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The Course

Our course is designed to assist you in passing all three parts of the DSA test. Each part must be passed in turn. 

Part 1 - Theory Test and Hazard Perception Test

 The Theory test is divided into four topic bands 

1.    Road procedure

2.    Traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians and mechanical knowledge.

3.    Driving Test, the law, disabilities.

4.    Publications and instructional techniques. 

To pass you must attain a mark of 85% in total and a minimum of 80% in each topic band.

You have 90 minutes to take the theory Test.

The Hazard Perception Test consists of 14 video clips. Each has a ‘developing Hazard’ for you to identify, one of the clips will have two ‘developing Hazards’. There are a maximum of 75 marks, to pass you need to attain 57 marks.

You have 25 minutes to take the Hazard perception test.

Part 2 -  Driving Test 

The Driving Test is conducted by a Supervising Examiner of the DSA.

It includes an eyesight test. (must be able to read a normal sized number plate from 27.5 m or 90ft. ) You will also be asked “show and tell” questions. You must demonstrate your ability to drive along various routes in a disciplined, business like manner. You will also be required to show that you can manoeuvre and control the car safely.  

To pass you can only receive a maximum of 6 minor faults. 

The driving Test lasts approx. 1 hour.

Part 3 - Instructional Test

 This takes the form of the Examiner taking on the role of a pupil. You will be informed of the level of instruction the pupil has already received and the lesson the examiner would like you to teach. The test consists of two role plays. This is designed to reflect a real driving lesson and examines your ability to teach the necessary skills. 

Each test is graded 1-6. To pass you need to achieve a minimum of grade 4 for each part of the role plays.

 The Instructional Test lasts approx. 1 hour.

You must pass all 3 parts within a two year period. If you do not complete within that time you will need to start from the beginning. You can take the part 1 test as many times as necessary to pass, but parts 2 & 3 only have 3 attempts on each. 

Our course is individually tailored to help you to pass the three parts necessary to become an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).