The Three Parts
Instructor Training
To become an A.D.I (Approved Driving Instructor) you will have to sit and pass three tests. These are:
Part 1. The Theory Test.
This is a computer based test that is split into two parts.
The first part of the theory test is made up of 100 multiple choice questions split into 4 modules, for every question there will be four possible answers.
The questions are based on the following:
Road procedure
Traffic signs and signals, car control, Pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
Driving test, disabilities, law
Publications, instructional techniques
A pass mark of 80% is required.
The second part is the Hazard Perception Test.
The hazard perception part is also delivered on a computer 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 developing hazard during the early part of its development.
The maximum you can score on each hazard is five. You will not be able to review your answers to the hazard perception test; as on the road, you will only have one chance to respond to the developing hazard.
The pass mark for the hazard perception part of the theory test is 57 out of 75.
Part 2. Driving Ability
The practical test of driving ability consists of tests of eyesight, safety questions and driving technique. The test will last for about one hour.
You must pass all parts of the test at the same time.
You must be able to read in good daylight with the aid of glasses or contact lenses if worn, a motor vehicle registration mark containing letters and figures:
• 79 millimetres in height and 50 millimetres wide at a distance of 26.5 metres or
• 79 millimetres in height and 57 millimetres wide at a distance of 27.5 metres
If you do not pass the eyesight test, you will not be allowed to take the driving ability element.
The test will be marked as a fail and will count towards your three attempts.
The test of driving ability is an advanced driving test and a very high standard of competence is required.
You must show that you have a thorough knowledge of the principles of good driving and road safety and that you can apply them.
You must satisfy the examiner on all or any of the following subjects:
• expert handling of the controls
• use of correct road procedure
• anticipation of the actions of other road users and the taking of appropriate action
• sound judgement of distance, speed and timing
• consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users
The routes used for the test will include roads which may carry heavy and/or fast moving traffic; they will also cover a range of road and traffic conditions, including urban and rural conditions.
Part 3 - Ability to instruct
The object of this test is to assess the quality of your instruction and your ability to pass your knowledge on to pupils. The test is in two parts, each of which lasts about half an hour. You must pass both parts on the same test.You will be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and ability by giving practical driving instruction to the examiner who will first take on the role of a pupil who is a beginner, or a learner driver with limited driving knowledge, and then a pupil who is about test standard or a qualified driver undertaking additional training. The examiner will explain everything to you at the time.
There are 10 test sheets that the examiner can choose from covering such topics as:
• safety precautions on entering the car and explanation of the controls
• moving off and making normal stops
• reversing and reversing into limited openings to the right or left
• turning the vehicle around in the road to face the opposite direction, using forward and reverse gears
• parking close to the kerb, using forward and reverse gears
• how to make an emergency stop and practical instruction in the use of mirrors
• approaching and turning corners
• judgement of speed, making progress and general road positioning
• dealing with road junctions
• dealing with crossroads
• dealing with pedestrian crossings and giving correct signals in a clear and unmistakable manner
• overtaking, meeting and crossing the path of other road users, allowing adequate clearance
Anchor training will teach and assist you to deal with all the above elements on our 1-to-1 basis using our tried and successeful keep it simple and basic approach
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