ADI Part 1
The part 1 ADI theory test is split into two parts, the multiple choice part
and the hazard perception part. The multiple choice part is conducted on a touch
screen computer and the hazard perception part records your responses through a
computer mouse.
Both parts of the test must be successfully passed at the same time or the test
will need to be retaken.
Multiple choices
Before the test begins you will be given instruction on how the test works.
If required, you can choose to go through a practise session of multiple choice
questions to get used to how the test works on screen. At the end of this
session the real test begins.
A question and four possible answers will be shown on screen and you must select
the correct answer by touching the screen or by pressing the mouse. Occasionally
some questions require more than one answer. If you encounter a ‘tricky’
question, it can be ‘flagged’ and returned to later in the test. You will have
90 minutes to answer 100 questions which are split into four bands covering:
Road procedure
Traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians,
mechanical knowledge
Driving test, disabilities, law
Publications, instructional techniques
The questions are ‘banded’ to ensure a comprehensive knowledge across the whole
syllabus. The pass mark is 85%, that is 85 questions passed correctly overall.
However an n 80% pass mark in each of the four bands is also required. Therefore
it is possible to score 94% overall and yet still fail the test as one band is
below the required score.
Following the multiple choice, a short break is available before the hazard
perception begins.
Hazard perception
A short tutorial video clip will be shown initially about how this part of the
test works.
The hazard perception test is delivered on computer requiring a response by
pressing a computer mouse button. A series of 14 video clips, each lasting about
one minute is shown. In each one, familiar, every day road scenes, each with a
developing hazard will be shown. One of the clips will contain two developing
hazards. To achieve a high score, you will need to respond to the developing
hazard at the earliest point of its development. On each clip, the maximum score
possible is 5 marks. There will be no opportunity to review your responses, as;
on the road you only have one chance to make the correct decision. The pass mark
at present is set at 57 marks out of a possible 75.
Special needs
There are facilities for those candidates with special needs. These should be
requested at the time of booking.