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The day you get your licence is a huge milestone—it marks the beginning of your independence and opens up a new chapter in your life. However, it’s also when you’re statistically most at risk on the road, with crash rates increasing significantly for new P plate drivers.
To help reduce this risk, you’ll need to complete both the practical driving test and the Hazard Perception Test (HPT) in order to get your P plates.
If you want to progress from your L’s onto your P1 licence – you’ll have to do the Hazard Perception Test. It’s an online driving simulation test in which drivers identify hazards, and make safe driving choices when encountered with these hazards in real traffic situations. This is different to the Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) that you have completed to get your Learner’s licence.
What is the Hazard Perception Test (HPT)?
The HPT is a computer touch screen test that measures your ability to recognise and respond to risky situations that can potentially occur in real traffic situations.
The test shows film clips of traffic situations, where you will be required to touch the screen when there is an action to be made in response to a potential hazard.
For example, you would touch the screen when you are going to overtake, slow down or make a turn into a road.
There are 15 film clips that you will need to respond to, and 2 additional practice questions before the test begins.
These situations will test your ability to:
You can make an online booking for the HPT on the RMS website, you just have to pay the $47 fee (if you don’t pass the test, you’ll then have to pay the fee again with each attempt).
You’ll need to bring your:
A learner driver can book in the HPT after having their L’s for at least 10 months. You’ll need to pass the HPT before you can book your driving test to get your provisional driver licence. Once you pass the HPT, it will only be valid for 15 months. After 15 months, you’ll need to do the HPT test again if you haven’t passed the driving test yet. Other than that, there aren’t many requirements for how long you need to wait between the two tests – so do it when you feel comfortable and ready!
Well, technically you practice hazard perception and making safe driving choices every time you drive! However, you can always improve your hazard perception skills to ensure you have good hazard perception in all traffic situations.
There are few ways to help you increase your chance to pass the hazard perception test HPT on the first try:
A hazard is anything that you encounter while driving that is potentially dangerous and could lead to a crash or incident. This could include anything from pedestrians crossing the road, wet weather conditions, or the actions of other cars on the road.
Older drivers can also practice the Hazard Perception Test online to help them become more aware of hazards on the road. There’ll be practice tests, each with 7 practice questions for a total of 35.
If you have any questions about the Hazard Perception Test, or getting your provisional licence, give us a call!
The Safer Drivers Course equips learner drivers with defensive skills to keep them and their passengers safe on the road.
By completing a single 5 hour course, Ltrent students will earn 20 bonus logbook hours and kickstart their journey to a life of safe driving.
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