With effect from Monday 28th September 2009 any of your pupils sitting their DSA Theory Test, will be required to answer 45 questions in the same format as previously, but will then be given a Case Study, which will have five questions which are related to the scenario given in the case study.

Example Case Study:
You decide to visit your friend who lives about 20 miles away. The journey will take you on various roads including country lanes and A class roads. You’ve been before so think you know your way, you also have a mobile phone with you, so will be able to ring for directions if you get lost. During the journey you go the wrong way and need to turn round. Later on, you decide to phone your friend to make sure you are still travelling in the right direction.

Question One:
To turn round after going the wrong way, you decide to make a U-turn in the road. Before doing this what should you do?

Mark one answer
• Give an arm signal as well as using indicators
• Signal so that other road users can slow down
• Look over your shoulder for a final check
• Select a higher gear than normal

Question Two:
What should you do as you approach this bridge on your journey?
(illustration of a humpback bridge with a plate below “oncoming vehicles in middle of the road”)

Mark three answers
• Move into the middle of the road to get a better view
• Slow down
• Consider using the horn
• Find another route
• Beware of pedestrians

Question Three:
During your journey, you ring your friend. What is the safest way for you to use your mobile phone?

Mark one answer
• Use hands-free equipment
• Find a suitable place to stop
• Travel slowly on a quiet road
• Direct your call through the operator

Question Four:
You are travelling along a country road. A horse and rider are approaching. What should you do?

Mark two answers
• Increase your speed
• Sound your horn
• Flash your headlights
• Go slowly past
• Give plenty of room
• Rev your engine

Question Five:
Near the end of your journey, you come to a pedestrian crossing, with pedestrians who are hesitating to cross. Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

Mark one answer
• There may be another vehicle coming
• They may not be looking
• It is safer for you to carry on
• They may not be ready to cross