Part 1 Course : The ADI theory test
About the test
The ADI theory test is made up of two sections; multiple choice and hazard perception. In order to pass the theory test, you must pass both sections.
Section 1. Multiple choice
You will have 90 minutes to answer 100 questions. Each question will have four possible answers which appear on screen and you are required to select the correct answer (or indeed answers if advised to select more than one) by touching the screen or using the mouse. The pass mark for the multiple choice part of the theory test is 85% - that is 85 questions answered correctly.
If you have any type of reading difficulties you can ask for a voiceover or request additional time within which to complete the test. If you would like to experience how the test works you can download a cut-down demonstration version of our ADI Theory Test software from the link at the bottom of the page.
Section 2. Hazard perception
The hazard perception test is also delivered via the computer screen but you respond by clicking a button on the mouse. You will be presented with a series of 14 video clips which feature every day road scenes. In each clip there will be at least one developing hazard, but one of the clips will feature two developing hazards. To achieve a high score you will need to respond to the hazard during the early part of its development. The maximum you can score for spotting each hazard early is 5. The pass mark for the hazard perception part of the theory test is 57 out of 75. If you would like to experience how this test works you can access the FREE Hazard Perception Test webpage but remember, unlike a learner driver who only needs 44 to pass, you will require 57.
Driving instructor training provided by LDC
To prepare for this test you will use our highly modern open learning Part 1 driving instructor training materials, combined with support from our training centre and the local LDC trainer assigned. Support is provided by telephone, fax, email and our special LDC Internet support forum for student ADI's. This support is also provided for Parts 2 and 3. The duration of the open learning course is around 80 hours.
LDC Materials
- Part 1 - Course guide
- Part 1 - Five stage study programme with training notes
- Motor car booklet
- Learn-to-drive DVD video (3 disks) and workbook
- Part 1 - ADI Theory software (1 DVD-rom)
- Part 1 - ADI Hazard Perception software (4 DVD-roms)
- ADI Starter Pack
- Driving the essential skills
- Highway Code
The Part 1 training programme is composed of five stages. At the end of each stage you will submit an end of stage exam to us for marking and feedback. No writing skills are needed, you simply need to tick the answers you believe are correct. Once you have completed this five-stage programme, you then use our unique PC ADI Theory Test software to undertake six final mock tests, which cover the precise questions that will appear on the actual test. The software provides full professional voice-over of all the official DSA Theory Test questions for Part 1 of the ADI examination, including all explanations, hints and study notes.
Once you have mastered the multiple choice questions you will need to become familiar with the computerised hazard perception test using our unique ADI Hazard Perception Test software. Over 600 hazard perception clips in DVD quality video for use in our PC software is provided to simulate over 40 unique ADI hazard perception tests.
According to the Driving Instructor magazine, “In terms of which is the best product to use as a training aid for hazard perception testing, there's really very little contest ...... this is by far the best hazard perception training product available”. This quality is also reflected in our results: last year, of those who completed their training with LDC, 99.5% passed Part 1 of the ADI qualifying exam (of which 92.5% passed on their first attempt).
What our students say
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| "The learning materials provided by LDC were easy to use and, as a working mom, the flexibility of home study and regular practical sessions was ideal. Extra free in-car tuition when needed also made the package very good value for money." | "Looking around, the LDC training approach appealed. The package of DVDs, written guidance and one to one instruction was of the highest quality, and if I needed support from the training team, it was always there and quickly." | "I was able to progress at a pace comfortable for me, carrying on a part-time job, and so no feeling of pressure. Using the student's internet forum I was able to learn a lot from others, and realise that I was not alone in my highs and lows." |
Free ADI Theory Test Software
Free ADI Theory Test
To help you appreciate the quality of the products we offer, we have provided a cut-down demonstration version of our ADI Theory Test Software for you to download and try. This cut-down version contains a sample of 150 official questions as appear word for word on the ADI Part 1 Theory Test. The full databank of official questions contain over 900. The questions, answers, explanations and hints have full professional voiceover as on the real product. Because the product is 47 megabytes you ideally need a broadband connection to download the product within a reasonable time span.