The Two-Pass Strategy

The two-pass strategy is widely regarded as the most effective approach to the VR subtest. Instead of trying to answer every question perfectly on first encounter, you work through all 44 questions at a steady pace on the first pass, flag any that you find difficult, and then return to the flagged questions on your second pass. This approach maximises the number of questions you attempt while giving you a structured way to handle difficult questions without losing time.

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Why Two Passes Work Better Than One

The Problem with a Single Pass

In a single-pass approach, you attempt to answer every question fully and definitively in order. The problem is that when you encounter a difficult question, you face a dilemma:

Option	Consequence
Spend extra time on the hard question	You lose time for later, potentially easier questions
Skip the hard question entirely	You risk forgetting to return, leaving it blank
Guess randomly	You waste the investment you have already made in reading the passage

The Two-Pass Solution