The ADI Part 1 Theory Test: What You Need to Know
The ADI Part 1 Theory Test is designed to assess your knowledge of road rules, hazard perception, instructional approaches and the responsibilities of being a driving instructor. This test is divided into two sections:
Multiple Choice Questions: Covering driving theory, road signs, regulations and instructional approaches. This is divided into 4 bands:
Band 1: Road Procedure
Band 2: Traffic Signs, Signals, Car Control, Pedestrians and Mechanical Knowledge
Band 3: Driving Test, Disabilities and the Law
Band 4: Publications and Instructional Techniques.
You must achieve a minimum score in each category to achieve a pass.
Hazard Perception Test: Evaluating your ability to identify and respond to potential hazards on the road.
Both sections must be passed in the same sitting.
Where Self-Study Falls Short
Many prospective driving instructors opt to self-study, relying solely on recommended reading sources such as:
- The Highway Code
- Driving: The Essential Skills
- Know Your Traffic Signs
- Practical Teaching Skills for Driving Instructors
- The Driving Instructor’s Handbook Note: Links are correct at the time of publishing, please check these are the most current versions before purchase.
- An App including the official DVSA Official Revision Bank (Apps can vary in effectiveness, please contact Theory Test Explained for advice)
While these materials are invaluable, self-study lacks the structured guidance and expert strategies necessary for excelling in the test. Without support, the test’s complexities can be overwhelming, leading to a lower pass rate. The most common area for failure is Band 4.
The Best Start: Theory Test Explained’s 2-Hour Part 1 Zoom Session
To significantly boost your chances of success, Theory Test Explained offers a comprehensive 2-hour Part 1 Zoom session led by Chris Bensted. Here’s why this session stands out:
- Core Understanding: Gain a deep understanding of the test structure and content, ensuring you know exactly what to expect.
- Effective Strategies: Learn proven strategies for tackling both the multiple-choice questions and the hazard perception test, maximising your score.
- Long-Term Benefits: The knowledge and skills you acquire will not only help you pass the Part 1 test but also benefit your future pupils, making you a more effective and confident instructor.
With a national franchise or other trainer? This approach sits perfectly alongside any training pathway you may have already chosen. At least two national franchises refer their trainees to Theory Test Explained for additional support. Chris Bensted’s expertise and approaches are designed to set you on the right path from day one.
Separate from Theory Test Explained, Chris Bensted co-owns Better Driver Training, which believes in starting instructor training from day one, rather than waiting until you begin training for Part 3. This early and comprehensive approach ensures you are well-prepared, confident, and ready to excel in your journey to becoming an ADI. Decide how you will qualify with and what pathway you are taking before you start, not after you fail.
Ready to take the first step towards becoming an ADI?
Join Theory Test Explained’s 2-hour Part 1 Zoom session and give yourself the best start possible. By focusing on structured guidance, effective strategies, and early preparation, Chris Bensted and Theory Test Explained are here to help you succeed. Don’t let self-study hold you back—take control of your future and start your journey to becoming an Approved Driving Instructor today!
