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Driving Instructor Training

Part 1: Theory Test

The Part 1: The Theory Test

The driving instructor Part 1 test is conducted in the Theory Test Centres based in most major towns. It is a computer based exam using a touchscreen system designed to be easy to use. The theory test demands a high standard of knowledge and consists of 100 questions taken from a bank of 900 questions. For each question a choice of four answers is given of which only one is correct. You have 90 minutes to complete the test. The questions are on subjects ranging from The Highway Code, road safety, car control, basic mechanics and instructional techniques. The questions are banded into 4 main areas and you will need to gain an overall pass mark of 85% but also reach a minimum of 80% in each of the four areas.

After a short break you will then move onto the Hazard Perception Test. This must be passed on the same day. You will be shown a tutorial video after which you will see 14 video clips featuring various types of hazard. You will respond by pressing the mouse button as soon as you see a hazard developing which may result in the driver having to take some action, such as changing speed or direction. You can score up to five marks on each hazard and there are 15 hazards to score in total. You will need to gain 55 out of a possible 75 marks to pass.

Both the theory and hazard perception elements must be passed on the same attempt.

Training Offered

There are many publications and CD-ROMs available to help you and it is quite feasible to study for the Part 1 on your own within your own timetable and at a low cost.

The entire bank of questions is available from Lynne or from the DSA. If you don't have a computer on which to practise, then Lynne can provide a laptop for use during tuition sessions.

Whilst you are studying for your Part 1 you will be in full contact with Lynne so that help and advice can be given. Theory lessons can be arranged if you need extra help and Lynne will help you decide when you are fully prepared to take your Part 1 exam and how to apply for it.

Suggested Resources

Lynne recommends the following manual for Part 1 training:

‘The ADI Theory Training Course’ by Matthew Stone

Matthew Stone ADI Theory Training Course

Click here to read a review of this manual

For all enquiries call Matt Stone on: 0845 6787 888
or email info@letsinstruct.co.uk

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Resources for the Part 1 ADI Exam

	The Highway Code* published by The Stationery Office ISBN 0-11-551977-7
	Know Your Traffic Signs* published by The Stationery Office ISBN 0-11-5516123
	The Official Driving Test published by The Stationery Office ISBN: 0115525203
	Driving – The Essential Skills published by The Stationery Office ISBN 0-7494-4746X
	The Driving Instructors Handbook by J Miller and M Stacey published by Kogan Page IBSN 0-7494-3830-4
	D100 Leaflet: What you need to know about Driving Licenses published by the DVLA available from post offices
	Driving Test Success: Theory: 2005/2006 Edition CD-ROM published by Focus Multimedia Ltd Focus Multimedia Ltd If you have access to a computer you will find all the theory questions for the Part 1, as well as hazard perception clips ISBN: 1843262711
	DSA Hazard Perception Road Sense DVD ISBN: 0115524940
*Publication can be obtained directly from DSA Publications on 0870 241 4523.