kind of theory test designed to make the system more beautiful, including learning difficulties.

The new theory test changes will take effect on 28 September for students in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, according to the Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

The changes were due to start on April 14, but were later postponed due to a coronavirus lockdown.

Under the current system, you must answer 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes and then pass a hazard perception test to pass the assessment.

As part of the Q&A, students must read the case study and then answer five questions based on the rules of the road.

However, from September 26 you will be asked to watch a short, silent, video clip instead, after which you will have to answer three multiple-choice questions.

Students will be able to watch the video clip as many times as they like during the multiple choice part of the theory test.

The video clip shows a situation like driving through a city center or driving on a country road.

What kind of questions will I be asked?

You need to answer the following questions:

1. Why are motorcyclists considered weak road users?
2. Why would a driver on a side street look for motorcyclists at a turn?
3. In this clip, is it safe for Chevron to overtake other vehicles when it is?

For each of the three questions you have to choose the correct answer from the four possible answers.

This change will affect all learner drivers who choose to take the test after April 14, 2020, including those who will have to retake after passing the first test, including

What is not changing

Despite the changes, you still need to study the same books and software to prepare for your theory test.

As part of the test, you still need:

• Answer 50 multiple-choice questions in 57 minutes
• Get 43 out of 50 questions to pass multiple choice part of the exam

The risk perception part of the test is not changing. This is because you watch video clips to identify developer hazards.

Tests that are not changing

The change will not apply to the following theory tests:

• Motorcycles
• Lorry
• Bus or coach
• Authorized Driving Instructor (ADI) Part 1