Nobody enjoys revising for a test, but with more than 50% of people failing the theory test on the first attempt, some good driving theory test revision will really pay off. But did you know that your learning style has a big impact on the best way to revise?
The most commonly recommended revision techniques almost always suit visual learners, but if you’re an auditory or kinaesthetic leaner, you’ll need something a little different.
Visual Learners Methods of Driving Theory Test Revision
For visual learners, the critical thing is seeing the information you’re trying to absorb.
Clearly, reading the highway code and any other relevant books is a good start. It’s also helpful to make your own notes. Decide on some categories of questions, and colour code your notes accordingly.
Creating charts or tables is always a good idea for a visual learner, so draw up a chart of stopping distances and keep it somewhere you can see it daily, such as on the fridge.
Likewise, post-it notes can be a great idea. Why not copy road signs onto post it notes, and leave them dotted around the house for you to see as you go about your daily routines?
Creating your own flash cards is also helpful for visual learners. Copy signs and facts onto one side of a card, and relevant possible questions onto the other side. It takes time to do this, but you’ll be absorbing the information as you create them – and once they’re done, they’re a fun revision tool to use with your friends.
Software, online tests and apps are also all good for visual learners, and some do have built in features which are helpful for auditory learners too.
Auditory Learners METHODS OF DRIVING THEORY TEST REVISION
If you’re an auditory learner, you need to hear the information rather than see it.
Many auditory learners find it helpful to record themselves reading out key facts, and then to play it back regularly.
Auditory learners also respond well to mnemonics – such as POWDERY for car maintenance checks (petrol, oil, water, damage, electrics, rubber, you). If you can create your own, so much the better – then say the word in your head as you try to remember what each letter stands for.
Having background music on as you revise for the test is always helpful for an auditory learner, especially if you choose music with a beat of 60-70 bpm. Alternatively, natural sounds are helpful as background noise while you study.
Talking about the driving theory facts you’re learning is one of the best revision methods of all for auditory learners. Try teaching the theory to someone else, or having group discussions with other learners about the parts you’re finding hard.
Kinaesthetic Learners METHODS OF DRIVING THEORY TEST REVISION
Kinaesthetic learners typically learn best while moving, or engaging in a physical activity.
To revise for your driving theory test, you might want to walk around the room while reading your notes, or even make up a dance as you recite key facts. Yes, it may look daft, but you’ll have the last laugh when you pass with flying colours!
To revise road signs, you might find it helpful to trace the sign with a finger, or to try drawing it from memory. Anything which involves you moving some part of your body will help you to absorb the vital information.
Kinaesthetic learners actually have an advantage when it comes to car maintenance questions, because you’ll learn these best by physically doing the routine checks on your car. The more you tinker with the car, the more you’ll retain the information, so you have every excuse to get your hands dirty!
Now you know some strategies for your learning style, all you have to do to pass your driving theory test is to put the effort in. Good luck! Why not try some of our theory test revision books?
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