# How many hazard perception clips are in the test in 2026? > Source: https://drivings.com/hazard-perception > The 2026 car hazard perception test has 14 video clips and 15 scored developing hazards; each hazard is worth up to five points and car learners need 44 out of 75. > Region: United Kingdom (en-GB) ## Hazard perception test format There are 14 hazard perception clips in the standard 2026 car theory test. One clip contains two developing hazards, so there are 15 scoring opportunities in total. Each hazard is worth up to five points, giving a maximum score of 75. Car learners need 44 out of 75 to pass. The clips show everyday road scenes from a driver's point of view. A scene may include junctions, parked vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, buses, rural bends, crossings, animals, wet weather or poor visibility. Your task is to click when a potential hazard starts to develop into something that would make a driver slow down, change direction or stop. ## Potential hazard versus developing hazard A parked car is a potential hazard because it might move or hide a pedestrian. It becomes a developing hazard when its indicator comes on, a door starts opening or someone steps into the road beside it. A cyclist ahead is something to watch; the scoring window starts when the cyclist changes position or the road narrows so that you need to adapt. Look well ahead, scan the pavement and side roads, and use the whole scene rather than staring at one object. Changes in speed or direction are important clues. The best moment to respond is as soon as the hazard begins to require action—not after you would already need to brake sharply or swerve. ## How the scoring system works Earlier correct clicks inside the scoring window earn more points, from five down to one. Clicking too soon, before the hazard develops, does not score that hazard; clicking after the window also earns zero. Each clip plays once in the real test. Do not try to create a rhythmic clicking pattern. The scoring system can detect repeated or excessive clicking and award zero for that clip. One well-timed click is the aim. A second click can be sensible if the situation changes further, but many automatic clicks are not a substitute for observation. ## How to practise hazard perception Use practice clips filmed from a driver's perspective and review the scoring window after each attempt. Ask what changed in the scene, when you first noticed it and when a safe driver would begin to respond. This feedback trains anticipation instead of guesswork. Practise with different road users and environments: children near schools, pedestrians at crossings, parked vehicles, cyclists, large vehicles, junctions, roundabouts, rural roads, animals and night driving. Keep your eyes moving, check mirrors in the imagined sequence and leave space around anything that could develop into danger. The hazard perception section is the second part of the theory test, after the multiple-choice questions. You must pass both parts in the same appointment. Familiarise yourself with the instructions and use a mouse comfortably before test day, but focus most of your training on recognising risk early. ## Common questions ### What is the car hazard perception pass mark? Car learners need 44 out of 75. LGV, PCV and ADI candidates use a different test with a higher total and pass mark. ### Can I replay a clip? Not during the real test. Practice tools may allow replay and frame-by-frame review so you can learn why a click was early or late. ### What if I miss one hazard? One missed hazard does not automatically fail the section. The result is the total across all 15 scored hazards, so stay focused on the remaining clips. ### Can I practise on a phone? You can practise clips on a phone, tablet or computer. The test-centre equipment can feel different, so also practise clicking with a mouse and follow the instructions shown on the day. --- This is the Markdown edition of [drivings.com/hazard-perception](https://drivings.com/hazard-perception) — any page with one is reachable by appending `.md` to its URL. A site index for AI clients is at https://drivings.com/llms.txt.