ADI ADI Regulations & Standards

Question 1

The ADI Part 1 theory test consists of how many multiple-choice questions and what is the pass mark?

Accepted Answer

100 questions, 85 correct

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50 questions, 43 correct

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60 questions, 50 correct

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80 questions, 70 correct

Question 2

An ADI must display their ADI licence certificate in the windscreen when conducting lessons because:

Accepted Answer

It is a legal requirement under the Road Traffic Act 1988 and DVSA regulations to identify them as a registered ADI

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It is required by the Insurance Act 1994

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It is optional best practice only

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It only applies if a trainee licence (pink badge) is held

Question 3

The DVSA checks ADI standards through:

Accepted Answer

Standards checks (formerly check tests) carried out periodically during the four-year registration period

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An annual examination requiring full re-qualification

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Random police inspections of ADI vehicles

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A written examination every two years

Question 4

If an ADI fails the standards check with a grade of less than the minimum required, what can happen?

Accepted Answer

They may be required to pass a further check or have their registration revoked by DVSA

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They receive a written warning only

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They must immediately stop instructing

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Their fee structure is regulated by DVSA

Question 5

What is the purpose of a trainee driving instructor (pink badge) licence?

Accepted 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

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To allow unqualified instructors to teach indefinitely

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To enable retesting of disqualified drivers

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To cover all ADI activities during a career break

Question 6

An ADI is legally required to be registered with which body?

Accepted Answer

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) on the ADI Register

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The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

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The Road Transport Industry Training Board

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The Association of British Driving Schools