ADI Part 2
The ADI practical test of Driving Ability is split into three parts,
eyesight, safety questions and driving ability.
The eyesight test for part 2
You must be able to read a number plate with or without spectacles or contact
lenses from a distance of:
26.5 metres where the digits are 79 millimetres high and 50 millimetres wide
27.5 metres where the digits are 79 millimetres high and 57 millimetres wide
If you are unable to complete the eyesight test then you will not be allowed to
take the driving ability element. The test would be marked as a fail and would
count as one of your three attempts.
Safety questions for Part 2 (Show me Tell me)
You will be required to answer three questions about how you would make routine
checks to your car and demonstrate a further two actual checks on other
components.
ADI test of driving ability
This is an advanced test where a very high degree of competence is required. You
must be able to show a sound knowledge and good working principles of good
driving and road safety. You will also have to drive independently for a period
of around ten minutes following signs and/or maps/diagrams. You must satisfy the
examiner on any or all of the following:
Expert handling of the controls.
Use of correct road procedures.
Anticipation of the actions of other road users and the taking of appropriate
action.
Sound judgement of distance, speed and timing.
Consideration for the convenience and safety of other road users.
The routes used for this test include roads which may carry heavy and/or fast
moving traffic; they will also cover a range of road and traffic conditions,
including urban and rural roads.
In order to pass you must:
Show the ability to perform any or all of the following manoeuvres.
Move away straight ahead or at an angle.
Overtake, meet or cross the path of other vehicles and take an appropriate
course without undue hesitancy.
Turn left and right-hand corners correctly without undue hesitancy.
Stop the vehicle in an emergency.
Drive the vehicle in reverse gear and whilst doing so enter limited openings to
the left and right, taking effective all round observation.
Turn the vehicle to face in the opposite direction by use of forward and reverse
gears taking effective all round observation.
Reverse park the vehicle into the space behind a parked car, within the space of
about two car lengths and close to and parallel with the kerb, taking effective
all round observation.
Reverse park into a parking bay, with due regard for other vehicles or
pedestrians, whilst taking effective all round observation.
The vehicle for Part 2
You must provide a car that is properly taxed and insured. It must be a saloon
car or hatchback/estate car in good working condition and with seat belts in
working order. It must be capable of the normal performance of vehicles of its
type with manual transmission, right hand steering, and a readily adjustable
seat with a head restraint for a forward facing front passenger, and an
adjustable interior rear view mirror for use by the examiner. The car must not
display L plates.