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Key Facts: ADI Hazard Perception Exam

DVSA

Administrator

GOV.UK

£81

ADI Part 1 Fee

GOV.UK

Hazard Perception Clips

GOV.UK

Developing Hazards

GOV.UK

57/75

Hazard Pass Mark

GOV.UK

100 / 90 min

Multiple-Choice Context

GOV.UK

85 + 20/25

Multiple-Choice Pass Requirement

GOV.UK

2 years

Part 1 Validity

GOV.UK

DVSA administers ADI Part 1 and GOV.UK lists the fee as £81. The hazard perception section has 14 video clips and 15 developing hazards, with one clip containing two hazards. Each developing hazard can score up to 5 points, so 75 points are available, and ADI candidates need 57 to pass. The same ADI Part 1 test also includes 100 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, requiring 85 overall and at least 20 in each of four categories. A Part 1 pass certificate number lasts for 2 years.

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1How is the official ADI Part 1 hazard perception section structured?

A.10 video clips with 10 developing hazards

B.12 video clips with 14 developing hazards

C.14 video clips with 15 developing hazards

D.20 video clips with 20 developing hazards

Explanation: The ADI Part 1 hazard perception section uses 14 video clips and 15 developing hazards in total. One of the clips contains two developing hazards, so candidates must keep scanning after responding to the first risk.

2What is the ADI Part 1 hazard perception pass mark?

A.44 out of 75

B.57 out of 75

C.67 out of 100

D.85 out of 100

Explanation: ADI candidates need at least 57 out of 75 on the hazard perception section. The 85 out of 100 figure belongs to the separate ADI Part 1 multiple-choice section, which also has category minimums.

3Which statement best defines a developing hazard for hazard perception scoring?

A.Something that would now cause the driver to change speed, position, or direction

B.Any object near the road, even when it cannot affect the driver

C.Only a road sign warning about a future risk

D.Only a vehicle that has already collided with something

Explanation: A developing hazard is a situation that has begun to require a driver response, such as slowing, stopping, or changing position. ADI candidates should be able to distinguish this from a clue that only needs monitoring.

4Which situation has most clearly changed from a potential hazard into a developing hazard?

A.A delivery van is parked at the kerb with no movement around it

B.A pedestrian is walking away from the road on a wide pavement

C.The delivery van's brake lights go out, its front wheels turn, and it begins to move out

D.A bend warning sign appears at the side of the road

Explanation: The moving van now affects the driver's speed and road position, so it has become a developing hazard. The other clues may deserve attention, but they have not yet created a need for action.

5In the official video test, when should you click for a developing hazard?

A.As soon as you recognise the hazard is starting to develop

B.Only after you would need an emergency stop

C.At fixed intervals through every clip

D.Only when the vehicle ahead brakes sharply

Explanation: The scoring window rewards early recognition once the hazard starts to develop. Waiting until the situation is severe loses marks, while fixed rhythmic clicking can invalidate the clip.

6Why is constant or patterned clicking unsafe as a hazard perception strategy?

A.It always loses one point from the final score

B.It only works on clips filmed in daylight

C.It can lead to no score for that clip because it does not show genuine hazard recognition

D.It is required only for the clip with two hazards

Explanation: GOV.UK warns that continuous or patterned clicking can score nothing for a clip. The candidate should respond to real changes in the scene, not try to cover the scoring window mechanically.

7What should an ADI candidate remember after spotting one developing hazard in a clip?

A.The clip must be finished and no more action is needed

B.Keep scanning because one clip in the test contains two developing hazards

C.Click continuously until the clip ends

D.Stop watching the mirrors and focus only on the centre of the road

Explanation: One clip contains two developing hazards, so candidates must keep scanning the whole scene after the first response. This is also good teaching practice because real traffic rarely presents risks one at a time.

8What is true about reviewing responses in the ADI hazard perception clips?

A.You can replay each clip once

B.You can change your response after the clip ends

C.You can review only the clip with two hazards

D.You get one attempt at each clip and cannot review or change responses

Explanation: The official test gives one attempt at each clip, and responses cannot be reviewed or changed. This makes calm scanning and timely clicking essential from the start of every clip.

9A learner sees a ball roll into the road ahead. What should an instructor want the learner to do before reducing speed sharply if time allows?

A.Look only at the ball until a child appears

B.Sound the horn and maintain speed

C.Check mirrors while preparing to slow or stop smoothly

D.Move right immediately without looking

Explanation: The ball is a strong clue that a child may follow, so the learner should prepare to slow or stop. Mirror awareness helps the driver manage following traffic and brake progressively when possible.

10What does the Highway Code hierarchy of road users mean for hazard perception teaching?

A.Drivers of vehicles that can cause greater harm must take particular care to reduce danger to more vulnerable road users

B.Pedestrians and cyclists are always free from responsibility

C.The largest vehicle always has priority

D.Hazards involving vehicles matter more than hazards involving people

Explanation: The hierarchy places road users most at risk at the top while keeping responsibility on everyone. For ADI hazard teaching, this means actively looking for pedestrians, cyclists, horse riders, motorcyclists, older adults, children, and disabled people.

About the ADI Hazard Perception Exam

The UK ADI Part 1 Hazard Perception Test is the video-based hazard perception section of the DVSA theory test for people qualifying as approved driving instructors in Great Britain. Candidates watch 14 everyday-road-scene clips containing 15 developing hazards in total, with one clip containing two hazards. Each developing hazard can score up to 5 points, and ADI candidates need at least 57 out of 75. ADI Part 1 also includes a separate 100-question, 90-minute multiple-choice section requiring 85 out of 100 overall and at least 20 out of 25 in every category. These practice MCQs teach recognition concepts, instructor-level anticipation, scanning, risk management, and scoring rules, but they do not replicate or replace the official interactive video clips.

Exam sponsor: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The ADI Part 1 hazard perception section has 14 video clips with 15 developing hazards in total, because one clip contains two developing hazards. It follows the separate ADI Part 1 multiple-choice section of 100 questions in 1 hour 30 minutes.

Time Limit

Hazard perception follows the 1 hour 30 minute multiple-choice section; Safe Driving for Life describes the hazard part as about 20 minutes

Passing Score

57 out of 75 on hazard perception; the ADI Part 1 multiple-choice section also requires 85/100 overall and at least 20/25 in each of the four categories

Exam / Certification Fees

£81 for the ADI Part 1 theory test booked through GOV.UK

Exam sponsor website

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14 clips / 15 hazards

Official Hazard Perception Format

ADI candidates watch 14 video clips showing everyday road scenes; one clip includes two developing hazards, making 15 scored hazards in total

57/75 pass mark

Scoring and Clicking Rules

Each developing hazard can score up to 5 points; click promptly when the hazard starts to develop, avoid continuous or patterned clicking, and remember there is one attempt per clip with no review

100 questions / 90 minutes

Multiple-Choice Context

ADI Part 1 also includes 100 multiple-choice questions in 1 hour 30 minutes, split into four categories of 25 questions, with 85/100 overall and 20/25 per category needed to pass that part

Core recognition skill

Potential vs Developing Hazards

A potential hazard needs monitoring; a developing hazard is starting to require action such as changing speed, position, or direction

Instructor-level practice

Observation, Planning and Mirrors

Scanning well ahead, using mirrors before slowing or changing course, checking blind spots, reading traffic behaviour, and choosing safe speed and position

Instructor-level practice

Vulnerable Road Users and Junctions

Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, horse riders, children, older adults, disabled people, side roads, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings, buses, parked vehicles, and opening doors

Instructor-level practice

Teaching and Risk Management

Using commentary, route choice, learner workload control, dual-control readiness, feedback, and client-centred coaching to teach anticipation without replacing official video practice

Preparing for the ADI Hazard Perception Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 57 out of 75 on hazard perception; the ADI Part 1 multiple-choice section also requires 85/100 overall and at least 20/25 in each of the four categories
Assessment: The ADI Part 1 hazard perception section has 14 video clips with 15 developing hazards in total, because one clip contains two developing hazards. It follows the separate ADI Part 1 multiple-choice section of 100 questions in 1 hour 30 minutes.
Time limit: Hazard perception follows the 1 hour 30 minute multiple-choice section; Safe Driving for Life describes the hazard part as about 20 minutes
Exam / certification fees: £81 for the ADI Part 1 theory test booked through GOV.UK Official sources

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ADI Hazard Perception: Suggested Study Strategy

1Use these MCQs to learn hazard concepts, then use official DVSA/Safe Driving for Life video practice to train the actual interactive timing skill.

2Practise naming the moment a clue becomes a developing hazard: a door opening, a wheel turning, a pedestrian stepping off, or a cyclist changing position.

3For instructor-level preparation, explain not only what you saw but what you would coach: mirrors, speed reduction, road position, separation, and communication.

4Avoid click patterns in official practice. Click because the hazard has started to develop, not because a fixed number of seconds has passed.

5Study The Highway Code hierarchy of road users, crossing rules, cyclist and motorcyclist risks, motorway signals, and adverse-weather stopping-distance guidance.

6Build commentary driving into real practice so you keep scanning far ahead, near ahead, mirrors, side roads, pavements, and vulnerable road users without overloading the learner.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many clips are in the ADI Part 1 hazard perception test?

GOV.UK says the ADI Part 1 hazard perception section has 14 video clips. They contain 15 developing hazards in total because one clip contains two developing hazards.

What score do I need to pass ADI hazard perception?

ADI candidates need at least 57 out of 75 on the hazard perception section. Each developing hazard can score up to 5 points.

What is a developing hazard?

A developing hazard is something that would cause the driver to take action, such as changing speed or direction. A potential hazard becomes developing when the risk starts to affect the driver's plan.

Can I review a hazard perception clip?

No. GOV.UK says candidates get one attempt at each clip and cannot review or change responses after the clip.

Do these MCQs replace official hazard perception videos?

No. These questions teach hazard-recognition concepts, instructor commentary, road-risk priorities, and scoring rules. The official DVSA assessment is an interactive video test, so candidates should also practise with official video-style resources.

How much does ADI Part 1 cost?

GOV.UK lists the ADI Part 1 test fee as £81. Candidates should book through the official instructor theory test service to avoid unnecessary third-party charges.

What is the ADI Part 1 multiple-choice requirement?

The multiple-choice section has 100 questions in 1 hour 30 minutes. To pass that section, candidates need at least 85 out of 100 overall and at least 20 out of 25 in each of the four official categories.

How long is an ADI Part 1 pass certificate valid?

GOV.UK says the ADI Part 1 pass certificate number lasts for 2 years. Candidates must qualify as an ADI within that period or start the application process again.