DNVT Driving Theory study plan
DNVT Driving Theory · Give each week a clear focus.
8 weeks · About 6 hours per week
Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings
Draw and label every sign category (regulatory, warning, guide, information) from memory, then check against a reference list and record any gaps
State the meaning and required driver action for at least 40 priority signs, including stop, yield, no entry, speed limits and prohibitory plates
Explain the difference between mandatory, prohibitory and warning sign shapes and colours, and identify which shape alone signals a hazard
Interpret road markings by function: lane lines, edge lines, hatched areas, box junctions and kerb markings
Describe how signal phases (red, amber, green, filter arrows, flashing amber) change your right of way at junctions
Your checkpoint
A one-page personal sign-and-marking cheat sheet covering all categories plus a 30-question self-quiz scored at 80% or higher
Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings & Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way
Match each sign and marking to the specific rule it enforces, writing the rule in one sentence beside it
Explain priority at unmarked and marked junctions, roundabouts, and T-junctions using the correct right-of-way sequence
Describe correct lane discipline on multi-lane roads and at roundabout exits, including when to signal and when not to
State the rules for overtaking, being overtaken, and passing stationary vehicles such as buses and trams
Apply pedestrian crossing rules for zebra, signalised, and school crossings, including the meaning of the flashing signals
Your checkpoint
A written set of 15 junction and crossing scenarios, each with a chosen right-of-way answer and a one-line rule citation
Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way
List the full sequence of actions for turning at junctions, including mirror, signal, manoeuvre and position checks
Explain the hierarchy of road users and how it changes your following distance and approach speed near cyclists and pedestrians
Describe the rules for stopping, parking, and waiting, including restrictions near junctions, crossings and bus stops
State speed limit rules for built-up areas, rural roads, motorways and special zones, and how to identify limits without a visible sign
Explain motorway rules covering joining, lane use, hard shoulder, exit and prohibited vehicles
Your checkpoint
A timed 40-question rules-of-the-road mock section completed with at least 85% accuracy and every wrong answer rewritten as a corrected rule
Safe Driving Behaviour and Defensive Driving
Apply the two-second rule and calculate safe following distances at 30, 50, 80 and 100 km/h in wet and dry conditions
Describe the observation cycle for mirrors, blind spots and shoulder checks before every change of direction
Identify the top ten distraction sources and state a concrete countermeasure for each
Explain how to anticipate and respond to vulnerable road users, including children, older pedestrians and cyclists at junctions
Describe defensive positioning when approaching crests, bends and parked cars, including hazard perception scanning
Your checkpoint
A hazard-perception log of 20 real or video-observed situations, each with the hazard identified, the response taken, and the defensive principle applied
Vehicle Controls, Handling and Mechanical Awareness & Road Hazards, Weather and Night Driving
Explain the function of primary controls (steering, brakes, accelerator, clutch, gears) and the correct hand and foot sequence for a smooth stop
Describe the checks and responses for tyre pressure, tread depth, brake fluid, coolant, oil and warning lights
State the correct action for skids, aquaplaning, brake fade and sudden tyre failure, including steering and braking inputs
Adapt speed, following distance and lighting to rain, fog, ice, snow and high wind, and state when visibility requires dipped headlights
Explain night-driving limits: glare management, overdriving headlights, and the correct use of main beam around other road users
Your checkpoint
A vehicle pre-drive checklist card plus a written weather-response table matching six conditions to speed, distance and lighting actions
Road Hazards, Weather and Night Driving & Accidents, Emergencies and First Aid
Describe the immediate actions at a collision scene: protect the scene, check for danger, call emergency services and give a location
State the DRABC sequence and demonstrate how to check responsiveness, airway and breathing
Explain how to control severe bleeding, position a casualty in recovery position, and when not to move an injured person
Describe the correct use of warning triangles, hazard lights and reflective clothing on a live carriageway
Identify the legal duties after a collision, including stopping, exchanging details and reporting to police within the required time
Your checkpoint
A step-by-step emergency response script for two scenarios (single-vehicle collision on a rural road and a casualty on a motorway shoulder) written from memory and checked against a first-aid reference
Traffic Laws, Penalties and Documentation & Road Courtesy, Alcohol and Driver Fitness
List the documents a driver must carry or produce, and state the validity, renewal and insurance requirements for each
Explain the penalty point system, disqualification thresholds and the difference between fixed penalties and court summons
Describe the legal alcohol limit, how it is measured, and the consequences of refusing a test
State the rules on mobile phone use, seat belts, child restraints and carrying loads
Explain how fatigue, medication and illness affect fitness to drive and when you must not drive
Your checkpoint
A one-page legal reference sheet covering documents, penalties, alcohol limits and fitness rules, plus a 20-question quiz scored at 90% or higher
Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings & Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way & Safe Driving Behaviour and Defensive Driving & Vehicle Controls, Handling and Mechanical Awareness & Road Hazards, Weather and Night Driving & Accidents, Emergencies and First Aid & Traffic Laws, Penalties and Documentation & Road Courtesy, Alcohol and Driver Fitness
Complete three full-length timed mock exams under test conditions and record every score by domain
Re-study only the two weakest domains, using the week 1 to 7 deliverables as revision notes
Re-drill every missed question until you can explain the correct answer without looking at notes
Practise the exam interface and timing strategy, including how to flag and skip uncertain questions
Your checkpoint
Three full mock exams averaging 90% or higher, with a written list of remaining weak areas and a revision plan for the final days
Milestones
Week 2: Score at least 80% on a 30-question signs-and-markings quiz and correctly resolve 12 of 15 junction right-of-way scenarios
Week 4: Score at least 85% on the timed rules-of-the-road section and explain every missed answer in writing
Week 6: Recite the DRABC sequence and collision-scene actions from memory, and score at least 85% on a combined hazards-and-emergencies section
Week 8: Average 90% or higher across three full-length timed mocks with no domain below 80%