One of my kids is approaching "the driving age" so I am tasked with buying a "proper" theory test book.

As I passed my theory exam when dinosaurs were still around, I've got no idea on what is considered 'proper' book these days.

What kind of book would you recommend?

This is the official book: http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?FO=1162833&Action=Book&ProductID=9780115532313&CLICKID=004622

I actually used the theory and hazard perception DVD though, so I can't say for sure which is the best book.

Here is a link to the DVD if you want to check that out: http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?FO=1162833&ProductID=9780115532672&Action=Book&CLICKID=004622

To be honest they all tell you th esame thing. I would just get any reputable name (AA. DfT, RAC etc) especially if they give training resources for the hazard perception and theory tests :)

Best theroy book ive ever read was the Bible

I passed my test this day last year in the focus

My Dad used to use the driving test success kits from Focus when he was a driving instructor, but I don't think DSA had their own at the time.

Make sure you get a kit which includes a disc for practising hazard perception on the computer too.

Anything DSA approved is fine.

A theory/hazard perception disc is very useful as they use original questions and scenario's.

Thanks for your feedback guys!

The only problem is to decide which edition to go for. :)

For example, DVSA tests - shall go for this

www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Dvsa-Complete-Theory-Test/dp/0115532676

or this:

www.amazon.co.uk/Official-complete-learner-electronic-version/dp/0115532684/

And the Driving Test Success also comes in two editions:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Driving-Test-Success-Tests-Edition/dp/1843265753/

or

www.amazon.co.uk/Driving-Success-Tests-Edition-Interactive/dp/1843265796

Maybe I should just buy Higway code and be done with it :)

I would probably get this one, the 2013 has lots of good reviews:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Official-Dvsa-Complete-Theory-Test/dp/0115532676/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1402651149&sr=8-5&keywords=theory+test

Highway code is not going to be enough, you really need the hazard perception disc IMO.

This edition got two DVDs:

- The Official DVSA Theory Test for Car Drivers DVD-ROM

- The Official DVSA Guide to Hazard Perception DVD-ROM

The other edition got three DVDs:

- The Official DVSA Theory Test for Car Drivers DVD-ROM

- The Official DVSA Guide to Hazard Perception DVD-ROM

- Prepare for your Practical Driving Test DVD

In addition, there is also a book edition:

http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.asp?FO=1162842&ProductID=9780115532405&Action=Book

Questions:

1. Is the "Prepare for your Practical Driving Test DVD" needed at all?

2. Do I need to buy both DVD and Book editions?

The whole theory test is done at a computer, having a paper copy of the highway code probably wouldn't hurt, but I would personally just stick with the disc based versions.

The best way to prepare for the practical driving test is to practice, no doubt the DVD can help, but it depends how much you want to spend really,

Got it, thanks! :)

I think I can afford to spend an extra tenner for the 3-disc pack and a hard copy of The Highway Code,

I'd rather do this than to pay for a retest. At least I won't be blamed for not getting the right books/disc!

The good thing about the Theory test is that a great deal of it just makes sense...some of the potential answers they offer are so obviously wrong - provided you read the question and have a general idea of the Highway Code.

Hazard Perception, I'll be honest, I detest!

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I found it harder learning when the software expects you to click, than spotting actual hazards, lol.

You also have to be careful that you don't click too much and get penalised, that's why I think its important to practice the hazard perception on a computer.

Personally I would go for this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Driving-Success-Tests-Edition-Interactive/dp/1843265796

it seems to be the best of both worlds

That's a good one.

We use training software from the company that produces that disc at work and the media is excellent.

they do produce good quality!

I had something not too dissimilar when I took my test, and it was brilliant, it seemed to respond better to my hazard perception than the actual test (by which I mean, it actually recognised a hazard seconds before it really came into frame, whereas on the actual perception test, if you caught it that little too early, you werent graded on it!

And so we are back to square one....

Focus Software vs DVSA :)

my personal suggestion is the linked one (i think it was the Focus)

Personally I would go for this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Driving-Success-Tests-Edition-Interactive/dp/1843265796

it seems to be the best of both worlds

There's even a Ford in the advert - in my favourite Ford colour too!! :D

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hehe, yeah that mught explain the subconscious approval of the software! :p

Thanks, just bought it :)

Good Result, hopefully they are worth the investment!

All I can say - well worth the money :)

Today was the first attempt and it turned out to be the last :)

All I can say - well worth the money :)

Today was the first attempt and it turned out to be the last :)

Always the best way that!!

Well done to your no-longer-so-little-child :-)

When's the practical?

Good result!