ADI ADI Regulations & Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The ADI Part 1 theory test consists of how many multiple-choice questions and what is the pass mark?
- 50 questions, 43 correct
- 100 questions, 85 correct (Correct answer)
- 60 questions, 50 correct
- 80 questions, 70 correct
Correct answer: 100 questions, 85 correct
The ADI Part 1 theory test comprises 100 multiple-choice questions (from five bands), requiring at least 85 correct answers, plus a hazard perception test with 14 clips requiring a minimum score of 57/75.
Question 2: An ADI must display their ADI licence certificate in the windscreen when conducting lessons because:
- It is required by the Insurance Act 1994
- It is a legal requirement under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and DVSA regulations to identify them as a registered ADI (Correct answer)
- It is optional best practice only
- It only applies if a trainee licence (pink badge) is held
Correct answer: It is a legal requirement under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and DVSA regulations to identify them as a registered ADI
Section 123 Road Traffic Act 1988 requires ADIs to display their green ADI certificate on the windscreen when instructing for payment; a pink licence applies to those instructing under a trainee licence.
Question 3: The DVSA checks ADI standards through:
- An annual examination requiring full re-qualification
- Standards checks (formerly check tests) carried out periodically during the four-year registration period (Correct answer)
- Random police inspections of ADI vehicles
- A written examination every two years
Correct answer: Standards checks (formerly check tests) carried out periodically during the four-year registration period
DVSA examiners conduct standards checks (graded 1–6 in each of three competency areas) on ADIs periodically during their 4-year registration period to ensure the quality of instruction.
Question 4: If an ADI fails the standards check with a grade of less than the minimum required, what can happen?
- They receive a written warning only
- They may be required to pass a further check or have their registration revoked by DVSA (Correct answer)
- They must immediately stop instructing
- Their fee structure is regulated by DVSA
Correct answer: They may be required to pass a further check or have their registration revoked by DVSA
A poor standards check result can lead to a further check and, if performance is not improved, potential removal from the ADI register, meaning the ADI can no longer legally charge for instruction.
Question 5: What is the purpose of a trainee driving instructor (pink badge) licence?
- To allow unqualified instructors to teach indefinitely
- To allow a trainee who has passed Part 1 and Part 2 to instruct under supervision for a limited period while preparing for Part 3 (Correct answer)
- To enable retesting of disqualified drivers
- To cover all ADI activities during a career break
Correct answer: To allow a trainee who has passed Part 1 and Part 2 to instruct under supervision for a limited period while preparing for Part 3
The trainee licence allows a Part 2 pass holder to provide paid instruction for a maximum of 6 months (extendable once) while preparing for the Part 3 instructional ability test.
Question 6: An ADI is legally required to be registered with which body?
- The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
- The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) on the ADI Register (Correct answer)
- The Road Transport Industry Training Board
- The Association of British Driving Schools
Correct answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) on the ADI Register
Only individuals on the DVSA's ADI Register may charge for driving instruction; the Register is maintained under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and associated regulations.
ADI ADI Regulations & Standards 1
The ADI Part 1 theory test consists of how many multiple-choice questions and what is the pass mark?