The hazard perception test is a computer-based test that shows various traffic situations and assesses your ability to assess road hazards and make safe driving decisions.
During the test, you will need to use your mouse to click to indicate when it is safe to begin a manoeuvre or take action to reduce the risk of an accident.
There is specific test for cars and motorcycles or mopeds.
You must pass the hazard perception test before you can take your practical driving assessment (PDA).
A pass is valid for 5 years.
Practice the hazard perception test
Use our sample tests to practise before taking your actual hazard perception test.
It will help familiarise you with how the test works.
Practice test for cars
There are 4 situations in this practice test:
- You have stopped at an intersection, you want to turn right.
- You are approaching an intersection, you might need to slow down.
- You are driving on a country road, you may overtake if it is safe and legal.
- You are driving straight ahead, you might need to slow down. Overtake other road users safely.
You have stopped at an intersection.
You want to turn right.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Turn right' button when you feel it is safe to do so.
Good work. Remember:
Do not attempt to turn until you are positive there is no oncoming traffic.
While waiting to turn across traffic, keep your wheels in the 'straight ahead' position.
If you are struck from behind, you will not be pushed across into the path of oncoming traffic.
Always indicate for a sufficient distance prior to turning to warn other drivers and pedestrians of your intentions.
For more information download the Drive Safe Book.
Wrong.
You should only have turned when you knew there was no oncoming traffic.
Try again.
For more information download the Drive Safe Book.
Wrong.
You should only have turned when you knew there was no oncoming traffic.
Try again.
For more information download the Drive Safe Book.
Wrong.
You should only have turned when you knew there was no oncoming traffic.
Try again.
For more information download the Drive Safe Book.
You are approaching an intersection.
You might need to slow down.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Slow down' button when you feel it is correct to do so.
Good work. Remember:
Look further ahead of your vehicle so you identify potential hazards before they become a problem.
Wrong.
Too Early. You slowed down before the hazard was visible.
Try again.
Wrong.
Too Late. You did not slow down in time as you approached the hazard.
Try again.
Wrong.
You did not click or waited too long to slow down within the time frame.
Try again.
You are driving on a country road.
You may overtake if it is safe and legal.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Take action' button when you feel it is safe to do so.
Good work. Remember:
Always be respectful of other road users, regardless of the vehicle they are operating.
Be careful of road markings when attempting to overtake. You can never overtake if there is a continuous white line separating you and oncoming traffic.
Always indicate properly before attempting to overtake and never exceed the speed limit when trying to overtake another road user.
Wrong.
Do not attempt to overtake until you are positive it is safe to do so.
Try again.
Wrong.
You did not click or waited too long to overtake.
Try again.
Wrong.
You did not click or waited too long to slow down within the time frame.
Try again.
You are driving straight ahead.
You might need to slow down.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Slow down' button when you feel it is correct to do so.
Good work. Remember:
Look further ahead of your vehicle so you identify potential hazards before they become a problem.
Wrong.
Too Early. You slowed down before the hazard was visible.
Try Again.
Wrong.
You did not slow down in time as you approached the hazard.
Try again.
Wrong.
You did not slow down in time as you approached the hazard.
Try again.
Practice test for motorcycle and moped
There are 3 situations in this practice test:
- You are riding straight ahead, you might need to slow down.
- You are riding on a country road, you might need to slow down.
- You have stopped at an intersection, you want to turn right.
You are riding straight ahead.
You might need to slow down.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the Slow down button when you feel it is correct to do so.
Good work. Remember:
Look further ahead of your vehicle so you identify potential hazards before they become a problem.
Wrong.
Too Early. You slowed down before the hazard was visible.
Try again.
Wrong.
Too Late. You did not slow down in time as you approached the hazard.
Try again.
Wrong.
You did not click or needed to attempt to slow down within the time frame.
Try again.
You are riding on a country road.
You might need to slow down.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the Slow down button when you feel it is correct to do so.
Good work. Remember:
Look further ahead of your vehicle so you identify potential hazards before they become a problem.
Wrong.
Too Early. You slowed down before the hazard was visible.
Try again.
Wrong.
Too Late. You did not slow down in time as you approached the hazard.
Try again.
Wrong.
You did not click or needed to attempt to slow down within the time frame.
Try again.
You have stopped at an intersection.
You want to turn right.
Press the 'Play' button to commence the test.
Press the 'Turn right' button when you feel it is safe to do so.
Good work. Remember:
Do not attempt to turn until you are positive there is no oncoming traffic.
Always indicate for a sufficient distance prior to turning to warn other drivers and pedestrians of your intentions.
Wrong.
Too Early. The hazards were clearly visible.
Try again.
Wrong.
Too Late. No hazard could be seen.
Try again.
Wrong.
You did not click or needed to attempt to turn within the time frame.
Try again.
When and where to sit the test
To sit the hazard perception test you will need to:
- be at least 16 years and 6 months old for a car or motorcycle licence, or at least 16 years for a moped licence
- have had your learner's permit for at least 6 months
- bring your learner's permit, or primary and secondary identification
- pay a fee.
You can sit the hazard perception test at any Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent .
All tests must commence before 3.45 pm.
You do not need to make an appointment to sit the hazard perception test at any metro DoT centre.
You may need to call ahead at our regional DoT centres or agents.
We recommend you get as much driving experience as possible before you sit your hazard perception test.
After the test
After passing your hazard perception test, you need to continue to practise driving and completing the required supervised driving hours, if you’re under 25 years of age.
You can take the practical driving assessment (PDA), once you:
- have completed the minimum 50 hours of supervised driving experience
- are at least 17 years old for a car or motorcycle licence, or at least 16 years old for a moped licence
- feel ready to drive safely as a solo driver.
If you do not pass, you will need to resit the test on another day and pay a resit fee.
Accessibility requirements
If you have difficulty reading English, you can listen to the hazard perception test instructions by using the headphones provided on the day.
You can have an interpreter translate the instructions for you but only during the test introduction and practice session.
Ask about these accessibility options when you attend a Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) centre, regional DoT office or agent.