Learn all about the Part 1 Theory and Hazard Perception Test

The Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Part 1 test is a theory test. It’s the first of 3 tests you have to pass to qualify as an ADI.

The Part One Test of Theory and Hazard Perception test is in 2 parts; all done in the same 90 minute test.

multiple Choice

You will be asked 100 questions. These are split into 4 sections and you will be asked 25 from each section.

The 4 categories are:

road procedure
traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians and mechanical knowledge
driving test, disabilities, and the law
publications and instructional techniques

The question and several possible answers will appear on a computer screen. Some will need more than one answer.

You must get 20 in each section with a total of 85 across the 4 sections.

Hazard Perception

You will be shown a series of 14 video clips. Each clip has a series of potential hazards and you must click to identify you have seen a potential hazard.

One hazard will make you change speed, course or direction. This is a scoring hazard. You are scored from 5 down to 1 point. The sooner you identify the hazard, the higher the score.

One clip will have 2 scoring hazards.

You can score a maximum of 75 but need 57 to pass.

Cost

You may take this test as many times as you like.

You must pay the DVSA £81 for this test.

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