In order to qualify as An Approved Driving Instructor you have to pass three tests. These are theory and hazard perception comined (Part 1), a driving test (Part 2) and finally a test of your instructional ability (part 3). Each test has its own pitfalls but with our course you can be sure of having the correct training to pass all three of the tests.

ADI Part 1

As mentioned above this is the theory and hazard perception part and entirely computer based. The theory is a multiple choice test with a question and 4 possible answers. The questions are based on 4 catogories:

Road procedure

Traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians and nechanial knowledge

Driving test, disabilities, law

Publications, instructional techniques.

The pass mark is 85% but you must reach a minimum of 80% in each band. This means you must score 20 out of 25 in each band and get at least 85 questions correct.

The hazard perception has 14 clips of a driving situation. One of the clips has 2 hazards and the maximum mark for each clip is 5. To pass this tes you have to score a minimum of 57 out of a possible 75. At the end of this test you will be given your result. You have to pass both sections together. If you get 100% in the theory for instance and 56 in the hazard you will fail and have to take both parts again together.

ADI Part 2

The practical test of driving ability consists of several parts

For the eyetest you must be able to read in good daylight with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn, a motor vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures:

79 millimetres in height and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 26.5 metres

or

79 millimetres in height and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 27.5 metres

You then have safety questions these will be questions on the following list: tyres, steering, brakes, lights, reflectors, direction indicators, audible warning device and the liquids used in the braking system, steering system, engine or elsewhere in the vehicle as a coolant, lubricant, cleaner or otherwise. 

Once all these have been completed you have an advanced driving test and a ery high standard of competance is required to pass. You must show that you have a thorough knowledge of the principles of good driving and road safety and that you can apply them. The routes used will be of varying types of roads with varying types of traffic. You must also carry out several manoeuvres.

ADI Part 3

The test of instructional ability is widley regarded as the hardest test. With the correct training you will find it easier than you think. There are a series of Pre Set Tests (PST's) for you to master amd show the examiner you are competent to teach. You have to conduct 2 half hour lessons with the examiner playing the pupil. the examiner will choose which two lessons tyou have to deliver and these could be: controls, moving off and stopping or Turn In the road amongst others.