How to Pass a Hazard Perception Test Being able to drive a car is only half the battle for earning your full driver's license. You have to be able to prove you can recognize hazards and acknowledge them quickly as they occur -- the purpose of the hazard perception aspect of your theory test. It's a computer program that requires you to click the mouse whenever you see a potential hazard, and there are a number of ways you can ensure success. Things You'll Need��Driving test software Instructions 1. Purchase software that replicates the hazard perception test and allows you effectively to complete a version of the test before you experience the pressured situation of your theory exam. Programs include, but are not limited to, "Hazard Perception", "Driving Test Success: Hazard Perception 2011" and "The Official DSA Guide To Hazard Perception." 2. Ask your instructor, in the lead-up to your theory test, to incorporate aspects of hazard percepti ... Read more »