| Qualifying ExamsWhat are the qualifying exams to become an ADI?
The qualifying examination to become an approved driving instructor is in three parts:
- An IT based theory test and a video based hazard perception test.
- A practical test of your driving ability and eyesight test.
- A practical test of your ability to instruct.
You must take and pass all three parts of the examination in this order and must complete the whole examination within two years of passing the theory test. If you are unable to complete the examinations within this time you must start again from the beginning and pass each part once again. You are only allowed to take a test of ability to instruct after the two years have expired if you have applied for it before the two years expired. However, you will only be able to have one application lodged with the Registrar at any one time. If you pass that test you are deemed to have done so within the two years.
You are only allowed three attempts at each of the practical tests. If you do not pass in the three attempts you must wait until the end of your two year period before you can requalify, starting with the theory test. The two year period cannot be extended.
The latest national pass rate figures for each part are as follows:
| Part 1 - Theory | 51% |
| Part 2 - Driving ability | 50% |
| Part 3 - Instructional ability | 30% |
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