ADI Part 1

ADI Part 1To become an ADI you must successfully complete a three part qualifying examination. Part 1 is a theory test.

Once you have passed Part 1 you have 2 years to complete the remaining 2 parts.

Before you can start the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) qualifying process you must first apply to register as a Potential Driving Instructor (PDI). You can do this online and find more information about this here.

AD1 Part 1 Explained

The theory test is made up of two parts - multiple choice and hazard perception.

The multiple choice part is delivered using a touch screen computer and mouse and the hazard perception part records your responses through your mouse click. You must pass both parts to pass the theory test. If you pass one part and fail the other you will fail the whole test, and subsequently will have to take both parts again.

The hazard perception test is the same for each vehicle category, however the pass mark will be different depending on which vehicle category test you are doing.

 

Multiple Choice Part

In this part of the test you will be asked 100 questions covering four areas:

The test takes places on a touch screen computer. Before the test starts you are allowed a practice session on the computer for 15 minutes to familiarise yourself with the system before the real test begins.

Every question will have four possible answers. You answer the questions by touching the computer screen to select the answer from the selection shown. To pass the test you must answer at least 85 questions correctly with a minimum of 20 correct answers in each band.

The multiple choice test lasts for 1 hour and 30 minutes

Hazard Perception Part

The hazard perception test consists of 14 video clips, each lasting about 1 minute and containing at least 1 hazard. Before the test begins you will be shown a short video explaining how the system works and what you need to do.

Each video clip will show a potential hazard developing during the course of the clip and your job is to click the mouse as soon as you see reach the point where you as a driver would take action ie. changing direction or braking. You will receive more marks (up to a maximum of 5 per hazard) based on how early you spot the hazard. Each test contains 15 hazards, giving a maximum score of 75 points. You need to score at least 57 points to pass this part of the test.

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