The test lasts 1hr 45mins, and you must achieve an 85 per cent mark to pass. However, to show you have adequate knowledge in all the subject areas, you need a score of at least 80% in each band of the multiple-choice questions. This means that if you score 100% in three bands and 79% in the fourth, you will still fail the test. Once you finish the multiple-choice questions, you will be presented with a computer-generated 14 videos showing different developing hazards. As each hazard develops, you must respond by clicking a mouse to register the response. The earlier you spot the hazard and click, the more mark you get. You need a score of 57 out of 75 to pass. If you fail this part of the test, you will have to retake the whole theory test, including the multiple choice.

Your BigG ORDIT instructor will recommend the most current practice materials you will need to help prepare for this test. To learn more about the part 1 test and book, please go to www.gov.uk/adi-part-1-test and www.gov.uk/book-your-instructor-theory-test, respectively.

Part 2: - Driving Ability Test

The second part of the examination is a practical driving test designed to evaluate your driving ability. To pass, you must show the supervising examiner (SE) that you can drive on different roads and traffic to the highest standard. It is a very demanding advanced test and would include, but is not limited to, an eyesight check, show me/tell me questions, manoeuvres, emergency stop, general driving ability, independent driving, dual carriage or motorway driving, etc. To book the part 2 test, go to www.gov.uk/book-your-instructor-driving-test.
At BigG driving school, your ORDIT instructor will 20hrs of in-car driving lessons to prepare you for the test. Again, we will recommend the current training materials needed, or we will provide these at a cost to you.

Trainee Licence Option The joy of passing the part 2 test is phenomenon because you are eligible to apply for a trainee licence, referred to as a ‘Pink Badge’. This allows you to start giving paid lessons while preparing for the part 3 test. It is not necessary to apply for the trainee licence if you intend to go straight on taking the part 3 test; it does give you the opportunity to gain some experience in giving real-life lessons as it is on the part 3 test. The trainee licence is issued for six months, and it is anticipated that one passes part 3 within that period. Even though you can charge for lessons, the licence is issued with stringent training and supervision from an ADI instructor.
To qualify for the licence, you must have taken 40hrs of training with a qualified ADI, and all the training must be within six months preceding the application. During the application process, you must choose either to be super on 20% of all lessons you deliver or take an extra 20hrs of training, and the extra 20hrs must take place within the first three months of the licence or before the first attempt of part 3 is taken. Your instructor at BigG driving school will give you as many extra hours as necessary and supervise most of your lessons to help you prepare for the part 3 test. Remember that if you are unsuccessful on three attempts in the part 3 test, the trainee licence will be revoked. It is highly unlikely you will be issued with a trainee licence twice, even though this can happen in exceptional circumstances. On passing the part 3 test, you can apply to be added to the DVSA register of approved driving instructors. Most trainees take this route.

Part 3: - Instructional Ability Test

This is the final part of the driving instructor qualifying process, which tests your ability to instruct real pupils. As the final test in the process, it is generally regarded as the most difficult of the three tests. The test lasts about an hour and includes an assessment of three major areas consisting of 17 core competencies. The major areas include:
Lesson Planning (12 mark),
Risk Management (15 mark), and
Teaching and Learning Strategies (24 mark). A total mark/score of 51
Each core competence is scored from 0-3. One requires at least 31 (60%) to pass the test; however, if you score 7 or less on Risk Management, you will fail the test, even if you score 31 or more overall.
With BigG driving school, you will receive a minimum of 40 hours in-car and training on instructional techniques and practice. Your ORDIT instructor will review your core competencies, including the “seven deadly sins”. You would also have the opportunity to sit in and observe real-life lessons from the instructor. After completing your 40 hours, you will continue to receive further training until you pass your part 3 test and qualify as an Approved Driving Instructor.