Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test

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Hazard perception test

Before you start the hazard perception test, you鈥檒l be shown a .

You鈥檒l then watch 14 video clips. The clips:

  • feature everyday road scenes
  • contain at least one 鈥榙eveloping hazard鈥� - but one of the clips features 2 developing hazards

You get points for spotting the developing hazards as soon as they start to happen.

What a 鈥榙eveloping hazard鈥� is

A developing hazard is something that would cause you to take action, like changing speed or direction.

Example

A car is parked at the side of the road and is not doing anything. It would not cause you to take action, so it鈥檚 not a developing hazard.

When you get closer, the car鈥檚 right-hand indicator starts to flash and it starts to move away. You鈥檇 need to slow down, so it鈥檚 now a developing hazard.

How the scoring works

You can score up to 5 points for each developing hazard.

To get a high score, click the mouse as soon as you see the hazard starting to develop.

You do not lose points if you click and get it wrong. However, you will not score anything if you click continuously or in a pattern.

You only get one attempt at each clip. You cannot review or change your responses.

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Part of Become a car driving instructor: step by step

  1. Step 1 Check if you can become an instructor

    2. Check you're eligible to become a driving instructor
    3. Find out about the skills and knowledge you need

  2. Step 2 Apply to become a driving instructor

    You must get a new Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to start your application, even if you already have one.

    1. Get a DBS check 拢8.22

    You need to agree to the responsibilities set out in the 'ADI register guide' before you apply.

    1. Read about driving instructor responsibilities
    1. Start your application

  3. Step 3 Get a trainer

    Get a registered trainer to help you prepare for the 3 qualifying tests.

    1. Find driving instructor training courses

  4. Step 4 Take the theory test (ADI part 1)

    1. Revise and practise for your test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a theory test centre
    4. Book your test 拢81

    Once you've passed the theory test, you must pass the other parts of the test within 2 years or you'll have to start the whole process again.

  5. Step 5 Take the driving ability test (ADI part 2)

    1. What happens during the test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a driving test centre
    4. Book your test 拢111

  6. Step 6 Get practice teaching

    If you鈥檝e passed ADI part 2 you have the option to apply for a 6 month trainee licence to get experience teaching students.

    1. Find out about trainee instructor licences
    2. Apply for a trainee instructor licence 拢140

  7. Step 7 Take the instructional ability test (ADI part 3)

    1. What happens during the test
    2. What you need for your test
    3. Find a driving test centre
    4. Book your test 拢111

  8. Step 8 Register and start working as an instructor

    Once you've passed the tests you must register within 12 months.

    1. Register for your first ADI certificate 拢300

    When you have your certificate you can start charging for lessons. You can either:

    You'll have at least one standards check every 4 years. You also need to renew your registration and get a new DBS check every 4 years.

    1. Find out about ADI standards checks
    2. Renew your registration 拢300
    3. Improve your skills as an instructor