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Instructor Training
Instructor Training Part 1.
Part 1 is a Theory Test followed by a Hazard Perception Test (HPT).
The Theory Test consists of 100 multiple-choice questions. Each question has 4 possible answers, only 1 is correct. Candidates have 90 minutes to complete the ADI Theory Test. The 100 questions have been banded into four main areas:
The overall pass mark for the test is 85%. However, you must reach a minimum mark of 80% in each of the 4 subject areas. So you must get at least 20 out of 25 in each band. A score of 25, 25, 25 and 19 would give you 94% but would not be acceptable.
The HPT consists of 14 video clips; the 14 clips will contain 15 developing hazards. As the potential hazard develops into one requiring you to change speed or direction, you will have a time window in which to react. For each hazard you can score 5 points going down to zero. This gives a highest possible score of 75 for the test. The pass mark for potential driving instructors taking the part 1 will be 57.
The test is taken on a touch screen computer monitor.
After the Test
The results of the Theory Test are usually given before you leave the test centre. In addition to the overall score, candidates will be given details of the scores they attained in each of the four subject bands However, they will not receive details of the individual questions. Successful candidates will also receive details of how to apply for the Part 2 Test of Driving Ability. Candidates who have special needs will be able to apply to have longer than the standard time of 90 minutes to take the tests.
Please note: There are no restrictions on the number of times that the candidate may attempt part 1. On passing part 1, candidates then have a period of two years to complete the remaining tests. Only three attempts on part 2 and part 3 are permitted.