In the UK,
used cars and new cars have a lot of new drivers on the road. Previously, DSA theory questions were available to these new driver candidates when they took their tests; however, this meant that one could never be sure whether or not successful candidates were actually learning the skills necessary to be good drivers, or were simply memorising theory answers and test routes in order to pass skills tests.
This has now changed. Whether new motorists drive used cars or
new cars, they will no longer be able to see the multiple-choice questions offered by the Driving Standards Agency before they take their tests. The reason behind these and other changes, says Road Safety Minister Mike Penning, is that drivers were too easily able to memorise test answers and test routes; test routes were removed from publication as of October 2010.
The multiple-choice questions will also not be available ahead of time; that's because similar to the test routes, it was felt that drivers should not be able to memorise answers ahead of time. Instead, they have to demonstrate significant knowledge about driving itself. In addition to being able to handle the vehicle, knowledge of safe driving theory is also necessary; memorising answers does not demonstrate that drivers know how to do this.
Successful candidates will now have to understand the theory behind the question, safe driving theory; good drivers don't memorise test answers or routes. Instead, they simply apply driving theory to real-world practice so that they become safe and responsible drivers. With better drivers come safer roads.
As of September 2011, books and learning materials available through the DSA will change format so that people can better prepare for theory test. At the same time, car and motorcycle theory test will also be introducing more challenging case studies for those taking the test.
As of 1 January 2012, theory tests will be constructed from questions that will not be published beforehand. As stated previously, DSA will not publish these questions; moreover, other companies who publish products with DSA theory questions included will also be denied access to test questions beforehand.
That doesn't mean, of course, the candidates will have no information available to them so that they can prepare for these tests. Even though the DSA is going to stop publishing actual theory answers and test routes, candidates will still have the ability to study for their tests so that they come to them well prepared. Candidates will still have practice questions and answers available to them that will not be used in tests; this will allow them to practice freely and get ready for tests without actually memorising answers beforehand.
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