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ADI Part 1 theory practice
Training to become a driving instructor? Practise for your ADI Part 1 theory test with questions covering all 4 exam bands. Instant feedback with explanations for every answer. These practice questions were written by Orbit. They are not DVSA material and are not questions from the ADI Part 1 exam.
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About the ADI Part 1 test
- 100 questions - 25 per category across road procedure, instructional techniques, driving test and law, and publications and instructional techniques
- 90 minutes - less time per question than the learner test
- Pass mark: 85/100 overall + 20/25 per category - you must meet BOTH thresholds to pass
- Hazard perception - 14 clips, pass mark 57/75 (same format as the learner test)
- £81 fee - book through DVSA at gov.uk
Looking for the learner driving theory test instead? Try our free learner theory practice
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Questions & answers
What is the ADI Part 1 theory test?
The ADI Part 1 is the first of three exams you need to pass to become an Approved Driving Instructor. It is a computer-based theory test consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions and a hazard perception test. You must pass Part 1 before you can take Part 2 (driving ability) or Part 3 (instructional ability).
How many questions are on the ADI Part 1 test?
The multiple-choice section has 100 questions split across 4 categories (25 questions each): road procedure; traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians and mechanical knowledge; driving test, disabilities and the law; and publications and instructional techniques. You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete them. There is also a hazard perception part with 14 video clips.
What is the pass mark for ADI Part 1?
You need at least 85 out of 100 overall (85%) AND at least 20 out of 25 in each of the 4 categories (80%). This means you can score 85% overall but still fail if you drop below 20 in any single category. The hazard perception pass mark is 57 out of 75.
How much does the ADI Part 1 test cost?
The ADI Part 1 theory test costs £81. You book it through the DVSA at gov.uk. Tests are held at the same theory test centres as the learner test.
What topics are covered in the instructional techniques category?
Instructional techniques covers how people learn, effective teaching methods, lesson planning, client-centred learning, risk management strategies, giving feedback, demonstration techniques, and the DVSA National Standard for Driver and Rider Training.
How is this different from the learner theory test?
The ADI Part 1 is harder to pass than the car theory test. It has 100 multiple-choice questions (vs 50). The overall pass mark is 85 out of 100 (the car test needs 43 out of 50), but you must also score at least 20 out of 25 in each of the 4 categories. The hazard perception pass mark is 57 out of 75, compared with 44 out of 75 for the car test. It also has categories on instructional techniques and on the driving test, disabilities and the law. We also have a free learner theory practice test if that is what you are looking for.
How many times can I take the ADI Part 1?
There is no limit on the number of attempts. However, each attempt costs £81 and you must wait at least 3 working days between attempts. Most trainers recommend thorough preparation rather than repeated attempts.