Let’s start with the hazard perception, because this part is basically a video game designed by a sadist. You watch a clip of a British high street, and you must click when you see a developing hazard. Think of it like spotting a toddler wobbling towards a puddle—you know chaos is coming, but you have to predict it perfectly.
The trick is to not click like a maniac. If you click more than ten times per clip, the system flags you as a robot and gives you a big fat zero. It’s the exact opposite of how you’ll drive in real life, where you'll beep the horn at everything that moves.
My first attempt at hazard perception was a disaster. I saw a cyclist and started clicking furiously, like I was trying to kill a mosquito. I failed that section so hard I think the computer actually chuckled.
Pro Tip: The 'Double Tap' Tactic
You aren’t supposed to just click once. The official advice is to use a gentle double-tap method when you see the hazard begin, then again as it develops. It feels slightly unnatural, like patting your head and rubbing your tummy, but it works.
Practise on the official app or website. I used it while waiting for my toast to pop, which made me feel very productive. Just don’t click while driving, obviously—but you can’t drive yet, can you?
