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ADI Tests

Part 1 - The Written Test

The written test calls for a high standard of knowledge – there are two elements to the Part 1 test - Theory followed by Hazard Perception.

 

THEORY

Each question will have 4 answers options which will appear on the computer screen. You select the correct answer to the question by touching the screen or using the computer mouse. You can navigate between questions and flag the ones you want to come back to later. You will be allocated 90 minutes to answer 100 questions in 4 bands.

 

Band  1

ROAD PROCEDURE (25 questions)

Band  2

TRAFFIC SIGNS & SIGNALS (5 questions)

PEDESTRIANS (5 questions)

CAR CONTROL (10 questions)

MECHANICAL KNOWLEDGE (5 questions)

Band 3

LAW (10 questions)

DRIVING TEST (10 questions)

DISABILITIES (5 questions)

Band  4

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES (15 questions)

PUBLICATIONS (10 questions)

HAZARD PERCEPTION

The second element of the Part 1 test is the Hazard Perception.  This element consists of 14 video clips which will feature real road scenes of developing hazards (moving hazards) of various types such as vehicles and pedestrians. You will also see static and environmental hazards but these do not score points. There are a total of 15 scoreable hazards in the test. Thirteen clips will contain one scoreable hazard and one clip will contain two.

For this part of the test you will use a computer mouse. You can click on either the right or the left mouse button to select the hazard. You should click on the mouse as soon as you spot a hazard developing. The sooner you respond, the higher the score will be. The highest mark you can score for each developing hazard is 5 points.

To pass this part of the test you must score 57 points out of an available 75.


Part 2 - Driving Ability

You must provide both parts of photocard licence or old licence with valid passport.

 

THE VEHICLE’S REQUIREMENTS

 You must provide a car for the test which must:

  • be properly taxed and insured
  • have seatbelts in propery working condition
  • have a right hand manual transmission
  • NOT be displaying ‘L’ plates
  • have head restraints for any passengers
  • have an  additional interior adjustable rear view mirror for use by the examiner.

The test is of an advanced nature and a very high standard of competence is required. You must show that you have a thorough knowledge of the principles of good driving and road safety and that you can apply them in practice. During the test you are only allowed 6 driver errors. One serious or dangerous fault will automatically result in failure. You are only allowed three attempts at the Part 2 test.  At the end of the test the examiner will give you the result with a full debrief.  You can also have your trainer present during this debrief if you wish.

The practical Driving Test consists of first the eyesight test, where you must read a number plate in good daylight with the aid of glasses or contact lenses, if worn:

  • 79mm in height and 50mm wide at a distance of 26.5m

             OR

  • 70mm in height and 57 mm wide at a distance of 26.5m

If you fail the eyesight test, you will NOT be allowed to continue with the test. The test will be marked as a fail and will count towards your three attempts.

 

SHOW ME / TELL ME


There is now the Show Me / Tell Me. The examiner will choose three of your car’s components and ask you to explain how to perform checks on their condition and safety. You will then be asked to demonstrate how to make checks on the condition of a further two components. Each incorrect answer will be recorded as a driving fault. If you answer all five incorrectly you will fail the test and the Driving Test will not be conducted.

 

THE ASSESSMENT DRIVE


The test is conducted in either your own or your Trainer's car. The test is carried out at various local Driving Test Centres. The test will be about 60 minutes, driving on all types of roads. You will have to demonstrate your ability to perform the manoeuvres listed below:

  • move away under control, to include wherever possible, the ability to move off on reasonably steep uphill and downhill gradients
  • moving away at an angle, having pulled up behind a stationary vehicle
  • overtaking, meeting and crossing the path of other vehicles taking an   appropriate course
  • turning right-hand and left-hand corners
  • reversing into a limited opening to the right and left
  • reverse parking exercise, or bay parking
  • turning the vehicle around in the road to face the opposite direction using forward and reverse gears
  • stop the vehicle promptly and under control as if in an emergency

ECO-SAFE DRIVING


The emissions from vehicles cause damage to the environment. Vehicle manufacturers are devoting a lot of time and money to developing technologies to mitigate these problems. The Driving Standards Agency has also invested a great deal of time and effort into developing the principles of Eco-Safe Driving. A recent innovation has been to incorporate the principals of Eco-Safe Driving into the Part 2 Test and the examiner will assess particular aspects of your drive with this in mind. Every little helps.


Part 3 - Ability to Instruct

You must provide both parts of photocard licence or old licence with valid passport.

THE VEHICLE’S REQUIREMENTS

You must provide a car for the purposes of the test which must:

  • be properly taxed and insured
  • have seatbelts in proper working condition
  • have manual transmission and right hand drive
  • additional internal rear view mirror
  • display 'L' plates to the front and rear of vehicle (however, if the examiner plays the role of a qualified driver you may remove the 'L' plates).

 

THE ASSESSMENT OF YOUR INSTRUCTIONAL ABILITY

The test is conducted in either your own or your trainer's car.  It is carried out at various local driving test centres and should take about an hour.  You should tailor Phase 1 for about 30 minutes and Phase 2 for about 30 minutes also. You must successfully demonstrate a competent overall performance of a Grade 4 or more in both Phases 1 and 2 to pass the examination.  The examiner will give you the result of the test at the end along with a full debrief.  This will help establish your strengths and weaknesses.  Your trainer can be present during the debrief if you wish.  You will only have 3 attempts to enter onto the Register of Approved Driving Instructors.

The examiner will take the role of a pupil:

  • a novice or partly trained pupil
  • a pupil who is about test standard
  • a qualified driver undertaking driver development training.

 

THE TEST

 For each of the roles the examiner will select a preset test:

 

1.   Phase 1   -   Beginner                  Controls

      Phase 2   -   Trained                     Crossroads

 

2.   Phase 1   -   Beginner                  Moving Off / Stopping

      Phase 2   -   Trained                     Meet, Cross and Overtake other Traffic

                                                                allowing adequate clearance for other road

                                                                users and anticipation

 

3.   Phase 1   -   Partly Trained          Turn in the Road

      Phase 2   -   Trained                     Approaching Junctions to turn either right or

                                                                left

 

4.   Phase 1   -   Partly Trained          Reversing

      Phase 2   -   Trained                     T Junctions / Emerging

 

5.   Phase 1  -   Partly Trained           Emergency Stop / Mirrors

      Phase 2   -   Trained                     Progress / Hesitancy / Normal Position

 

6.   Phase 1   -   Partly Trained          Pedestrian Crossings and Use of Signals

      Phase 2   -   Trained                     Reverse Parking

 

7.   Phase 1   -  Partly Trained           Approaching Junctions to turn right or left

      Phase 2   -   Trained                     Pedestrian Crossings and Use of signals

 

8.   Phase 1  -    Partly Trained          T Junctions / Emerging

      Phase 2  -    Trained                     Meet, Cross and Overtaking other traffic

                                                               allowing adequate clearance for other road

                                                               users and anticipation

 

9.   Phase 1   -   Partly Trained         Crossroads

      Phase 2   -   Trained                     Pedestrian Crossing / Signals

 

10.  Phase 1   -   Partly Trained       Meet, Cross and Overtaking other traffic

                                                              allowing adequate clearance for other road

                                                              users and anticipation

      Phase 2   -   Trained                   Progress / Hesitancy / Normal Position

 


The examiner will remain in character to maintain a realistic learning environment.  There will be times that he may have to come out of character to clarify instruction or to deal with road safety issues.  During the preset tests you will be allocated 30 minutes for each phase.

Phase 1 - Recap on previous learning which would relate to the lesson that is now being given.  You must set out your objective clearly followed by your briefing of the subject.  You will follow by giving full talk through.  Once you gain success with this you can then follow through to Q and A.  This will allow you to see what the pupil is now retaining.  It is important that you select the correct level of instruction to match the pupils needs.

Phase 2 - The examiner will play the role of being a trained or qualified driver.  The examiner will set the scene.  By doing so he will select the subject.  You will then set the scene by setting out the objective.  You will then use Q+A relating to the subject.  This will allow you to establish their knowledge before carrying out the lesson plan.  You will use the core competencies as follows:

  • fault identification
  • fault analysis
  • remedial action

Fault identification - you must be able to identify the fault at the time it happens.  This will have a greater impact on the pupil so that they will remember.  Depending on the severity of the fault will decide when the analysis will take place and where. 

Fault analysis - all faults that have been identified, whether it be car control or road procedure faults, must be analysed.  The analysis should be given at the first safe opportunity.  The pupil must understand what caused the fault and what effect it had on other road users.

Remedial action - once you have identified and analysed the fault it is important that you now take remedial action.  This can be demonstration, which would only be used if the pupil is very nervous.  Talk through or Q and A would normally be the most suitable option.  Always advise the pupil when you are changing your level of instruction eg:

  • I will talk you through this one
  • now I will prompt you
  • I'll let you try this one on your own now.

It is important that the pupil understand what level of instruction is taking place.    Your instruction must be flexible and matched to the pupils ability.

 

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