Part 1 Test
The ADI part 1 theory test comprises of two sections - Multiple choice questions and Hazard perception. There is no limit to how many times you can take the Part 2 test.
Multiple-choice questions
You have 1 hour and 30 minutes to answer 100 multiple-choice questions.
Before the test starts you’ll get:
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instructions on how the test works
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the chance to do a practice question to get used to the screens
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How the test works
There are 25 questions in each of these 4 categories:
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road procedure
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traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians and mechanical knowledge
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driving test, disabilities, and the law
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publications and instructional techniques
A question and several possible answers appear on a screen. You have to select the right answer.
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Leaving a question
You can ‘flag’ questions that you want to come back to later.
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Changing your answers
You can go back to any question to review and change your answer at any point.
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When you’ve finished
You can finish the multiple-choice questions part when you’ve answered all of the questions. You do not have to use the full 1 hour and 30 minutes.
You can have a break of up to 3 minutes before the hazard perception test starts.
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Hazard perception test
Before you start the hazard perception test, you’ll be shown a video about how it works.
You’ll then watch 14 video clips. The clips:
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feature everyday road scenes
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contain at least one ‘developing hazard’ - but one of the clips features 2 developing hazards
You get points for spotting the developing hazards as soon as they start to happen.
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What a ‘developing hazard’ is
A developing hazard is something that would cause you to take action, like changing speed or direction.
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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’s not a developing hazard.
When you get closer, the car’s right-hand indicator starts to flash and it starts to move away. You’d need to slow down, so it’s now a developing hazard.
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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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